Biden proposes vast new marine sanctuary in partnership with California tribe
The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary would make history as the first marine sanctuary to be managed with a tribe from the outset.
Environment
5 things to know about Japan's Fukushima water release in the Pacific
The water comes from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Although most scientists agree it does not pose an immediate environmental threat, some are worried about the long-term consequences.
Worries over seafood safety mount as Japan releases Fukushima water into the Pacific
Local fishermen and the government of neighboring China are among the critics of Japan's decision to release water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.
New flame retardants found in breast milk years after similar chemicals were banned
After a class of flame retardants called PBDEs was phased out due to links with developmental health issues, manufacturers started using another, similar group of compounds.
Japan to empty more than a million tons of wastewater from Fukushima into the ocean
Japan's government says tomorrow it will begin releasing more than a million tons of wastewater into the Pacific Ocean from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant.
Tropical storm Hilary helps take California out of drought conditions, for now
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with climate scientist Alex Hall about the temporary relief tropical hurricane Hilary has offered the drought in California.
After the fires on Maui, one home shelters 87 people
Those displaced by the fires have found temporary quarters in hotels and with family and friends. One host opened their home to 87 evacuees, most of them from one extended family.
When it comes to wildfires, beware of dry grass — that's where most occur
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jeva Lange, who wrote a story called "Most Wildfires Aren't Forest Fires," about how wildfires largely occur in grasslands.
Japan to release treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant later this week
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made the announcement after meeting with his cabinet. Water will be released through an underground tunnel beginning Thursday, weather conditions permitting, Kishida said.
Satellite images capture the extent of flooding in California after storm
Southern California communities deal with the aftermath of flash floods and mudslides brought on by Tropical Storm Hilary. See some of the areas hit.