Environment

Wildfires Jeopardize Access To Drinking Water

4:41pm October 19, 2020

by Luke Runyon

This summer's record-breaking wildfires have reduced some forests to burnt trees and heaps of ash. In towns, the ash could clog pipes and cause problems with drinking water systems for years.

What Would A 2nd Trump Term Mean For The Environment?

7:11am October 19, 2020

President Trump touts his success at boosting fossil fuels and rolling back climate rules. But he's faced setbacks in court and pushback from states and industry.

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Kendall-Osborne finds a small jewelry box in the remains of her Deer Park home, one of the few recognizable items left behind.

Environment

Undisclosed: Most Homebuyers And Renters Aren't Warned About Flood Or Wildfire Risk

9:00am October 18, 2020

Wildfires and floods threaten tens of millions of properties in the U.S. But most Americans get little or no information about climate risks when they move.

A Thailand-based oil and gas company had offered to pay for a new school in Shadyside, Ohio. But with its local project now on hold, superintendent John Haswell says all he can do is "wait and wait."

Appalachian Town Must 'Wait And Wait' As Pandemic Puts Plastics Plant On Hold

1:27pm October 17, 2020

by Reid Frazier

For a decade, growing American gas production has fueled a petrochemical boom. There are big plans for more plants in Appalachia, but the pandemic — and an oversupply of plastics — may crush them.

How Americans Feel About Climate Change And Disasters That Affect The U.S.

4:07pm October 16, 2020

As climate disasters grow in the U.S., NPR talks with people around the country about how they are feeling — both during this moment and about the future.

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'Timber Wars' Podcast To Look At Cultural Divide Over How To Manage Forests

4:07pm October 16, 2020

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Aaron Scott of Oregon Public Broadcasting about his new podcast, Timber Wars, which deals with the origins of the debate over how U.S. forests are managed.

Read President Trump's and Democratic nominee Joe Biden's plans on the environment.

Environment

Trump's And Biden's Plans For The Environment

9:45am October 16, 2020

by Elena Moore

Here's how the environmental priorities of the Republican president and his Democratic challenger compare.

Compare President Trump's and Democratic nominee Joe Biden's policy positions.

From Health Care To The Economy: Where Trump And Biden Stand

8:16am October 16, 2020

by Elena Moore

NPR Politics has pulled out the major party presidential candidates' plans on key issues facing the country. Read our guide to their policies.

A new study has found that home sale prices and volume appear to be declining in Florida coastal areas at vulnerable to rising sea levels compared to coastal areas with less risk. Here, the balcony view from a luxury condo in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., in 2

Is The Risk Of Sea Level Rise Affecting Florida Home Prices? A New Study Says Yes

7:38pm October 15, 2020

by Laurel Wamsley

Research published this week finds that home sales volume and prices have declined in coastal census tracts vulnerable to sea level rise, relative to coastal areas less threatened by climate change.

What Are The Presidential Candidates' Views On Climate Change?

4:08pm October 15, 2020

by Jeff Brady

The contrast between President Trump's and Joe Biden's views is obvious when it comes to climate change. Biden has an ambitious plan to reduce emissions, while Trump has tried to boost fossil fuels.