Stories Tagged as
Natural resources
As Lake Powell's water level drops, some in the West must turn to more expensive energy sources
Mar 23, 2022
Hydropower is a diminishing resources in a megadrought.
Trump's Greenland interest throws mining into focus
Aug 22, 2019
Greenland might not be for sale, but it is open for business. And that could mean a boom for its mining industry.
In Houston, a growing debate about flooding and sand mining
Dec 31, 2018
In business-friendly Texas, lawmakers could crack down on sand mines amid flooding concerns.
On America's northern border, crossing the international boundary is part of doing business
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 5, 2018
Author Porter Fox says trade across America's northern border predates the border itself.
The U.S. is rolling back transparency rules in the bribe-prone oil industry
by
Scott Tong
Jan 5, 2018
The industry says disclosure puts it at a competitive disadvantage.
Drones to help with Indiana search and rescue efforts
Feb 24, 2017
The state's Department of Natural Resources says flying an unmanned aircraft is a cheaper and faster alternative to other methods, including helicopters.
Local mismanagement, dry conditions causing a global freshwater crisis
Aug 8, 2014
The drought is impacting more than just water.
For public good, not for profit.
Helium: Not Just the Stuff in Balloons
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 22, 2013
Helium is a valuable finite resource that is often wasted just for fun.