Your Halloween plans may need to change thanks to scary weather predictions
Forecasters predict that heavy rainfall this Halloweekend will make trick-or-treating a no go in drought-stricken parts of the country.
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The crisis in Jackson shows how climate change is threatening water supplies
Historic flooding and record droughts are stressing water systems across the country, and experts warn that with climate change intensifying the crisis in Jackson, Miss., may be just the beginning.
Disaster experts say heat warning systems are falling short
As record-breaking heat scorches the West, some disaster experts say our warning system may not be enough. Many people aren't getting alerted when heat can be deadly.
Volunteers are getting water to Jackson, Mississippi recipients who can't drive
Volunteers in Jackson, Mississippi are organizing deliveries of bottled water to people who cannot reach distribution sites.
Mary Peltola, the first Alaska Native heading to Congress, journeys home to the river
The daughter of a Yu'pik mom and a dad from Nebraska, Peltola defeated Sarah Palin in a special election. She'll be the first Democrat to represent Alaska in the U.S. House in 50 years.
Stressed out about climate change? 4 ways to tackle both the feelings and the issues
Heat waves, drought, massive storms. The bad news just keeps coming and there's no denying these issues are anxiety-provoking. If you feel that way, you're not alone.
Biden has a $369 billion climate plan — and new advisers to get the program running
President Biden has brought one of Washington's most experienced political hands into the White House to help implement the climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.
A Northern California wildfire has injured several people and destroyed homes
About 7,500 people in the town of Weed and several nearby communities in Northern California were under evacuation orders.
Mothers tell how Pakistan's monsoon floods have upended their lives
In the city of Nowshera, tent cities for flood refugees are springing up on college campuses. At one such haven, mothers spoke to NPR about their struggle to survive.
Officials and volunteers struggle to respond to catastrophic flooding in Pakistan
Unprecedented, deadly floods in Pakistan have submerged an area bigger than Colorado. Morning Edition spoke with the country's climate minister and a civilian volunteer about ongoing relief efforts.