Controversial Hog Waste Bill Moves On In NC Senate
House Bill 467, capping the amount of compensation awarded to someone living by a farm,
Environment
Matt Damon And Gary White On The World's Water Crisis
One topic at this week's World Bank meetings is water scarcity. David Greene speaks with the co-founders of Water.org, actor Matt Damon and Gary White, about people who can't access clean water.
When It Comes To Policymaking, The Rules Don't Apply To Climate Change
On Saturday, people from around the country will take to the streets in the March for Science. Organizers say that the point of the March is not to make science political, but to highlight the reality of science to politicians, as a guide in policymaking, in which science is an uncharted issue.
Louisiana's Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline
It's an effort to bring nationwide attention to the issue and speed up the federal permitting process for coastal projects. The state loses the equivalent of one football field of land an hour.
Yosemite Rangers Use Technology To Save Bears From Cars
Speeding cars have become the biggest threat for bears in Yosemite. But rangers hope tracking tools, like the website where the public can track bears, will help keep both humans and bears safe.
Massive Iceberg Makes A Stop Off Newfoundland Coast
A huge iceberg has run aground just off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada. For now, it's made a home in what is known as "iceberg alley," and in photos, appears to dwarf the houses in town.
Wildlife Groups Want Giraffes Added To Endangered Species List
The global giraffe population has dropped sharply in recent decades, prompting calls to protect the species from habitat loss, illegal hunting and trophy seekers.
Three Years After Ill-Fated Switch, Flint Mayor Recommends Using Detroit Water
The Michigan city tried to save money by drawing its supply from the Flint River, beginning in April 2014. That decision resulted in a crisis when lead contaminated the drinking water.
In The Rockies, Climate Change Spells Trouble For Cutthroat Trout
Native cutthroat trout, an iconic part of the mountain West, thrive in cold streams. But warmer weather has allowed invaders to move in — and it's killing off the cutthroats.
Big Business Pushes Coal-Friendly Kentucky To Embrace Renewables
Nearly 90 percent of Kentucky's electricity is from coal — the cheap energy source that helped build its manufacturing economy. Now it's struggling to respond as more businesses want clean energy.