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Going 'Zero Carbon' Is All The Rage. But Will It Slow Climate Change?
Cities, states, businesses and electric utilities are setting ambitious goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But it's not clear exactly how they'll do that or whether it will actually work. -
Beto O'Rourke Calls For A 'Moonshot' To Combat Climate Change
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke told NPR's Steve Inskeep that "we're going to have to free ourselves from the dependence we have on fossil fuels and that means a greater investment in solar and wind." -
As Polar Ice Cap Recedes, The U.S. Navy Looks North
The Pentagon has long acknowledged climate change has broad implications for national security. That is especially clear in the Arctic, where melting ice is opening new shipping lanes. -
More Wildfires Bring Focus On How All That Smoke May Harm Firefighters
Wildland firefighters face a growing danger from smoke, as wildfires become more frequent and intense. It's a hazard that scientists and fire agencies are only beginning to understand. -
More People See Climate Change In Record Floods And Extreme Weather. Will That Mean More Action?
Research shows that more people are linking climate change to extreme weather events, like the ongoing flooding in America's heartland. Experts are hoping that also inspires action. -
Contentious Oregon Climate Plan Takes Lessons From California's Mistakes
Oregon will be the second state to pass an economywide system to regulate carbon emissions. Critics say a similar program in California has not had much impact. -
Cities Are Making Big Climate Promises. Keeping Them Can Be Tough
Dozens of cities have ambitious plans to get their electricity from clean or renewable sources. But those goals can clash with power providers, whose priority remains economics, not climate change. -
Rethinking Disaster Recovery After A California Town Is Leveled By Wildfire
The 2018 Camp Fire destroyed 90% of the town of Paradise, Calif., and killed 85 people. Should the federal government jump in to rebuild communities at high risk of future disasters? -
'Tornado Outbreak' Devastates Ohio Communities With Winds Up To 140 MPH
Several tornadoes touched down in highly populated areas of Dayton and other Ohio communities late Monday night, causing catastrophic damage. -
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison Scores Surprise Election Victory
Morrison's win defied analysts and pollsters, who had predicted his defeat for several months. "Tonight is about every single Australian who depends on their government to put them first," he said.
