Environment
Scientists say endangered porpoise isn't doomed — so long as humans stop killing them
Fishing in the Gulf of California has nearly wiped out the vaquita marina. But a new genetic analysis offers hope for the engandered porpoise: the species can make a comeback, if humans protect it.
World Food Prize goes to former farmer who answers climate change question: 'So what?'
The 2022 honoree is Cynthia Rosenzweig, whose computer modeling shows the impact on global crops. She talks about her "aha" moment, a big surprise in her findings and her plans for the $250,000 prize.
Biden declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone
The declaration releases emergency funds to recovery efforts in three counties in northeastern New Mexico.
Help pollinators (and get a break from mowing your lawn) by joining 'no mow May'
May is often the start of lawn-mowing season, but some cities are taking heed of bees' needs and asking homeowners to let clover, dandelions and other flowering plants grow in May.
Condors are soaring again over Northern California's coastal redwoods
The endangered California condor, the largest native North American bird, returned to soar the skies over the state's far northern coast redwood forests for the first time in more than a century.
New Mexico wildfire surges to cover over 100,000 acres
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with San Miguel county commissioner Max Trujillo about the latest news on fighting the Hermit's Peak wildfire.
Vacuuming carbon from the air could help stop climate change. Not everyone agrees
With the climate warming rapidly, scientists are finding that cutting fossil fuels may not be enough. Carbon dioxide emissions may need to be vacuumed right out of the air.
Known to be toxic for a century, lead still poisons thousands of Midwestern kids
Four U.S. states are still struggling with high rates of lead poisoning from soil, pipes and paint. It impacts thousands of people each year, especially low-income communities and families of color.
A new Iron Curtain is eroding Norway's hard-won ties with Russia on Arctic issues
The countries share a border. Along the frontier, residents say a new barrier has disrupted everything from Arctic climate action and nuclear waste control to trade and cross-border sports leagues.