Reporting on disparities in Louisiana's oil and gas jobs
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Floodlight reporter Terry Jones about his reporting on the racial disparities in the hiring for oil and gas jobs in Louisiana.
Environment
Have an heirloom ruined by climate disaster? There's a hotline to call for help
The National Heritage Responders help figure out how to save important objects and buildings after disasters. With climate change, they're busier than ever.
The Philippines' capital is running out of water. Is building a dam the solution?
Officials say the Kaliwa Dam will help alleviate an impending water shortage in the capital that's being exacerbated by climate change. But the project is plagued with controversies and questions.
New technology uses good old-fashioned wind to power giant cargo vessels
Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.
Vegetarianism may be in the genes, study finds
Researchers have identified genes linked to vegetarianism. This may help explain why some people who are motivated to give up meat for ethical, environmental or health reasons, don't always adhere.
Earth is on track for its hottest year yet, according to a European climate agency
The report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service also noted that Earth set a new mark for how far above normal temperatures reached in September.
The Forest Service is trying to build affordable housing to keep staff in Colorado
The U.S. Forest Service is in charge of millions of acres in Colorado's mountains, but their workers can hardly afford to live there. Now, the service is trying to build more affordable staff housing.
Pakistan is planting lots of mangroves — but it's upsetting some environmentalists
An initiative to revive the Indus River hopes to save this major waterway from overuse and pollution. Some 240 million people are riding on the outcome. But the financing of it is controversial.
Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They're not doing great
A new global assessment of the world's amphibians finds that more than 2 of every 5 known species is at risk of extinction. Habitat loss, disease and climate change are the main drivers.
This MacArthur 'genius' knew the initial theory of COVID transmission was flawed
When COVID-19 first emerged, Linsey Marr suspected right away it spread through the air. Time has proved this aerosols engineer right. Now she's being honored with a MacArthur "genius grant."