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.
Environment
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.
Trump Administration Blames Homeless For California's Water Pollution
California leaders called these claims "political retribution" and denied that the homeless crisis is affecting environmental issues.
Nearly Half Of North Carolina Counties In Moderate Drought
Officials say nearly half of North Carolina's counties are experiencing a moderate drought due to lack of rainfall.
No Plan B: Putting A Price Tag On Carbon
A bipartisan carbon tax bill that proposes corporations should pay a per-ton fee for their carbon emission is currently before Congress.
Sea Level Rise, Ocean Warming Is Accelerating According To U.N. Report
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report on how the world's oceans and ice are affected by climate change. Sea level rise is accelerating as is ocean warming.