'Catastrophic' Wildfires Continue To Rage Across Australia
Extreme heat and drought conditions have caused hundreds of fires to spark throughout the country, many of which have been burning for weeks.
Environment
Alaska Cod Fishery Closes And Industry Braces For Ripple Effect
Gulf of Alaska cod have been in steep decline due to rising ocean temperatures. Now, for the first time ever, federal fisheries managers are shutting down the lucrative fishery because of low stock.
State Regulators Ask For More Funding As Report Highlights Cuts
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality says a funding shortfall in the state budget leaves little room to address growing concerns.
From 'Place Your Order' To Your Doorstep: Inside Amazon's Delivery Process
What happens after you buy something from the world's largest online retailer?
California Wine Makers Examine Climate's Effect On Their Industry
After several bad wildfire seasons and now rolling power blackouts, wine makers in Sonoma and Napa are having to take a hard look at how climate change is impacting their product and business.
3 People Killed As Severe Weather, Tornadoes Hammer Deep South
Severe storms and damaging winds are forecast for the region into Tuesday.
Global Climate Conference Wraps Up In Madrid
Climate activists left global talks in Madrid disappointed by a lack of progress in agreements on carbon emissions. NPR's Noel King talks to David Waskow of the World Resources Institute.
News Brief: Impeachment, India's Citizenship Law, Climate Summit
The impeachment process against President Trump continues. Protests expand over India's controversial new citizenship law. And, the U.N. climate summit ends without a significant agreement.
U.N. Climate Summit Goes To Extra Time, But Ends With Major Questions Unresolved
The talks showed deep divisions, as small countries highly vulnerable to rising seas and powerful storms were at odds with wealthy, high-emitting countries like the United States.
Powered By Faith, Religious Groups Emerge As A Conduit For A Just Solar Boom
The solar industry may be booming, but clean energy's financial perks still aren't reaching communities that need them most. Religious institutions are stepping up to bridge the gap.