climate

National

As drought persists in Northeast, farmers face uncertain future

9:08am August 27, 2022

by Miriam Wasser - WBUR

Scientists say New England is having more frequent droughts than before. They threaten farmers, deplete water supplies, and increase the risk of wildfires. This summer's been a tough one.

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Medical student Emily Davis, left, speaks with her landlord Suzannah Thames on Friday as workers move furniture, appliances and other belongings out of a home Davis and her husband are renting in a flood-prone area of Jackson, Miss.

Environment

Mississippi residents are preparing for possible river flooding

4:00am August 27, 2022

by The Associated Press

Experts predict the Pearl River near Jackson will crest by Tuesday. Emergency officials are telling people in low-lying areas to prepare for flooding of homes and businesses.

The Jim Bridger coal plant in Point of Rocks, Wyo., powers more than a million homes across six Western states. It consumes more water than any other coal plant in the West, according to the federal government.

Drought threatens coal plant operations — and electricity — across the West

5:45pm August 26, 2022

by Julia Simon

The Western drought and shrinking Colorado River basin threaten operations at the region's coal plants. With a looming risk of blackouts, it's unclear who is overseeing this threat on the ground.

World News

Buddhist statues and Roman bridges: Droughts reveal history in the world's waterways

4:14pm August 26, 2022

Severe droughts have lowered the levels of waterways around the world, leading to the discovery of several artifacts and historical sites previously hidden underwater.

National

As the Colorado River recedes, states which rely on it, struggle to curb demand

7:38am August 26, 2022

by Luke Runyon

Last week, a deadline passed for the seven states that use the Colorado River to get the federal government a regional conservation plan. Some are criticizing the feds lack of enforcement action.

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California's phasing out of gas-powered cars will require infrastructure changes

7:23am August 26, 2022

California will ban sales of new gas-powered cars in 2035. Is the grid ready? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Margo Oge, former director of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality at the EPA.

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Traffic moves on Interstate 880 in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

California will ban sales of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035

6:46pm August 25, 2022

by Nathan Rott

The measure is the first in the nation, but other states are expected to follow. The aim is to curb emissions that contribute to global warming and health issues.

By 2035, you won't be able to buy a new gas-powered car in California

5:26pm August 25, 2022

by Kevin Stark

California officials have approved a plan to phase out new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. The state is the country's largest auto market and could set e standard for other states to follow.

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Electric cars are parked at a charging station in Sacramento, Calif.

California is poised to phase out sales of new gas-powered cars

8:34am August 25, 2022

by The Associated Press

The state is poised to set a 2035 deadline for all new vehicles sold in the state to be powered by electricity or hydrogen, a step that will speed the transition to more climate-friendly vehicles.

National

Texas ranchers struggle as they face the worst drought in over a decade

4:59pm August 24, 2022

by Mitch Borden

A months-long drought in Texas has at least one town trucking in water for residents. Ranchers are facing tough business decisions without enough water for their cattle.

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