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For state politicians in Minnesota, Arbor Day celebrations mean taking a break from politics to engage in a nonpartisan activity — tree planting.

The nuclear energy industry is having trouble competing against cheaper natural gas and renewable energy. So it's begun touting its low greenhouse gas emissions as it seeks public subsidies.

A recent study shows that top scavengers, like hyenas, can be beneficial for human health. But the same study reveals that scavenger populations are declining and could mean more disease for humans.

Ethical investing is popular with many Americans, but what is it exactly and how does it work? (This story originally aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 23, 2022.)

A lawsuit challenging construction and operations of an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as 'Alligator Alley' has wrapped up with several key questions unanswered.

Senators will ask about the cause and impact of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, when they open the first congressional hearing on Thursday.

A proposal to rollback the endangerment Finding could impact EPA rules that limit emissions & pollutants that affect health. CNY environmental & civic officials share concerns.

As Europeans debate over the environmental impact of mining lithium, a project in Germany shows how to do it without leaving a carbon footprint.

The fires have turned some electric car batteries and household items into "unexploded ordnances," says an EPA official tasked with the cleanup

Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear.