Water Crisis Puts Oregon Community At A Crossroads
Groundwater in southeastern Oregon is drying up. Farming, which uses a lot of that water, could decimate the region unless communities make drastic changes soon.
Environment
Bushfires In Australia Rage On With No Relief In Sight
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sydney Morning Herald reporter Laura Chung about the extent of bushfires raging in Australia.
Encore: I Spy, Via Spy Satellite: Melting Himalayan Glaciers
Scientists are using old spy satellite images to measure the effects of climate change. They're finding that glaciers in the Himalayas are melting twice as fast as they were a few decades earlier.
Reporters Pick Their Favorite Global Stories Of The Decade
The topics range from a ticking time bomb in the Arctic to the art of taking selfies in an ethical way. Here are the stories selected by our contributors.
Threat Of Wildfires Not Enough To Cancel Sydney's New Year's Eve Fireworks
Thousands have called for the iconic Sydney fireworks display to be canceled because of record heat and fire. Australian officials say they will go ahead unless conditions are declared catastrophic.
The Rediscovery Of The Colorado Orange Apple
In Colorado they have rediscovered a long-lost apple, the Colorado Orange apple. Jude Schuenemeyer talks about the discovery.
The Global Stories Of 2019 That You Probably Missed
The topics range from the way mangroves fight climate change to a pop-up pub in China where young patrons learn about the issue of sexual consent.
Large Parts Of Pacific Ocean Reopened For Trawling
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with fishing captain Brad Pettinger about successful groundfish conservation and the reopening of bottom-trawling in the Pacific Ocean.
More Ice And Less Snow Gets A Chilly Reception In Anchorage, Alaska
As the climate warms, recent winters in Anchorage, Alaska, have seen more ice. The trend is leading to safety concerns and new measures to cope in this city where winter is defined by snow.
Some Advice On How To Get Rid Of Your Christmas Tree
Feeling guilty about leaving your Christmas tree on the curb on trash day? According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, that actually might be the greenest way to dispose of it.