Environment

Demonstrations Continue At The Dakota Access Pipeline

5:46pm November 15, 2016

by Cheryl Corley

Demonstrators across the country are protesting against the completion of the Dakota Access pipeline. The pipeline is located near the reservation of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. The federal government has halted construction, but the companies building the pipeline have asked a federal court to let them complete the project.

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Female Panther Crosses Florida River; Humans Applaud

3:05pm November 15, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The endangered Florida panther has bred only south of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973. Now, a female has turned up on the north side, and it could be a good thing for the future of the species.

Demonstrators chant and hold up signs as they gather in front of the White House in Washington, D.C., to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline in September.

Trump's Election Overshadows Energy Pipeline Protests Around The U.S.

1:11pm November 15, 2016

by Marie Cusick

Pipelines are center stage in a fight over the nation's energy future, concerns about climate change and private property rights. Donald Trump's election means the battles are likely to continue.

Demonstrator Stephanie Jasper stands in the Cannonball River during a standoff with police at Turtle Island, north of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.

Army Wants Further Study Of Dakota Access Pipeline Route

6:58pm November 14, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The Army Corps of Engineers reviewed the pipeline route after members of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe protested its construction. Going forward, the Army invited input from the tribe.

Environment

Duke Energy Seeks Permits For Coal Ash Cleanup

6:45pm November 14, 2016

by Keri Brown

Officials with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality are weighing proposals from Duke Energy on how the waste from coal ash pits will be removed.

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A satellite image shows smoke from wildfires burning in North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia on Nov. 7.

'The Worst I've Ever Seen'; Fires Sweep Through Southeastern U.S.

5:31pm November 14, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Officials suspect some cases of arson. In Alabama, the governor is offering an award for information about anyone who purposely set fires. A severe drought has increased the risk posed by blazes.

Is Birdfeeding Just, Well, For The Birds?

8:42am November 12, 2016

What do birds like to chow down on anyway? And what to do with pesky squirrels? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Talkin' Birds host Ray Brown about birdfeeding.

Trump's Plan For Clean Coal Could Put The Brakes On Natural Gas

4:21pm November 11, 2016

by Christopher Joyce

President-elect Donald Trump's energy plan includes a promise to develop clean coal. Clean coal is a technology that has struggled for years and is unlikely to be competitive with cheap natural gas.

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Judge Orders Bottled Water Delivery To Flint Residents Amid Lead Crisis

4:06pm November 11, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

"The endeavor of hunting for water has become a dominant activity in some Flint residents' daily lives," the judge wrote. The city continues to navigate a years-long crisis over lead-laced water.

Drought conditions in the Southeast as of Nov. 8. The darker the color, the more severe the drought.

Much Of The Southeast U.S. Is Grappling With Drought

2:54pm November 10, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Months of severe drought are causing water shortages and wildfires, particularly in Alabama and Georgia. The USDA has designated part of Georgia a disaster area for farmers.