Scientists Prioritize Protection of 'Climate Refugia'
As climate change drives temperatures higher, scientists are finding places that are warming slightly less. They're known as "climate refugia."
Environment
Assessing Recent California Wildfire Damage
Despite historically strong winds, California firefighters have been making progress containing multiple major fires. And the damage to homes has been light compared to recent years.
Gas Station Converts To Electric Charging Station And Speeds Ahead Of Curve
As the electric car industry ramps up, one gas station in Takoma Park, Md., has already changed lanes. The owner hopes to motivate other stations to make the shift.
Most California Fires Over 70% Contained As Ventura Firefighters Contend With Drones
Two separate instances of drone flights over the Maria Fire in Ventura County have grounded water-dropping helicopters attempting to fight the aggressive fire that began Thursday night.
Controversial Pesticides Are Suspected Of Starving Fish
New evidence from Japan's Lake Shinji suggests that the widely used family of pesticides called neonicotinoids, already controversial for harming pollinators, could pose risks to fish as well.
Southern California Utility Says Wildfire Started Near A Re-Energized Power Line
About 10,800 residents are under evacuation orders because of the Maria Fire, one of two wildfires threatening Ventura County. Farther north, the Kincade Fire is 70% contained.
Finding The Right Chunk Of Arctic Ice
A ship full of researchers is crossing the Arctic attached to an ice floe. But finding the right chunk of sea ice was a challenge, in part because warmer temperatures are making it thinner.
Jane Fonda Continues 'Fire Drill Fridays' To Protest Lack Of Action On Climate Change
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with actress Jane Fonda as she protests climate change on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Fonda has been arrested four times for violating demonstration rules.
The News Roundup - Domestic
The Nationals win the World Series. The impeachment inquiry moves forward.
As California Wildfire Neared, A Family Raced To Save Its Animals
As the fire engulfed their small farm in the Santa Clarita Valley, Samantha Hull and her family managed to escape. But they lost their home and many of their beloved animals.