Large Parts Of Pacific Ocean Reopened For Trawling
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with fishing captain Brad Pettinger about successful groundfish conservation and the reopening of bottom-trawling in the Pacific Ocean.
Environment
More Ice And Less Snow Gets A Chilly Reception In Anchorage, Alaska
As the climate warms, recent winters in Anchorage, Alaska, have seen more ice. The trend is leading to safety concerns and new measures to cope in this city where winter is defined by snow.
Some Advice On How To Get Rid Of Your Christmas Tree
Feeling guilty about leaving your Christmas tree on the curb on trash day? According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, that actually might be the greenest way to dispose of it.
Mozambique Is Racing To Adapt To Climate Change. The Weather Is Winning
Two major cyclones and a prolonged drought in 2019 are a reminder that Mozambique's residents are on the front lines of climate change. And they do not have all the resources they need.
Trump Vs. Toilets (And Showers, Dishwashers And Lightbulbs)
There is both policy and politics behind President Trump's unusual applause lines about about his frustrations with the way low-flow toilets flush.
NC Red Wolves On Brink Of Extinction, Supporters Urge Action
The fight over the critically endangered red wolf has returned to court as North Carolina's governor sought immediate help for the dozen or so remaining in the wild and federal biologists planned t
Jane Fonda On Climate Change And Civil Disobedience (Rebroadcast)
The Hollywood icon trades the red carpet for the Capitol steps.
Too Much Ice In Anchorage
Winter in Anchorage, Alaska, is defined by snow, but as the climate warms, recent winters have seen more ice. It's a trend that's led to safety concerns and new measures to cope.
Meet The Weavers (Rebroadcast)
Some Americans are working to repair tears in our society.
A Christmas Tree Thrives On Farms, Struggles In The Wild
The Fraser fir is found in a lot of homes around Christmas. But its wild cousins have been in decline for almost a century because of a small invasive pest.