As many shorebird populations decline, the American oystercatcher is rebounding Studies show the populations of most North American shorebirds are declining. But the American oystercatcher found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts is a success story. Molly Duerig
Plans to shoot thousands of barred owls in doubt after feds cancel grants A controversial plan to kill up to half a million invasive barred owls to protect endangered spotted owls is in jeopardy after the Trump administration terminated three critical grants funding the program. Emily Fitzgerald/Washington State Standard
Muddy boots and AI are helping this threatened frog to make a comeback How do scientists monitor the populations of the threatened California red-legged frog? With careful listening and a little help from AI. Nathan Rott
Here are some of the newest UNESCO World Heritage sites Bavarian palaces, imperial tombs in China and memorials to Khmer Rouge victims are among the sites being recognized by the United Nations agency. James Doubek
Washington's biggest utility pays customers to save energy during heat wave With temperatures expected to hit the 90s in much of Washington Wednesday, the state’s largest utility is paying some customers to save energy. John Ryan
'ProPublica' climate reporter calls Texas floods an 'early warning' of future chaos Abrahm Lustgarten says the undermining of science, and cuts to FEMA and NOAA, at a time when erratic weather is making disasters more common, should be "extraordinarily concerning" to us. Tonya Mosley
Washington state bans invasive ivy Washington state has banned the sale or transport of English ivy and its cousin, Atlantic ivy. The leafy holiday decorations are also aggressive invaders of Northwest forests. John Ryan
Texas flash flood recovery effort turns its focus to lakes With 101 people still missing after the July 4 flash flood, the focus turns to local lakes, and what may be buried in them. Martin Kaste
In Britain, hopes are mounting to finally clean up sewage-polluted waterways After years of polluting by the water industry, a report planned for release in the coming days could lead to tightened regulation while also prompting an expensive modernization drive. Willem Marx
Power prices are expected to soar under new tax cut and spending law In states without policies to drive renewable energy, power prices could surge as federal tax incentives for clean energy disappear, according to Energy Innovation, a think tank. Michael Copley
