Cemeteries Turn To Swamps As Alaska's Permafrost Melts
A cemetery in rural Alaska that was built into the permanently frozen layer of soil is at risk now that the permafrost is melting.
Environment
Harvey Dumped Up To 127 Billion Tons Of Water On Texas
Scientists say they know the amount of rain that fell on Houston during Harvey through the pressure all that water put on the Earth's crust.
The Future Of Polar Bears
NPR's Scott Simon asks Polar Bears International chief scientist Steven Amstrup if the animals can survive if sea ice continues to melt.
PHOTOS: Animals That Could Disappear Because Of Us
And the well-being of humans could suffer if the species go extinct. The images are from a new book, 'Endangered,' by Tim Flach.
China's Import Policies Are Affecting U.S. Recycling Companies
China is the biggest importer of U.S. recyclables, but recent policy changes by the country mean it may not be much longer.
Haitians Are Turning Plastic Waste Into Valuable Fabric
Environmentalists haul illegal fishing nets in the ocean, while poor Haitians collect discarded plastic bottles of the streets of their country. All the waste is then turned into fabric and later into high end shoes and backpacks — a new trend in recycling.
After Maria, Puerto Rico Struggles Under The Weight Of Its Own Garbage
Even before Maria hit, most of the island's landfills were filled beyond capacity and nearly half had EPA closure orders. The storm generated millions of cubic yards of waste and debris.
How Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's Views Have Changed Under Trump
As a Montana politician, Ryan Zinke, had a reputation as a conservationist conservative. That's changed since he became Secretary of the Interior. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Outside Magazine's Elliott Woods about his profile: "Ryan Zinke Is Trump's Attack Dog on the Environment."
Here Come The Penitent Penguins: The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Are Back
Penitent penguins. A seal aghast. A turbocharged wigeon, a vain gnu and a kickboxing kangaroo. We have the photos.
3 Reasons Why California's Fire Risk Won't Dampen Anytime Soon
The Thomas Fire, the fifth largest wildfire in California history, is a harbinger of things to come in the West.