A $4.6 Billion Plan To Storm-Proof Miami
The federal government is planning a massive system of floodwalls, pumps and surge barriers for Miami. But it doesn't address the more frequently felt threat from rising sea levels.
Environment
Russia's Putin Declares State Of Emergency After Fuel Spill In Arctic
The accident, 20,000 tons of diesel fuel spilling into a river, took place at a power plant in a city north of the Arctic Circle. Local officials face criminal charges for their slow response.
EPA Orders Amazon and EBay to Stop Selling Bogus Coronavirus-Fighting Products
On Thursday the EPA ordered the e-commerce giants to stop selling a list of unregistered and misbranded products, some of which contained toxic chemicals like methylene chloride and chlorine dioxide.
Sea Otters Can Be Money Makers, But Not Everyone Benefits
The return of sea otters to historic habitats can restore ecosystems and bring economic benefits, but hungry otters can also threaten the food security of remote indigenous communities.
Yosemite Welcomes Back Visitors After Coronavirus Closure
Yosemite National Park reopens Thursday after nearly three months of closure because of the pandemic. Local businesses are beginning to reopen as well, and many visitors are eager to return.
As EPA Steps Back, States Face Wave Of Requests For Environmental Leniency
The EPA does not require companies to notify federal regulators if the pandemic interferes with pollution monitoring or reporting. That leaves states alone on the front lines of pollution control.
Cities Struggle To Pay To Fix Sewage Overflow That Ends Up In Waterways
Some cities are balking at spending big money on treatment projects to keep sewage out of waterways. Washington, D.C., considered canceling a project to protect the Potomac River.
Court Ruling On Popular Weedkiller Dicamba Upends Midwestern Agriculture
A federal court ordered farmers to stop spraying one of the country's most widely used herbicides. But the Environmental Protection Agency says farmers can use chemicals that they've already bought.
News Brief: George Floyd Funeral, N.Y. Police Bills, State Environmental Records
Houston hosts funeral services today for George Floyd. New York's legislature passes a first wave of bills overhauling police. And, states face requests for environmental leniency during the pandemic.
Tropical Storm Cristobal Hits Louisiana, Mississippi Coasts
Storm surge warnings have been issued for the southeast Louisiana coast as well as the Mississippi coast for Sunday, with Mississippi being the hardest hit so far.