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U.S. officials decided to extend protections to monarch butterflies after warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive climate change.

Toni Van Pelt cites health concerns in stepping down from leading the National Organization for Women. An internal investigation found evidence of "governance issues" but not racial discrimination.

NPR's Ari Shapiro explores the city of Washington, D.C., with artist Jason Logan, and author of Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking, to urban forage for materials to make ink.

The birds laid eggs for the first time in 15 years. The eggs weren't fertilized, so they didn't hatch, but officials replaced those eggs with viable ones from Chilean flamingos to raise as their own.

More than 3,000 species of animals and plants are picked up daily and carried around the world in the ballast water of ships and, when the ballast water is discharged, these unintended and unwelcomed organisms are released into new environments. Those that survive and breed often cause disastrous results as they spread unchecked. NPR's David Baron says that a report issued today from the National Academy of Sciences' National Research Council recommends that the government require ships to take steps to stop the release of these organisms. They recommend filtering ballast water and treating it with chemicals or heat before it is discharged.

Rita Wilson and Naughty by Nature have collaborated on a remix of the group's hit "Hip Hop Hooray." The proceeds of the song will go to a charity that is helping musicians affected by the coronavirus.

The companies face an existential threat as more governments and businesses move to tackle climate change. So a growing number have their own plans to decarbonize, by creating renewable gas.

U-S electricity demand is growing and many utilities plan to generate more power from fossil fuels like natural gas. That's testing the Biden administration's signature climate policy.

The massive toxic algae bloom in Florida is threatening businesses and the health of people and animals. The state is asking for federal help for a disaster that's both natural and political.

Molly and John Chester took a massive leap when they decided to leave Los Angeles to start an organic farm. John's new documentary tells the story of their struggles and successes.