environment

In the prairie grasslands of northwestern Oklahoma, the Lesser Prairie-Chicken is in a fight for survival against development interests of energy industries.

Increase of extreme weather prompts NPR to create new Climate Desk for reporting on environment and climate change.

Where should we put our nuclear waste? A team of University of Oklahoma researchers is looking into that question to find a way to locate storage facilities across the country. StateImpact traveled to Carlsbad, New Mexico to see how it’s worked in the past.

If you’ve been to a cannabis dispensary, chances are you’ve seen hundreds of plastic containers and double-zippered bags line the shelves. Most of that plastic will end up in a landfill. But eco-friendly packaging can be pricey. Environmental sustainability in Oklahoma’s competitive cannabis industry is proving unsustainable for some.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is looking to hear from people whose communities have been hit by tornadoes.

As Cleveland and Oklahoma county residents raise concerns about the environmental impact of two ACCESS Oklahoma Turnpike routes, the project’s engineering firm that handles environmental studies is providing some answers.

Researchers at Oklahoma State University are looking into whether a rare and threatened beetle could provide new ways to preserve meat and fight bacteria.

The inevitable change from gas powered vehicles to electric has started, and will only continue to accelerate. StateImpact reports on how Oklahoma is handling the transition so far, and the challenges the state is already facing.

Environmental problems are causing a troubling trend in grasshopper populations, and its implications stretch far beyond insects.

The Oklahoma Legislature is back in session on Feb. 7. Managing editor Logan Layden led a discussion with the StateImpact Oklahoma reporters on what they’ll be covering