Winter storm sending heavy snow where California rarely sees it
The winter storm that's pummeling nearly half the United States means snow in parts of California that often don't see it.
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Misinformation is spreading that washed up whales died from offshore wind development
At least 12 whales have washed up on beaches in New York and New Jersey since December. People are spreading misinformation that off-shore wind development caused their deaths.
Tesla will open thousands of its chargers for use with any EV, White House says
The White House says Tesla will open thousands of its proprietary chargers up to be used by any EV driver. What will this mean for current Tesla drivers and the rate of EV adoption?
Climate change has forced thousands to relocate in the U.S.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jake Bittle, the author of The Great Displacement, about how climate change has forced some people in the U.S. to relocate against their will.
A huge winter storm is expected to affect millions across 22 states
The winter storm will bring "a large swath of heavy snow from the West Coast to the Northeast" this week, the National Weather Service says.
Deadly storms in New Zealand are forcing the country to reckon with climate change
Deadly storms in New Zealand have the prime minister calling for changes to deal with a changing climate.
An activist group is spreading misinformation to stop solar projects in rural America
An NPR/Floodlight investigation found that a longtime Republican insider is stoking solar opposition by spreading bad information about health and environmental risks. Her influence is growing.
A dance of hope by children who scavenge coal
Kids in India illegally collect bits of coal to sell so they can help their families. To give them a chance for a brighter future, an local educator gives them lessons in academics and the arts.
Two years later, the 2021 blackout still shapes what it means to live in Texas
The blackout continues to haunt those who experienced it.
Among the biggest tasks for Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs: addressing the drought
One of Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' biggest tasks is addressing the drought on the Colorado River threatening her state's growth boom. The Democrat is convinced it can avoid a drawn out legal battle.