Environment

Herring swim up the Wynants Kill two weeks after an old industrial dam was removed to allow ocean-going fish access to the Hudson River tributary for spawning and habitat in Troy, N.Y.

For The First Time In Decades, Herring Are Spawning In A Hudson River Tributary

1:44pm June 11, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The herring are spawning in New York's Wynants Kill tributary after a dam was removed. It's seen as an environmental success and is aimed at restoring the river's health.

A Tesla Model S on display at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2015. Safety regulators are looking into a report of a possible safety issue with the suspension on the Model S. Tesla denies that there is any safety problem.

Safety Regulator Looks At Alleged Tesla Suspension Flaw

9:45pm June 10, 2016

by Chris Arnold

The celebrated electric car company denies allegations of a safety problem with its suspension and says claims that it told customers not to report the problem "preposterous."

This view of North America as seen in Google Earth shows colored areas that denote levels of light pollution as detailed in the New World Atlas of Artificial Sky Brightness.

Light Pollution Hides Milky Way From 80 Percent Of North Americans, Atlas Shows

6:31pm June 10, 2016

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

More than 99 percent of the people living in the U.S. and Europe look up and see light-polluted skies, according to a new atlas of artificial night sky brightness.

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Is Yellowstone National Park In Danger Of Being 'Loved To Death'?

1:26pm June 10, 2016

The park attracts millions of visitors each year, but journalist David Quammen warns that balancing tourism and preservation in Yellowstone can be tricky. Originally broadcast April 18, 2016.

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Late spring is swarm season, the time of year when bees reproduce and find new places to build hives.

Spring Is Swarm Season, When Beekeepers Are On The Hunt For New Hives

12:54pm June 10, 2016

by Annie Corrigan

While a new neighborhood beehive can be stressful for homeowners, it's an exciting time for beekeepers. They see it as an opportunity to collect more colonies for their apiaries.

A man observes crashing waves from the Pacifica Pier in Pacifica, Calif., in January.

Stick A Fork In It: Federal Meteorologists Say El Nino Is Done

4:58pm June 09, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

This year's extra-large El Nino weather pattern is over, according to federal meteorologists. The pattern brought heavy rain to many parts of the country and was one of the strongest ever.

Congress Passes Largest Chemical Safety Legislation In 40 Years

5:06pm June 08, 2016

Congress has passed the biggest chemical safety legislation in 40 years. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Richard Denison of the Environmental Defense Fund about what this means for consumers.

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Tamara Johnson is a new Outdoor Afro leader in Atlanta.

Code Switch Podcast, Episode 2: Being 'Outdoorsy' When You're Black Or Brown

3:11pm June 08, 2016

by Leah Donnella

On this episode, Shereen and Adrian take a look at why being "outdoorsy" can get complicated when you're a person of color in America.

Was It Worth It For Lesotho To Sell Its Water To South Africa?

6:11am June 08, 2016

by Robert Smith

What happens when a country decides to sell its water then hits a drought? Our Planet Money team takes us to a country in Africa that might have given away its most valuable resource.

Landowners And Federal Officials Dispute Red River's Boundaries

5:27am June 08, 2016

by Wade Goodwyn

The federal government is changing the border between Texas and Oklahoma. What's going on? That's what landowners along the Red River want to know.