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Investor interest in the river could redefine century-old rules for who controls one of the most valuable economic resources in the United States.

During a year with limited travel possibilities, our World Through a Lens series offered Times readers a weekly escape. Here are some of the highlights.

A marine biologist’s ideas for singling out sharks that attack humans have prompted objections from other shark scientists.

The White House repeatedly attempted to thwart the country’s premier climate science document, one meant to steer policy for years. Scientists got in the way.

He steered Pennsylvania through the Three Mile Island nuclear plant meltdown and led the Justice Department under Reagan and the first President Bush.

Each day, our editors collect the most interesting, striking or delightful facts to appear in articles throughout the paper. Here are 74 from the past year that were the most revealing.

With a deadline looming and weak interest from oil companies, the state of Alaska may step in and buy leases in the hope of reassigning them later. Some analysts saw that as a long shot.

Also this week: Your New Year’s climate resolutions

Wednesday: The year’s almost over. It’s been illuminating.

Nearly 70 percent of the city’s total carbon emissions come from buildings. A project to retrofit nine buildings with green technology is pioneering a new solution.

Mike Strizki powers his house and cars with hydrogen he home-brews. He is using his retirement to evangelize for the planet-saving advantages of hydrogen batteries.

Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C., all announced they would join a cap-and-trade program for cars and trucks. But many bigger states have yet to join.

“Deep Adaptation” made people confront the end of the world from climate change. Does it matter if it’s not correct?

At 94, the beloved British naturalist remains curious and optimistic. He talked about his new docu-series, “A Perfect Planet,” and why the coronavirus may prove to have some positive consequences.

Environmental issues may seem too big to tackle, but some smaller foundations have figured out ways to have an impact.

Amid the challenges of 2020, there are reasons to be optimistic heading into the new year.

These are the stories about birds, bugs, fish and mammals that surprised and delighted readers the most this year.

The legislation calls for cutting the use of powerful planet-warming chemicals common in air-conditioners and refrigerators.

The police said the men started an illegal campfire, but experts said the region would remain vulnerable to more fires as climate change worsens dry conditions.

Also this week: Women on the front lines of climate activism