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The Southern Nevada Water Authority launches a plan to build a pipeline connecting Las Vegas with underground wells located 200 miles away. The move would provide Las Vegas with millions of gallons of water, but local farmers and ranchers argue the pipeline would dry up their water source, hurting their livelihood and the environment.

The interior secretary is stepping down after a tumultuous two years, marked by mounting allegations of misconduct in office.

The Miller Park Zoo is welcoming a baby giant anteater. The pup entered the world in the early morning hours of June 16. Mother and pup are doing well.

New Orleans is suing oil and gas companies to help it pay for flood protection. It's a major move against an industry that's key to the city's economy.

So far, the president's trip to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly appears to be anything but a success for Brazil or the country's image after a series of blunders early this week.

Thomas Dambo's gigantic trolls made out of recycled wood are turning up throughout the Pacific Northwest after making appearances all over the world.(Story aired on Morning Edition on May 16, 2021.)

The Illinois state senator representing much of the area covered by the Mahomet Aquifer says he’s got ideas for a task force looking at ways to protect…

Isabelle Plumereau brought her passion for environmental sustainability to her job by building a cargo bike that carries a coffin.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Amy Jaecker-Jones of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County about a worldwide community science project happening this weekend — the City Nature Challenge.

Last month the Unit 5 school district approved a resignation agreement with its now former director of human resources and student services, James…