19 May 2017 Archives

What the Trump Administration Means for Endangered Species

Kara Holsopple·May 19, 2017

The Center for Biological Diversity has been working to get the monarch butterflies listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. But that’s hardly the only animal they are trying to protect.

Politics Wildlife

Will Pennsylvania Bailout the Struggling Nuclear Industry?

Marie Cusick·May 19, 2017

The nation's nuclear power industry is having a tough time. Like coal companies, it's struggling amid slowing demand for electricity, and competition from cheaper natural gas. That's why the nuclear industry has been turning to state legislatures for help.

Energy Politics

How to Help Monarch Butterflies (Without Poisoning Them)

Rebecca Williams·May 19, 2017

Monarch butterfly populations have taken a big hit. Scientists say you can help monarchs by planting milkweed in your home garden. (That’s the only thing monarchs will actually eat). But if you’re not careful, you could also accidentally end up poisoning them.

Wildlife

The World Waits for U.S. Decision on Paris Climate Agreement

Kara Holsopple·May 19, 2017

Two weeks of international climate talks ended in Germany with no word on whether the Trump administration plans to reject or revise U.S. commitments to the Paris climate treaty.

Climate Change Politics