-
Climate Change Fuels Wetter Storms — Storms Like Barry
The water in the Gulf of Mexico is hot and the Mississippi River is high. That could spell disaster for Louisiana. -
France Plans To Put An 'Ecotax' On Nearly All Air Travel
The new tax could bring in some $200 million that would be used to support modes of travel that pollute less — such as trains. -
It Was A Balmy 90 Degrees Yesterday In Anchorage — For The First Time On Record
The Alaskan city just had its hottest and driest June ever, with average daily temperatures 5 degrees above normal. Crews are also battling wildfires across the state. -
Farmers Are Losing Money, And It Might Be Because Of Climate Change
As precipitation doubles in the northeast, farmers say it's been hurting their crops. -
Are We Cutting Down The Wrong Trees In Massachusetts?
Some scientists in the state say the practice of “sustainable forestry” is not sustainable for the climate. -
'Starving' Polar Bear Wanders Into Siberian Town
Residents in the town of Norilsk in northern Siberia were surprised to see the female bear, who reportedly appeared to be exhausted and looking for food. -
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.
