Elk are back and attracting tourists in the Appalachian mountains Elk have made a comeback in part of the Appalachian mountains and they're attracting tourists during mating season. Roxy Todd
Western North Carolina farmers face long recovery after Helene After a devastating disruption to peak harvest season, many farmers estimate recovery will take years.
Gov. Inslee in Azerbaijan for global climate talks Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is spending the week in Azerbaijan, an oil-producing nation between Russia and Iran, for the latest round of the United Nations’ global climate talks. John Ryan
Scuba divers in Minnesota investigate the source of underwater trash Every year, millions of pounds of garbage pollute freshwater lakes across the U.S. In Minnesota, scuba divers took a deeper look at where all the underwater trash is coming from and how to prevent it. Kirsti Marohn
When will greenhouse gas emissions finally peak? Could be soon Fossil fuel emissions have increased steadily for almost two centuries. Now, the world may soon reach an important turning point for climate change. Lauren Sommer
Trump promises more drilling in the U.S. to boost fossil fuel production NPR's A Martinez speaks with Brian Murray, of the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, about President-elect Trump's promise to increase fossil fuel production. A Martínez
Scuba divers in Minnesota tackle problem of freshwater lake garbage Every year, millions of pounds of garbage pollute freshwater lakes across the U.S. In Minnesota, scuba divers took a deeper look at where all the underwater trash is coming from and how to prevent it. Kirsti Marohn
A rainforest in Africa aims to reverse damage after years of conflict and neglect A unique wilderness in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being revived and preserved for future generations. EMMET LIVINGSTONE
The long and complicated — and expensive — effort to replace lead lines in the U.S. Cincinnati's public water utility is on a years-long effort to replace its lead service lines. They began in 2016 following the crisis in Flint, Michigan. Becca Costello
Vermont's Dead Creek provides songbirds and geese with refuge Dead Creek is one of the wildest places in Vermont's Champlain Valley.