New York sues beef producer JBS for 'fraudulent' marketing around climate change
New York state Attorney General Letitia James said the food company is misleading the public about its efforts to cut its climate pollution.
Environment
The fickle, golden magic of the Yosemite "Fire Fall"
For a few weeks each year, Horsetail Fall at Yosemite national park glows gold just before sunset. They call it the "Fire Fall." But it only happens if conditions are perfect.
Farms fuel global warming. Billions in tax dollars likely aren't helping - report
A new report finds some of the "climate-smart" agricultural practices that the USDA are subsidizing may not reduce emissions. It adds up to billions of taxpayer dollars.
The iconic Wayfarers Chapel may have to close because of mudslide damage
Rainfall-caused mudslides have forced the iconic Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., to close. Chapel leaders are raising money to begin repairs and refund canceled weddings.
Massive wildfire triggers evacuations and outages in the Texas Panhandle
A fastmoving wildfire in the Texas Panhandle grew into the second-largest blaze in state history Wednesday, leading to evacuations and power outages as firefighters struggle to control the burn.
EPA's newly tightened air pollution rules are welcome news in polluted places
Fresno, in San Joaquin Valley, has some of the worst air in the nation. Residents are getting a burst of hope that new, stricter rules on air pollution could help their health — eventually.
Officials offer debris burning safety tips ahead of spring wildfire season
North Carolina officials say 99% of the state's wildfires last year were caused by human activity.
Wildfires are killing California's ancient giants. Can seedlings save the species?
Extreme wildfires have destroyed about one-fifth of all giant sequoia trees. To safeguard their future, the National Park Service is planting seedlings that could better survive a hotter climate.
The 'de-influencing' trend tackles overconsumption and its harm on the environment
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with sustainability expert Solitaire Townsend about the rise of de-influencers on social media, who spread awareness about the harms of overconsumption on the environment.
Mt. Everest is plagued by garbage. These Nepali women are transforming it into crafts
They're turning cast-off climbing ropes into handmade crafts. It's part of a fledgling effort in Nepal to repurpose mountain waste and provide economic opportunity.