Nation Aug 07 Construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center temporarily halted by judge’s order By David Fischer, Associated Press
Nation Aug 28 Watch 7:16 What the Endangered Species Act has accomplished in 50 years This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. It was the most comprehensive legislation for preserving species at risk of extinction and made the United States a global leader in environmental law. But today, Congress is divided… By William Brangham, Maea Lenei Buhre, Mike Fritz
Politics Aug 15 Watch 3:18 Young activists in Montana win landmark climate change lawsuit against state Monday, a judge in Montana sided with a group of young environmental activists who argued the state was violating its constitution by promoting fossil fuel development without considering the impact on climate change. William Brangham examined the arguments on both… By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings
Politics Oct 21 Watch 10:11 How Dem debate over Biden climate agenda could affect U.S. economy The coming weeks will be pivotal for President Joe Biden's domestic agenda as Congress and the White House debate the trade-offs of a major bill that could affect the pocketbooks, working conditions and social safety net for Americans. William Brangham… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Claire Mufson
Politics Sep 23 Top Democrats say they have framework to pay for $3.5 trillion environmental bill Top congressional Democrats say they and the White House have agreed to a "framework" to pay for their emerging $3.5 trillion social and environment bill. By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Jun 08 Watch Environmental Lawyers Weigh BP’s Liability in Leak Fifty days into the Gulf oil spill, officials still don't have a firm answer on how much oil is escaping from the damaged well or how long it could continue. Jim Lehrer talks to two environmental law professors about the… Continue watching