Climate

National

How California is preparing for another massive winter storm

6:09pm January 03, 2023

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with California's state director of crisis communications, Brian Ferguson, about the current state of storm preparation and management after historic rainfall.

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Luis Marrero, director of PRoTechos, at the center in San Juan where the nonprofit trains its roof repair apprentices.

National

Hurricane-damaged roofs in Puerto Rico remain a problem. One group is offering a fix.

5:00am January 03, 2023

by Adrian Florido

Five years after Hurricane Maria, PRoTechos, a local nonprofit, helps repair damaged roofs the government overlooked or that were fixed poorly. It also trains people to make future repairs themselves.

Environment

In lakes and rivers, abandoned fiberglass boats present environmental hazards

7:27am January 01, 2023

by Sandy Hausman

Fiberglass boats are popular and relatively cheap, but the material has a limited lifespan. As the vessels crack and age, some owners have taken to ditching their boats in public waters, creating environmental problems.

The first nacelles onboard a sea energy "jack-up ship," ready for lifting into place on the Kentish Flats Offshore Wind Farm, off Whitstable, Kent, England.

California offshore wind promises a new gold rush while slashing emissions

7:07pm December 30, 2022

A federal offshore wind lease auction in December off California's coast promises to kickstart a work boom on the state's northern and central coasts.

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks in Monongahela, Pa. on Sept. 23, 2022. McCarthy unveiled a campaign proposal titled "Commitment to America," which includes Republicans' climate change and energy policy proposals.

Republicans get a louder voice on climate change as they take over the House

4:47pm December 30, 2022

by Jeff Brady

Republicans promise more oversight of billions of dollars meant to address climate change as they prepare to take control of the House. Climate advocates say the U.S. can still meet ambitious goals.

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is being hit hard by climate change, but new research is showing how some corals are more resilient to heat.

Environment

How can coral reefs deal with climate change? Get better roommates

3:57pm December 29, 2022

by Lauren Sommer

Hotter temperatures are threatening coral reefs worldwide. Now, scientists are pinpointing how some "super corals" are better able to withstand the heat.

Barges were stranded by low water levels along the Mississippi River in October, driving up shipping prices and threatening crop exports and fertilizer shipments. Scientists at the University of Memphis expect more dramatic swings in water levels on the river due to climate change.

Republicans plan more attacks on ESG. Investors still plan to focus on climate risk

1:20pm December 29, 2022

by Michael Copley

Investors still view climate change as a serious financial risk. But Republican attacks could have a chilling effect on the kinds of actions they're willing to take to deal with the problem.

Have you made your New Year's climate resolution yet?

5:10am December 29, 2022

Many people are focusing on how to reduce their carbon footprint for next year — such as taking one less flight or eating less meat. We have advice on how to set climate resolutions for 2023.

Morning news brief

7:34am December 28, 2022

Southwest Airlines tries to recover from operational meltdown. Supreme Court allows Title 42 border restrictions to continue. Republicans plan to probe environmental, social and governance investing.

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Politics & Government

House GOP likely to begin inquiries into environmental, social and governance issues

5:05am December 28, 2022

Republicans plan to use their majority in the House to probe environmental, social and governance investing, which are at the center of a debate over how businesses should respond to climate change.