Study: Plastic Baby Bottles Shed Microplastics When Heated. Should You Be Worried?
The implications for a child's health are not yet known. The study's authors urge people not to panic — and stress the need for more research.
Environment
Wildfires Jeopardize Access To Drinking Water
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?
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.
Undisclosed: Most Homebuyers And Renters Aren't Warned About Flood Or Wildfire Risk
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.
Appalachian Town Must 'Wait And Wait' As Pandemic Puts Plastics Plant On Hold
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.
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.
'Timber Wars' Podcast To Look At Cultural Divide Over How To Manage Forests
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.
Trump's And Biden's Plans For The Environment
Here's how the environmental priorities of the Republican president and his Democratic challenger compare.
From Health Care To The Economy: Where Trump And Biden Stand
NPR Politics has pulled out the major party presidential candidates' plans on key issues facing the country. Read our guide to their policies.
Is The Risk Of Sea Level Rise Affecting Florida Home Prices? A New Study Says Yes
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.