People Across The U.S. React To Unseasonably Warm Weather
All Things Considered hears from people around the country about the unseasonable weather.
Environment
Between Cheap Gas And Carbon Caps, Oil Sands Face Uncertain Fate
Canada's potentially lucrative oil sands business faces serious economic challenges. It has some concerned about its future as environmental critics look for ways to keep the oil in the ground.
Economic, Environmental Concerns Threaten Future Of Oil Sands
Alberta, Canada, has the third largest oil reserves in the world, but the potentially lucrative oil sands business faces serious economic challenges.
Global Leaders Move To Cut Emissions In Wake Of Climate Deal
NPR has reaction from Russia, China and Brazil on the climate deal reached over the weekend in Paris.
Negotiators In Paris Sign Off On Ambitious Climate Deal
Over the weekend in Paris, representatives from 196 countries signed an agreement that aims to curb climate change. What's in it, and what happens next?
Ford CEO Outlines Plans To Compete With Ride-Hailing Services
Ford Motor Company plans to roll out a fleet of hybrid cars, and it's also developing new ride-hailing services. This is Ford's latest effort to not just sell cars, but drive people and gain entry into the ride-hailing economy dominated by Uber and Lyft. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the Ford CEO Mark Fields about the company's move into other markets and the future of the auto industry.
Fish Stocks Are Declining Worldwide, And Climate Change Is On The Hook
Fish populations aren't replenishing themselves like they used to. Researchers say there's not enough food for young fish, and it's directly linked to changing temperatures.
U.S. Envoy Calls Deal An 'Important Start' In Fight Against Climate Change
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Todd Stern, the Obama administration's climate envoy, who negotiated the climate deal in Paris. He calls it a "very important start" in the fight against climate change.
What The Last-Minute Climate Deal-Making Means For the Pact
There was cheering when nearly 200 countries reached an historic agreement to stem global warming. But the frantic deal making says something about what it may take to carry the agreement out.
Nearly 200 Nations Adopt Climate Agreement At COP21 Talks In Paris
"History is here. All the conditions are met. The decisive agreement for the planet is now," French President Francois Hollande said Saturday.