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Environment
Amid criticism from environmentalists, a new oil project in Alaska is set to get the green light
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Alaska Public Media reporter Liz Ruskin about the Willow Oil Project in Alaska. It has has widespread support, but there are concerns about its environmental impact.
'The Elephant Whisperers' — An Oscar-nominated love story about people and pachyderms
Nominated in the documentary short film category and now streaming on Netflix, the film depicts the loving relationship of a tribe in India and the pachyderms who share the forest with them.
A treaty to protect the world's oceans has been agreed after a decade of talks
For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas.
Yosemite National Park, blanketed by snow, is closed temporarily
The park has been closed since Saturday as park crews work to restore critical services. Meanwhile, more heavy snow is forecast to fall over the park this weekend.
Here's why it's hard to clean up toxic waste from the East Palestine train derailment
Nearly two million gallons of wastewater and thousands of cubic yards of contaminated soil have already been removed from the site, with more to go. Every aspect of removal is governed by regulations.
Winston Weaver Company’s environmental assessment called into question
North Carolina state officials are calling into question the results of the Winston Weaver Company’s environmental assessment.
'Lights Out' aims to protect birds and curb light pollution in Greensboro
An annual program designed to protect our avian friends kicks off later this month.
China is building six times more new coal plants than other countries, report finds
China permitted the equivalent of two new coal plants a week last year according to a new report. The country is also rapidly expanding its renewable energy.
Climate change is fueling more conflict between humans and wildlife
As climate change shifts resources and habitat, humans and wildlife are coming into conflict more often, new research finds. It underscores the need for interventions, the researchers say.