Environment

Why There's A Divide Between Environmentalists And Evangelicals

5:51pm November 04, 2019

by Gregory Warner

Among the voices calling for action on climate change are some young evangelicals, despite the fact that church elders have portrayed environmentalism as anti-Christian.

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The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations that it is withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement. The move comes as climate change drives more frequent and severe wildfires, hurricanes and other hazards.

U.S. Formally Begins To Leave The Paris Climate Agreement

5:34pm November 04, 2019

by Rebecca Hersher

Under the agreement hammered out in 2015, the first day that countries can reverse the promises they made is Nov. 4, 2019. It will be another year before the American withdrawal is official.

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As Others Flee Wildfires, A Team In California Races Toward Them To Study The Weather

5:07pm November 04, 2019

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Matt Brewer, a member of the Fire Weather Research Lab at San Jose State University, about chasing a California fire and transmitting weather data from the scene.

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Bernadette Laos looks at what remains of her home, which was destroyed by the Kincade Fire, near Geyserville, Calif.

2 Major Wildfires That Have Raged In California Are Almost Fully Contained

2:53pm November 04, 2019

by Paolo Zialcita

The Kincade Fire to the north and the Maria Fire in the south are 80% contained and should be fully under control this week. Evacuation orders for about 190,000 Californians have been lifted.

Donald Trump Sign Bill Eliminating Regulations On The Mining Industry

What Are Coal Companies Leaving Behind In Texas?

1:39pm November 04, 2019

As coal companies attempt to raise revenues and cut costs, a Texas Tribune and Grist investigation looked into the consequences of jump-starting the industry.

Hazardous Air Quality Causes Public Health Emergency In New Delhi

6:11am November 04, 2019

Noel King talks to Niha Masih of The Washington Post about the "unbearable levels" of air pollution in northern India, and the negative effects on people's health and the economy.

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News Brief: Impeachment Probe, Whistleblower, New Delhi Pollution

6:05am November 04, 2019

Impeachment panels want to hear from the National Security Council's top lawyer. Whistleblower offers to field written questions about Ukraine call. Hazardous pollution levels recorded in New Delhi.

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Scientists Prioritize Protection of 'Climate Refugia'

5:12pm November 02, 2019

by Lauren Sommer

As climate change drives temperatures higher, scientists are finding places that are warming slightly less. They're known as "climate refugia."

Assessing Recent California Wildfire Damage

5:12pm November 02, 2019

by Kirk Siegler

Despite historically strong winds, California firefighters have been making progress containing multiple major fires. And the damage to homes has been light compared to recent years.

RS Automotive station's electric chargers look similar to their predecessors, creating confusion for some customers.

Gas Station Converts To Electric Charging Station And Speeds Ahead Of Curve

5:12pm November 02, 2019

by Hannah Hagemann

As the electric car industry ramps up, one gas station in Takoma Park, Md., has already changed lanes. The owner hopes to motivate other stations to make the shift.