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In 1998, Al Gore proposed using a satellite and the Internet to let us all see the awe-inspiring view of Earth that wows space travelers. That satellite may finally launch later this year.

As the Colorado River dries out, the seven states that rely on this body of water risk water scarcity. Colorado state historian Patty Limerick discusses preparations for water scarcity in the West.

California has so much solar energy that some days, there's too much. One solution is to join forces across state borders. But in the West, that's sparking some not-so-neighborly opposition.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Jack Lobel of Voters of Tomorrow, an organization focused on engaging and mobilizing Gen Z voters, about election results.

At a time when communities feel fractured, here's a look at online communities taking a pragmatic approach to changing the world for the better.

This spring's landmark deal to keep more water in the Colorado River will send farmers money to use less water. In the district that uses the most water, there is some deep skepticism.

Over a million electricity customers in Texas were without power after severe storms over the Memorial Day weekend. The White House announced a program that could help make electricity more reliable.

Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean before weakening on Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Hank Sprouse is part of a dwindling community of bird carvers, a group of artists who make lifelike birds out of blocks of wood.

The state Division of Marine Fisheries issued an advisory this week warning lobster fishers of low oxygen conditions in parts of Cape Cod Bay.