Environment

The SS United States will become the world’s largest artificial reef once it reaches its final resting place off Florida’s Gulf Coast.

The Environmental Protection Agency said it has terminated grant agreements worth $20 billion issued by the Biden administration under a so-called green bank to finance climate-friendly projects.

The decision is the latest in which conservative justices have reined in pollution control efforts.

A new study in Nature Communications shows that the so-called Red Planet’s color comes from a water-rich mineral called ferrihydrite.

New legislation the D.C. Council is considering would create a 10-cent bottle and can deposit, which supporters say would help protect the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. “D.C. has a significant litter issue. Of particular concern are beverage containers, which end up on the ground and in our waterways by the ton,” said Ward 1 Councilmember...

The D.C. Council is considering new legislation that would implement a 10-cent deposit, which supporters say will help clean local rivers. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change.

New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.

Leading environmental advocacy organizations say a second Trump term is something they’ve been preparing for, and they’re ready to litigate.

Environmentalists push back against the planned removal of 1,200 trees near Rock Creek Golf Course. News4’s Jessica Albert reports.

Replay Workshop, a recycling company in Minnesota, is taking care of election lawn signs as a way to reduce their impact on the land field.

Before you chuck those pumpkins in the trash, consider donating them to these local organizations and farms that can put them to good use — while also helping the environment.

The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank, takes aim at climate change across the federal government in its Project 2025 policy proposals. The 922 page document targets the National Weather Service, NOAA, the EPA, and FEMA among many other federal agencies. National climate reporter Chase Cain explains the implications.

Reservoir Park isn’t just a place to hike, boat and picnic. It’s also designed to be a learning laboratory to teach the community about protecting the water supply. News4’s Julie Carey reports.

A purported sighting of a rat wouldn’t get much attention in many places around the world. But it caused a stir earlier this year on Alaska’s St. Paul Island.

The National Arboretum took pieces of Stumpy before he was removed in order to grow clones. News4’s Dominique Moody explains the process.

Trey Sherard, the Anacostia River keeper, said he was in the water this week, but then readings came back indicating a recent storm had made the water unsafe.

After water testing levels came back high, Splash the Anacostia has been postponed until July 13. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

Which lawnmower is the right one to choose this summer? Consumer Reports explains to News4’s Susan Hogan the differences between the different types of lawnmowers and which option is the best.

Oysters are more than a classic on menus in the D.C. area. They play a key role in filtering the Chesapeake Bay. Volunteers known as oyster gardeners help raise oysters for this purpose. News4 got an up-close look at oyster gardening from a woman who has worked as a volunteer for more than 20 years. She described the work as…