From Health Care To The Economy: Where Trump And Biden Stand
NPR Politics has pulled out the major party presidential candidates' plans on key issues facing the country. Read our guide to their policies.
Environment
Is The Risk Of Sea Level Rise Affecting Florida Home Prices? A New Study Says Yes
Research published this week finds that home sales volume and prices have declined in coastal census tracts vulnerable to sea level rise, relative to coastal areas less threatened by climate change.
What Are The Presidential Candidates' Views On Climate Change?
The contrast between President Trump's and Joe Biden's views is obvious when it comes to climate change. Biden has an ambitious plan to reduce emissions, while Trump has tried to boost fossil fuels.
What Is The Future Of The Oil Industry?
It's a pivotal moment for the oil industry. With a pandemic-induced demand crash, the uncertainty about the long-term prospects for gas is growing. Forecasts chart divergent paths for the future.
Reuters Reporter On The Rise Of Single-Use Plastic During The Pandemic
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Joe Brock of Reuters about an investigation into the rise of single-use plastic in the pandemic and the oil companies' massive investments into global plastic production.
Medical Residents Learn To Treat The Growing Health Hazards Of Climate Change
From heat-related illness to mosquito-borne infections, physicians are seeing the effects of a warming planet in the exam room. There's a growing push to teach doctors-in-training how to respond.
COVID-19 Stalks A Montana Town Already Grappling With Asbestos Disease
In Libby, Mont., an estimated 1 in 10 have an asbestos-related illness, after decades of pollution from a now-shuttered mine. With lungs already scarred, many fear contracting the coronavirus.
COVID-19 Is Turning The Fashion Industry On Its Head
The pandemic has major repercussions for the world of fashion. That could be a good thing because fast fashion can be ecologically devastating.
Cleanup Begins After Hurricane Delta Pummels Louisiana
People in south Louisiana are cleaning up after another hurricane walloped the state. Delta hit with 100-mph winds. More than a half-million homes and businesses are without power.
Pennsylvania Voters Don't Think Fracking Is A Big Issue Despite Trump's Focus On It
Pennsylvania is a major state for drilling natural gas. President Trump has made fracking a significant issue of his campaign in the swing state, but it's unclear how much it may help him.