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Thousand of veterans who fought in the Gulf War have developed symptoms ranging from fatigue and joint pain to memory disturbances. Trying to pin down what may have caused these problems has proved difficult. Environmental and medical data was either not collected at the time or subsequently lost. NPR's Richard Harris reports that the military is trying to ensure that won't happen again.

Mistaken for fish, thousands of sea turtles are illegally slaughtered in Mexico for Lenten meals. Environmentalists are on a campaign to protect the endangered reptiles -- and they want the pope to help. NPR's Mandalit del Barco reports for All Things Considered.

Most of America's millions of old computers are shipped to Asia, where rural villagers strip and sell the scrap metal and plastic. The leftover waste -- often toxic -- is piled up around houses and rivers. Environmentalists are crying foul. For Weekend All Things Considered, NPR's Allison Aubrey reports. (5:15)

A Midwest railroad plans the largest U.S. railroad expansion project in more than a century. But ranchers, Native Americans and environmentalists are trying to stop the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad proposal dead in its tracks. NPR's Cheryl Corley has the story Sunday on Weekend All Things Considered.

The Pentagon says environmental laws cripple its ability to train soldiers. But in North Carolina, the Army and environmentalists have come up with a novel solution that benefits both soldiers and woodpeckers. For Morning Edition, NPR's Christopher Joyce reports.

The EIS approval triggers a final 30 day comment period, followed by the record of decision, or final authorization.

Fifty years ago, a toxic mix of dense fog and sooty black coal smoke descended on London, essentially suffocating thousands to death.

Here are some highlights of the $220 billion spending plan, and varying perspectives on what's in it.

The North American gray wolf, wiped out at Yellowstone National Park in the 1930s, is thriving once again after being reintroduced less than a decade ago. Now the government is moving to end federal protection for the wolf under the Endangered Species Act. NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports. See photos of the wolves from Yellowstone.

Slovenia voted last weekend to oust Janez Jansa as their Prime Minister. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Judy Dempsey of Carnegie Europe on how that election reflects on European politics.