As hundreds of millions of birds head south, the invisible danger is glass It's the peak of the fall migration season. This is when bird deaths from window collisions tend to spike, even though simple solutions can prevent this. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Greetings from the Rhône Glacier, where a gash of pink highlights how it's melting Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Rob Schmitz
As Washington's wildfire season winds down, state officials take stock With fall weather dampening wildland fire conditions in Washington, officials are beginning to reflect on the fire season. Emily Fitzgerald/Washington State Standard
Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks How tech companies and government officials handle local impacts will shape the industry's future in the U.S. Michael Copley
New Zealand turns to technology to save endangered birds New Zealand is using technology to save its endangered species. This includes traps with artificial intelligence and the potential to modify invasive species so they can’t breed.
How ranchers in Colorado are recovering from wildfires Ranchers in Colorado are struggling to rebuild thousands of miles of fence lost to big wildfires this summer, which can cost $20,000 per mile.
Return of The Blob: Heat wave spans Pacific Ocean A massive heat wave is hitting the Pacific Ocean from Kamchatka to California. John Ryan
Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says. Alana Wise
Europe's glaciers are melting. What could that mean for the continent's rivers? Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent. Temperatures there are increasing at twice the average global rate.
To win this Maryland contest, be on the lookout for big trees A hundred years ago, Maryland's first state forester challenged residents to find the state's biggest tree. Now the contest is back. Scott Detrow speaks with Joli McCathran of the Big Tree Program. Scott Detrow