Friday News Roundup - Domestic
This week, we saw an executive order on health care, a shift in immigration strategy and a step forward on disaster relief.
Environment
Paris Mayor Plans To Eliminate All Non-Electric Cars By 2030
"We are seeing a revolution in terms of mobility and on the issue of climate," said the city's deputy mayor. "We can't wait."
This Week's Air Quality Is Worst On Record For San Francisco Bay Area
As wildfires spread through Northern California counties, clouds of smoke and ash are spreading, too, far beyond the flames. Air quality officials have a database that's searchable by ZIP code.
How Firefighters Are Tackling The Northern California Blazes
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Cal Fire Assistant Deputy Director Daniel Berlant about how firefighters are dealing with the wildfires in Northern California. At least 24 people have died from the fires.
California Wildfires Not Yet Contained
Nearly two dozen deadly wildfires in Northern California are burning across eight counties. They have burned more than 100,000 acres, and they're not under control yet.
The Mechanics Behind Yellowstone's Old Faithful
The Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park blows water approximately ever 90 minutes. The the mechanics behind this beautiful mystery have been revealed this week in a new study.
Northern California Wildfires Destroy Thousands Of Businesses
In much of the area burning in Northern California, agriculture is the main industry. And in the Sonoma and Napa counties, wine is the big player. It's worth billions and employs a 100,000 workers.
Northern California Wildfires Still Burning As Death Toll Is Expected To Rise
Winds are expected to pick up and possibly refuel the wildfires spreading across northern California. The fires have left at least 21 people dead. But authorities say the death toll is likely to rise.
From Their Home, They Saw A Wall Of Flames And Knew They Had To Go
Emily Cocks lost her home to the Atlas Fire burning through Napa Valley in California. She speaks to NPR's Kelly McEvers about the moment she decided to leave and what she lost.