Sierra Snowpack Smacks California's Drought
Despite one of the wettest winters on record, California Gov. Jerry Brown hasn't declared the five-year drought over yet. But the water shortages may to be over.
Environment
Navajo Workers At Coal-Fired Power Plant Brace For Its Closing
The largest coal-fired power plant in the Western U.S. will shut down 25 years earlier than expected. Environmentalists are celebrating, but hundreds of Navajo workers there are devastated.
Heavy Rainfall Strains One Of California's Most Essential Reservoirs
Snow surveyors are measuring the health of the snow pack in the high altitude Sierra Nevada. After years of drought, much of the state is now experiencing one of its wettest years on record.
Warmer Temperatures Signal Early Start To Spring Weather
Spring arrived early this year across much of the U.S. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Jake Weltzin of the U.S. Geological Survey to find out how we know.
California Weighs Tougher Emissions Rules For Gas-Powered Garden Equipment
Gas-powered gardening equipment will soon surpass cars as the worst polluters in California. It is considering stronger emissions standards for small gas engines and incentives to switch to electric.
Trump Aims To 'Eliminate' Clean Water Rule
The Obama-era "Waters of the United States" rule defines which small bodies of water are subject to U.S. authority. Opponents such as farmers, homebuilders and golf course owners say it goes too far.
Trump Orders Review Of Obama-Era Clean Water Rule
President Trump takes action to roll back another environmental regulation. The Clean Water Rule extends federal authority over smaller streams and marshes, but farmers, builders and others say it goes too far.
Trump Aims To 'Eliminate' Clean Water Rule
The Obama-era "Waters of the United States" rule defines which small bodies of water are subject to U.S. authority. Opponents such as farmers, homebuilders and golf course owners say it goes too far.
Trump Aims To 'Eliminate' Clean Water Rule
The Obama-era "Waters of the United States" rule defines which small bodies of water are under U.S. authority. Opponents such as farmers, homebuilders and golf course owners say it poses a burden.
In U.K., A Veggie Shortage Inspires Funny Headlines And Serious Thoughts
Bad weather in southern Europe caused a brief shortage of veggies in the U.K. Prices went up and people panicked. Now they are thinking harder about where their food comes from.