Environment
An Ambitious Research Expedition Is Getting Underway In The Central Arctic Ocean
An ambitious research expedition is getting underway in the Arctic Ocean. The first challenge is to find a massive chunk of ice to freeze into for the year long voyage.
Irrigation For Farming Could Leave Many Of The World's Streams and Rivers Dry
A new study shows many of the world's streams and rivers could dry up because people are draining underground aquifers that sustain streams through dry periods. Climate change won't help matters.
Hurricane Lorenzo Moves Quickly Toward The Azores
The Category 2 storm is expected to bring heavy winds and life-threatening surf. The National Hurricane Center reports the hurricane has broken records in the Atlantic.
NC Professor To Testify During EPA's Public Hearing On Coal Ash Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency is holding a public
Tribe Gives Personhood To Klamath River
Yurok Tribe general counsel Amy Cordalis tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro why the tribe granted personhood to the Klamath River.
Why Botswana Is Lifting Its Ban On Elephant Trophy Hunting
The government is revoking a ban on elephant hunting. Some say that's good news for the tourist business and local farmers who say the animals trampled their crops. Others aren't so sure.
The Gospel Of Climate Change: One Man's Mission To Take The Message To Commuters
A retiree gives unsolicited climate emergency talks on the New York City subway, frequently receiving applause. Now he wants to teach others how to preach their own messages to a crowd.
Friday News Roundup - Domestic
The House opens an impeachment inquiry. The acting director of national intelligence testifies before Congress about a whistleblower complaint. Greta Thunberg dresses down world leaders at a climate conference.
Foraging Is Part Of Swedish Identity; Now Its Countryside Is The Wildest Restaurant
The government recruited Michelin-starred chefs to craft recipes from ingredients that can be foraged at sites across the Swedish countryside. Diners book a table, show up and hunt for their own food.