This Year's Hurricane Season Was Intense. Is It A Taste Of The Future?
Scientists say they see the fingerprint of climate change in these storms, but it's too soon to say whether this is a new normal.
Environment
The Ground Beneath Our Feet
"Without proper care for it we can have no life."
Fishermen Fear Damage From Wind Farms Along The Eastern Seaboard
Will thousands of giant turbines and underwater cables in the Atlantic disrupt the commercial fishing industry? The answer is not yet clear, and studies on the farms' possible impact are underway.
Trump To Announce Shrinking Utah National Monuments
President Trump is expected to announce plans to shrink Utah's Bears Ears National Monument. State representative Michael Noel tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro why he supports the plan.
U.N. Body Alarmed Over Mining Waste Disasters
A report by the United Nations Environmental Programme offers recommendations to stop the failure of dams holding mine waste. Will governments and industry leaders sign on?
To Burst The Bottle Bubble, Fountains In Paris Now Flow With Sparkling Water
France might be known for its bottled water (think Evian or Perrier). But in Paris, the mayor wants people to give up plastic bottles in favor of city tap water — with bubbles added for extra appeal.
Credit Rating Agency Issues Warning On Climate Change To Cities
Moody's Investor Services says it might downgrade U.S. cities' credit rating if they don't deal with the risks posed by climate change.
Grandfather Mountain Pushes Back Against Proposed Changes To Regulations
The nonprofit foundation that oversees Grandfather Mountain Nature Park is concerned about proposed changes to park rules.
Complexity Of Touring With Rosewood Instruments May Soon Be Eased
Complex regulations around the material, including a confusing permit process for musicians, may be much easier to navigate after a meeting today in Geneva.
Wet Wipes: To Flush Or Not To Flush?
The wet wipes industry is blossoming. But with the growth comes a problem: clogged drains. Now the fight over "flushability" is heading to court.