The Kojo Nnamdi Show

Advocates say it's one of the most important environmental laws ever passed. Critics say it erodes the rights of farmers and property owners. The Endangered Species Act is once again the topic of heated debate as Congress considers a bill...

In 2001, an unusual team of artists and scientists retraced a famous 1899 journey to Alaska. Hear from the Expedition leader about their surprising discoveries.

How do baby birds learn to sing? Do birds have regional accents or dialects? A researcher who has studied birds for more than thirty years explains how and why birds sing, and what we can learn by better understanding their songs.

An Alexandria power plant shut down last week due to environmental concerns. We look at the effect of this closure on our region's power supply.

Seafood has increasingly become a staple of American diets. Yet the U.S. imports over 70% of the fish Americans eat. Many policy makers believe that open-ocean aquaculture- fish farming in waters far off the coast- represents a potential...

As the weather gets warmer, we hike more, bike more and interact with wildlife more. We give you a guide to what type of animals you can expect in the woods and in your backyard.

Stream gauges serve a range of vital functions, as early warning mechanisms for floods and droughts and as a measure of pollutants in our waterways. They also provide information for our region's recreational kayakers and fishermen. Yet...