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Drinking water around the District of Columbia hasn't been contaminated. But scientists say the environmental damage could be severe.

The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive pest killing ash trees across North America. It’s also threatening the practice of basket-making for many Indigenous tribes who rely on the ash.

Members of the Ho-Chunk nation in Wisconsin are part of an effort to widen the circle of professionals and volunteers tending to the earth and passing along their knowledge to others.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland about the Endangered Species Act, which turns 50 on Dec. 28.

If you drive an older, less efficient vehicle, ever think about swapping it for a new, more efficient one? It's a good way to reduce your carbon footprint. But there are a lot of factors to consider.

While some cities don't like the way the native plants look, others are encouraging the climate-friendly swap.

The election of Mike Johnson to House speaker means two Louisianans hold two of the top spots in House leadership. That could mean issues important to the state could get more attention in Congress.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with LA Times environmental reporter Susanne Rust about what she learned from logging her plastic use for a week.

Americans throws away nearly 1,800 pounds of trash each year. One Illinois University is teaching students recycling skills that will not go to waste.

A small number of Senate Republicans are pushing back on their own party's plans to cut green energy credits that were approved under former President Biden.