What It's Like To Breathe Some Of The Most Polluted Air In The World
In New Delhi, the air has a dusty, burnt taste, says NPR's Furkan Latif Khan. And sometimes the air is so bad she wears a face mask.
Environment
To Prevent Wildfire Devastation, Researcher Looks At Building Design
The destruction left in the wake of wildfires can feel inevitable. But there are ways to make them less destructive. One researcher pioneered the study on how to design more fire-resistant properties.
National Report Confirms Climate Change 'Is Affecting Every Sector,' Scientist Says
The economy could take a major hit if climate change continues at its current pace, according to the latest National Climate Assessment. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with climate scientist Michael Mann.
Many California Farmworkers Forced To Stay Behind During The Wildfires
Farmworkers workers in Ventura County toiled through the wildfires despite the risks. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Juvenal Solano, a former farmworker and community organizer, about why workers stayed.
Camp Fire In Northern California Almost Entirely Contained
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with California Fire Chief Ken Pimlott about the cost and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the wildfires.
New Climate Change Report Places Blame On Human Actions For Natural Disasters
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Katherine Hayhoe of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University about a new report showing that recent extreme natural events are due to climate change.
New York's Adirondack Mountain Received Snow Earlier Than Usual
Winter arrived early in New York's Adirondack Mountains. The high country is locked in snow and ice. We have a Thanksgiving week postcard from a trek to the summit of Algonquin Mountain.
Understanding The Impacts Of Climate Change
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to climate scientist Brenda Ekwurzel about the National Climate Assessment released on Friday and whether the impacts of climate change being felt already are reversible.
The U.K. Economy Is Growing — But Its Energy Use Is Shrinking
The United Kingdom's total energy use has dropped 10 percent since 2002, unlike other EU countries. It's a quiet victory in the fight against climate change. It's also a bit mysterious.
After Struggles, North Dakota Grows Into Its Ongoing Oil Boom
The U.S. recently became the world's biggest producer of crude oil. The ongoing oil boom has transformed Great Plains towns like Watford City, North Dakota.