Tropical Storm Karen's Squalls Hit Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
The storm prompted the National Hurricane Center to issue warnings for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands.
Environment
Trump Administration Escalates Battle Over Environmental Regulations With California
The Trump administration threatens to cut federal highway dollars for California over air pollution.
No Plan B: Youth Leading The Charge On Climate
Young people are taking center stage in the fight against climate change.
We Are On The Front Line Of Climate Change, Marshall Islands President Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Hilda Heine, president of the Marshall Islands, about the impact of climate change on the small Pacific island nation.
Tropical Depression Karen Rolling Toward Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
The governor of Puerto Rico had closed schools and public buildings as a precaution against another devastating storm.
Climate Liability Lawsuits Could Help With Costs Of Adapting To A Hotter Earth
Cities, states and federal governments are suing oil companies, alleging they're financially responsible for damaging effects of climate change. It could help with costs of adapting to a hotter Earth.
Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Calls On World Leaders To Take Action At The U.N.
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg delivered a speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit calling on world leaders to act to address climate change.
Endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrows Released Into The Wild Despite Concerns
There are fewer than 80 Florida grasshopper sparrows left in the wild. As researchers release more into the wild, there's a fight brewing about whether that's the best plan to save them.
Transcript: Greta Thunberg's Speech At The U.N. Climate Action Summit
"You have stolen my dreams, and my childhood, with your empty words. And yet I'm one of the lucky ones," activist Greta Thunberg, 16, tells world leaders.
No Plan B: A Different Government Shutdown
Climate activists are about to royally mess up Washingtonians' commutes.