All Environment
How fast can the political pendulum swing? Ask Maine.As governor, Paul LePage spent eight years dismantling Maine鈥檚 environmental policies. Gov. Janet Mills is on a mission to restore them.
The war on plastic bags, by the numbersPlastic bag bans are sweeping the globe. But it鈥檚 too soon to tell how effective they are keeping single use plastic out of landfills and the ocean.
First LookSturgeon population makes comeback after near extinctionAfter thriving for 200 million years, sturgeon were pushed near extinction by dams, pollution, and overfishing. Now they're rebounding around the U.S.
First LookTastes like chicken: Investors flock to meat-growing labsMemphis Meats is one of many startups producing meat in laboratories. Some projections say that聽cultured meat will overtake plant-based alternatives for consumers who eschew animal products because of ethical and environmental concerns.
FocusWhen a city of canals floods, what happens to waterway shantytowns?Big cities like Bangkok are moving whole slums to mitigate effects of flooding and climate change 鈥� after gaining trust of residents.
In Idaho, the plight of salmon spawns an unorthodox proposalIn Idaho, the idea of breaching dams to protect salmon may not seem as far-fetched as it had been in the past.
First LookScientists mystified by plummeting Antarctic ice levelsFloating ice off Antarctica steadily increased from 1979, before it hit a record high in 2014. But by 2017, annual average extent hit its lowest mark, completely erasing 35 years of gains.
Cover StoryWill climate change force this Alaska village to relocate?To the people of Quinhagak, Alaska, climate change is not a scenario far off in the future, but something they live with every day.聽
A reporter bids farewell to Exit GlacierSimon Montlake visited Alaska鈥檚 Exit Glacier, which has been rapidly beating a retreat thanks to global warming.
First LookGrowing pollution problem: Smoke from wildfiresMore predictions of wildfires in the Western U.S. are raising concerns about public health, scientists say. Local authorities are working to protect communities, and researchers are using satellite imagery to provide forecasts.
As the oceans acidify, these oyster farmers are fighting backHog Island Oyster Co., a company in Marshall, California, has partnered with the University of California, Davis to combat ocean acidification.
When water demand rises, this Montana town invests in forestsWhitefish, Montana, has adopted a 鈥榝orest to faucets鈥� alternative to man-made water treatment systems, one that鈥檚 cheaper and more efficient.
First LookGiant telescope in Hawaii to be built on sacred volcanoThe Thirty Meter Telescope project will give researchers views of the farthest reaches of the universe, but critics protest the use of land sacred to Native Hawaiians.聽
First LookWant to cut down on food waste? There's an app for that.Across Europe, apps can help the environmentally aware cut down food waste and carbon emissions that come with it. Stores and restaurants post excess food sold for a discount at the end of the day that would otherwise be tossed out.
Glacier National Park鈥檚 name will outlive its glaciersAs climate change melts the glaciers in Glacier National Park, how will these places most affected by climate change retain their identity?
First LookEndangered shorebirds threatened by rising Great LakesA rainy spring and overflowing Great Lakes are adding to the environmental strain on tiny piping plovers.聽If waters get too high, teams of聽professionals and volunteers work as nest security guards and emergency rescuers.
Habitat meets profit as ranchers restore native prairiesRestoring prairie pasture can improve water retention, provide wildlife habitat, and sequester carbon in the soil. It also can boost ranchers鈥� profit.
Why this company wants your old underwearWill recycling textiles save the planet? Buying less and wearing your clothes longer might accomplish more.
Road-melting heat becomes another part of the job for India鈥檚 day laborersRecord-breaking heat has driven many of India鈥檚 well-heeled into the comfort of air conditioning. But not everyone enjoys that luxury.
Cover StoryHow Baltimore is saving urban forests 鈥� and its cityConcerns about climate change and聽urbanization spur cities to plant and preserve trees. How Baltimore became a green model.