Climate

An aerial view of icebergs and the ice sheet near Pituffik, Greenland.

Science

How glaciers melted 20,000 years ago may offer clues about climate change's effects

1:19pm October 06, 2022

by Becky Sullivan

New research out of the British Antarctic Survey found thousands of underground channels left by ice age glacial melt. The findings could improve the accuracy of modern-day models of sea level rise.

Benard Mwenja's reserve water supply has helped him weather the drought better than many of his neighbors. He is now focusing on more stable crops like kale, carrots and onions instead of relying only on corn with its fluctuating prices.

Health & Safety

One of Kenya's luckier farmers tells why so many farmers there are out of luck

1:03pm October 06, 2022

by Michael Kaloki

Erratic weather is just one problem. Many farmers can no longer keep pace with the rising cost of fuel and fertilizer (which previously has been largely imported from Ukraine). What's the solution?

National

Could steam heat, long used by cities and colleges, be a solution to climate change?

5:12am October 06, 2022

by Susan Phillips

Beneath the streets of hundreds of North America's oldest cities lies a network of pipes delivering steam heat to office buildings and hospitals. These steam loops could be a clean energy solution.

President Biden is in Florida meeting with people hit hard by Hurricane Ian

4:29pm October 05, 2022

by Lexie Schapitl

President Biden is in Fort Myers, Fla., meeting with business owners and residents hit hard by Hurricane Ian, trying to assure them that the federal government will help them recover.

Former FEMA director Craig Fugate weighs in as Biden visits Florida

4:29pm October 05, 2022

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with former FEMA director Craig Fugate on the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

National

What independence for Puerto Rico could look like following natural disasters

4:29pm October 05, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with author Jaquira Díaz, about the idea of independence for Puerto Rico in light of the recent challenges the island has faced after a string of natural disasters.

World News

Connecting the dots between climate, migration and the far-right

4:11pm October 04, 2022

by Ari Shapiro

All Things Considered is launching a project to look at how the ripples of climate change are radiating outward. Beginning in Senegal, we will connect the dots between climate, migration and political extremism.

This is one of several leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines running between Russia and Germany. Methane from the leaks could have a powerful warming effect on the Earth's atmosphere.

The Nord Stream pipelines have stopped leaking. But the methane emitted broke records

5:00am October 04, 2022

by Laura Benshoff

The Nord Stream pipeline leak might be the single largest release of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Experts say it pales in comparison to ongoing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

National

What cities can do better to protect themselves from hurricanes and other floods

6:35pm October 03, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with civil engineering professor Brett Sanders about what's needed in terms of infrastructure planning to make communities more resilient to serious floods and storms.

Queue Listen Now

President Biden promised to help Puerto Rico rebuild after being hammered by Hurricane Fiona two weeks ago. He also announced more than $60 million in aid to help coastal areas be better prepared for future storms.

Biden is in Puerto Rico to see what the island needs to recover

5:21pm October 03, 2022

by Dustin Jones

President Biden visited Puerto Rico, where he promised to ensure the U.S territory is better prepared for future storms.