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Half a century ago, a series of landmark federal laws started reining in water pollution. As a result, some rivers across the country are bouncing back to life, but threats to clean rivers remain.

They call themselves the "cockroaches" and they're on the march — demanding action against corruption, amid a shortage of opportunities for young people in India.

President Trump is trying to remove environmental protections at another national monument in the Southwest, Chaco Canyon National Historical Park. A coalition of tribes are trying to prevent that.

Eagle advocates say that the famous eagle-cam pair Jackie and Shadow are being threatened by a proposed housing development close to their habitat. Eagle researchers say it's not that simple.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Chrystia Freeland, former Canadian Finance Minister, about the potential impact of President Trump's proposed tariffs.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says he's turning management of threatened grizzly bears in states that share Yellowstone National Park to state governments. What exactly that means is not yet clear.

The National Capital Planning Commission greenlit preliminary site and building plans after hours of public pushback. It wants more details before what could be its final review in September.

A national competition in Oklahoma draws hundreds of teenagers so they can show off their skill judging soil — something that's important for growing crops, building houses and land management.

A new political era for Colombia: a hard-right president promises order, growth and confrontation.

Though 70% of the town is covered by tree canopy, one resident says there's room for improvement, including planting more trees in strategic areas to mitigate soil erosion, clean the water table, and provide needed shade.