July 4th Free Fishing Day Provides Options For Anglers Of All Ages
This Tuesday, July 4th, is the 23rd Annual Free Fishing Day in North Carolina.
Environment
Pesticides Are Harming Bees — But Not Everywhere, Major New Study Shows
A huge new study conducted in 33 sites across Europe finds that seeds coated with neonicotinoid pesticides harm bees living nearby. The damage, though, depends on local conditions.
Mapping The Potential Economic Effects Of Climate Change
Scientists and economists predict what parts of the U.S. may get hit hardest by climate change. A new study goes county by county to gauge the potential cost of global warming.
Researchers Analyze Economic Impact Of Climate Change In The U.S.
A team of scientists and economists claims they've come up with the most thorough analysis of the cost of climate change in the U.S. Most of the country will suffer economic loss in addition to higher mortality from heat waves and loss of agriculture productivity by 2100. But like all predictions far into the future, this one has a wide range of outcomes and could be overshadowed by new technology still to be invented.
Maryland Farmer Fights To Keep Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Alive
The Chesapeake Bay cleanup depends heavily on farmers taking steps to keep runoff from entering the bay. But the Environmental Protection Agency's plan to help them do it has been controversial. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to one Maryland farmer who changed his mind about the EPA efforts to clean up the bay.
A Conversation With Governor John Hickenlooper
A former geologist and beer brewer, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper is now a leading voice on reviving local economies. We'll talk to him about the pros and cons of Colorado's strong economic growth and why he's teaming up with Republic Governor John Kasich of Ohio to fight against the GOP's health care plan.
Alive Since The 1600s, An Oak Tree Is Taken Down In Washington, D.C.
When the tree started growing around 1692, the Salem witch trials were being held in the American Colonies and Spanish colonists were retaking control of Santa Fe.
News Brief: Cardinal Denies Sexual Assault Charges, Travel Ban Details
Cardinal George Pell has been ordered to appear in an Australian court next month to face sexual assault charges. The Trump administration on Thursday will outline how the travel ban will work.
Chesapeake Bay Dead Zones Are Fading, But Proposed EPA Cuts Threaten Success
After years of failed attempts at cleaning up the dead zones, the Chesapeake Bay, once a national disgrace, is teeming with wildlife again. But success is fragile, and it might be even more so now.
U.S. Air Pollution Still Kills Thousands Every Year, Study Concludes
An analysis examining mortality among millions of Americans concludes that a tiny decrease in levels of soot could save about 12,000 lives each year.