What to know about the 'red tide' hitting Florida beaches
The toxic Karenia brevis algae has returned to the Gulf Coast for another year, killing fish and causing health problems in people.
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Another Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio
The 212-car train that derailed outside of Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday was not carrying any toxic materials, several state and local agencies confirmed. The EPA will stay on site for cleanup.
After a decade of talks, a treaty has been agreed on to protect the world's oceans
NPR's a Martinez talks to Lisa Speer of the Natural Resources Defense Council's International Oceans program, about a treaty that will open the door to more marine conservation.
United Nations member nations have agreed on a treaty to protect oceans
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with ocean researcher Robert Blasiak of Stockholm University about a historic new treaty to protect oceans.
6 scholars explain what a real climate solution is
We asked six climate experts what questions you should ask yourself whenever you come across something claiming to be a "climate solution".
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.