Inside the Ambitious Plan to Replenish a Depleted Aquifer
In Idaho, a state with stringent water rights, the people have managed to recharge the essential Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer that supplies hundreds of thousands with water.
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A Letter From Congressional Democrats Outlines New Allegations Against Pruitt by a Former EPA Official
In a meeting with Democrats, Kevin Chmielewski, a former EPA official and loyal Trump supporter, alleges that Pruitt repeatedly engaged in unethical, potentially illegal behavior.
A Massive Pipeline Is Being Planned in Oregon. But Local Landowners Won’t Go Down Without a Fight.
A proposed natural gas pipeline is uniting Oregonians across the political spectrum.
What Makes a Reliable Forecast for Big Storms?
It's all about which model you look at, European or American.
Environmental Advocates Take Aim at Proposed Revisions to Indonesia’s Conservation Act
Critics are concerned about the weakening of protections for endangered species in a country where wildlife trafficking is rife.
Is Plastic Waste Poisoning Our Seafood?
The massive amounts of plastic trash in marine environments may be leading to toxic metals entering the food chain.
Federal Agencies Are Expected to Sign an Agreement Speeding Up Environmental Reviews
President Donald Trump is expected to preside over a signing ceremony today for a memorandum to reduce redundancies in the federal permitting process.
Spotting the Hardware in the Heavens
It's tricky to get a good estimate for how many satellites are in the skies above us, but if you've ever looked up at the night sky you've probably seen one orbiting the Earth.
Which Cities Are Most Vulnerable to Climate Change Conflict?
As food and water sources become threatened by changing weather patterns, experts say these are the areas most susceptible to instability and bloodshed.
Fifteen States Are Suing the EPA for Violating the Clean Air Act
The coalition of attorneys general argue the Trump administration has failed to fulfill its legal obligation to control methane emissions.