PHOTOS: The Record-Breaking Heat Wave That's Scorching The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is being scorched. Trapped beneath a heat dome, the effects of extreme heat are being seen in dramatic detail.
Environment
Drought Has Pitted Farmers Against Native Tribes Protecting Endangered Fish
Along the California-Oregon border, the Klamath Basin is in the midst of a record drought, pitting farmers against native tribes with historic water rights who are trying to protect endangered fish.
Despite Climate Concerns, Germany Bulldozes Land To Expand Coal Mines
A small farming town which lies in the path of an expanding open-pit coal mine is hoping German climate policy will eliminate the use of dirty coal before their village is consumed by the pit.
How 165 Words Could Make Mass Environmental Destruction An International Crime
A panel of lawyers from around the world proposes to make ecocide a crime that can be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court just like genocide and war crimes.
Record Heat Wave Set To Scorch Pacific Northwest To Southern California
Record highs are expected with temperatures projected to climb to more than 100 degrees.
Rep. John Curtis On Hopes For The New Conservative Climate Caucus
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to John Curtis (R-Utah) about how his new climate caucus will educate House Republicans on how climate-focused legislation can be consistent with conservative values.
Population Is Booming In The West — But There's Not Enough Water To Keep Up With It
Facing drought and population growth, some Western U.S. towns are running out of water for new connections, stopping development. It's a challenge that's expected to grow as the climate changes.
Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal May Be A Tough Sell To The Rest Of Congress
Infrastructure spending is considered one of the few issues on which the two parties can agree, but there are still differences that seem to reflect the nation's broader partisan and cultural divide.
Population Is Booming In The West — But There's Not Enough Water To Keep Up With It
Facing drought and population growth, some Western U.S. towns are running out of water for new connections. That's stopping development, a challenge that's expected to grow as the climate warms.
Gavin Newsom Misled Public About Wildfire Prevention Work, Report Says
An investigation from CapRadio and the California Newsroom collaboration has found that Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., misrepresented his wildfire preparedness and even disinvested in prevention.