Phoenix Tries To Reverse Its 'Silent Storm' Of Heat Deaths
By 2100, Phoenix summers could resemble the 114-degree averages found in Kuwait. The city wants to become a model for coping in a warming world.
Environment
An Indian State Bans Plastic Bags, Straws And More. Will It Work?
In Mumbai, beaches are strewn with plastic trash, so now there's a ban on plastics — and penalties for violators. But there are some exceptions.
Native Bees And Alfalfa Farmers — A Seedy Love Story
Northwest farmers produce a quarter of the country's alfalfa seeds, but they get help from millions of alkali bees, thanks to one of the most unique agricultural partnerships in the country.
The Science — And Environmental Hazards — Behind Fish Oil Supplements
Author Paul Greenberg says the harvesting of tiny fish for omega-3 supplements is having a ripple effect, leading to less healthy and bountiful oceans. His new book is The Omega Principle.
To Repel Ticks, Try Spraying Your Clothes With A Pesticide That Mimics Mums
Just in time for summer hikes and outdoor play, a study finds that the ticks that often convey Lyme disease become unable to bite, and soon die, after exposure to clothing treated with permethrin.
Climate Change Scorecard
A year after the U.S. pulled out of the Paris climate agreement, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Elliot Diringer of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions for an update.
Fires Across California Force Evacuations, Claim Homes And At Least One Life
Multiple counties have ordered evacuations as crews work to contain fires across the state.
Pruitt's Impact On The EPA
NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Georgetown University law professor William Buzbee about the legacy of former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and his deregulation efforts.
Get To Know Andrew Wheeler, Ex-Coal Lobbyist With Inside Track To Lead EPA
The agency's next acting chief has drawn praise as a capable administrator. But critics still say the transition from Scott Pruitt is a bit like "going from a train wreck to a house on fire."
Figure Out How To Cheaply Fix Algae Blooms And Win $10 Million
Large algae blooms in lakes and rivers have become an annual warm weather headache in nearly every U.S. state, endangering water supplies and local economies. A new competition hopes to help.