The National Parks And Ryan Zinke
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to journalist Elliott Woods, whose profile of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke just appeared in Outside magazine.
Environment
U.K. Lawmakers Want To Battle Waste With A 'Latte Levy' On Disposable Cups
The British Parliament is considering a 34-cent tax on to-go cups to encourage diners to bring their own reusable containers. The goal is to replicate the success of Britain's tax on plastic bags.
Nearly All Of The National Park System Advisory Board Has Resigned
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks to former Alaska Gov. Tony Knowles, who has resigned from the National Park System Advisory Board. He, along with eight others, have said that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has failed to meet with the board once since being confirmed last March.
Night Became Day In Detroit As Meteor Lit Up Sky
A meteor streaked over southeast Michigan Tuesday night, creating a sonic boom so loud it shook houses. After seeing the spectacle in the night sky, thousands of people took to social media to share what they witnessed.
Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns, Citing Administration Indifference
The chairman of the board, former Alaska Gov. Tony Knowles, said in a letter that the Department of the Interior showed no interest in engaging with board members.
Strange Weather Triggered Bacteria That Killed 200,000 Endangered Antelope
Over a three-week span in 2015, more than 200,000 saiga antelope suddenly died in Kazakhstan. The animals would be grazing normally, then dead in three hours. A new study points to heat and humidity.
Like Florida, Maryland Wants To Be Exempt From Offshore Drilling
Now that the Trump administration has excluded Florida from its offshore drilling proposal, other places want the same. They're making their case as the public comment period gets underway.
Turning Soybeans Into Diesel Fuel Is Costing Us Billions
The law that requires America to turn some of its soybeans into diesel fuel for trucks has created a new industry. But it's costing American consumers about $5 billion each year.
Cold Front Brings Wintry Weather To The Triad
A cold front is moving through parts of North Carolina, and it will likely bring rain, snow and possibly freezing rain.
In California, Santa Barbara Community Holds Vigil For Mudslide Victims
A vigil was held Sunday night in Santa Barbara, Calif., for the 20 victims who were killed in devastating mudslides last week.