Opinion: Knickers, The Giant Steer That Stole The Internet
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the giant steer that became an Internet sensation and why more people should consider eating less meat.
Environment
Trump Administration Says Companies Can 'Incidentally Harass' Marine Mammals
It's a decision opposed by environmental groups, who say the blasts could harm marine animals, and some coastal communities, who fear it could be a precursor to offshore drilling.
Dead Sea Lions With Gunshot Wounds Wash Up On Washington State Shores
At least eight dead sea lions with bullet holes have been found since September. It's illegal to shoot marine mammals, but that hasn't stopped some fishermen from going after them.
Flash Floods Hit Communities Devastated By Camp Fire
"The roots and the bottoms of the utility poles are just kind of swimming," Cal Fire spokesman Rick Carhart said on Thursday. Rescue teams worked to save motorists stranded on flooded roads.
2 Years After Standing Rock Protests, Tensions Remain But Oil Business Booms
Legal battles and local tensions persist two years after the North Dakota prairie was filled with thousands of indigenous and environmental protesters opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline.
FACT CHECK: Trump's Claims About 'Record Clean' U.S. Air
The president says the U.S. environment is better than it has been in years. But data from various sources paint a more complicated picture.
Meteorologists Says It's Highly Likely El Niño Will Occur This Winter
This week the World Meteorological Organization announced a high likelihood of an El Niño weather event occurring this winter. This impending extreme weather could have global ramifications.
Fast-Tracking Logging On Federal Lands May Not Lessen Wildfire Risk
The current version of the Farm Bill includes House-backed provisions that would streamline logging projects on federal land. The administration argues logging could mitigate wildfire risk.
Do Americans Have An Appetite For Electric Cars?
Following General Motors' decision to discontinue the Chevy Volt to focus on zero-emission cars, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with journalist John Voelcker about the future of the electric cars in the U.S.
Groups Will Sample Guilford County Private Wells For Water Pollutants
State and local officials plan to test dozens of drinking water wells around Piedmont Triad International Airport next month.