Environment

Water was sold out at a grocery store in North Miami, Fla., on Friday as residents heeded warnings to stockpile a week's worth of food and supplies before Hurricane Dorian arrives on Monday.

Hurricane Dorian Grows Into Category 4 Storm As It Heads Toward Bahamas, U.S.

11:24pm August 30, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

Forecasters warn, "Dorian is anticipated to remain an extremely dangerous major hurricane ... into next week. Florida and Georgia have declared emergencies along the wide possible path of the storm.

Environment

Oil Industry Group Responds To Methane Limit Rollback

5:29am August 30, 2019

NPR's Noel King talks with Erik Milito of the American Petroleum Institute about the Trump administration's proposal to roll back Obama-era regulations on methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

Queue Listen Now

Looking for scraps of lead to sell, young people in the town of Kabwe, Zambia, dig through the toxic tailings left behind from 100 years of mining.

Whatever Happened To ... The Kids Whose Lead Levels Were Off The Charts?

5:43pm August 29, 2019

by Susan Brink

They live in the lead-contaminated village of Kabwe, Zambia. A World Bank loan for lead cleanup offered reason for hope. A new report assesses the current situation.

Environment

Not All Oil Companies Support Trump Administration's Rollback Of Methane Emission Rule

5:02pm August 29, 2019

by Jeff Brady

The Trump administration wants to weaken regulation of methane emissions, a powerful greenhouse gas. The move faces opposition from environmentalists and some in the oil and gas industry.

Former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister Weighs In On Rollback Of Emissions Rules

5:02pm August 29, 2019

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister about how rolling back methane emissions restrictions will affect the fossil fuel industry.

1A Across America: A Conversation With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz

4:10pm August 29, 2019

We ask him your questions. We also discuss corndogs.

Mangroves, Climate Change And Hurricanes

5:07am August 29, 2019

by Brendan Rivers

Climate change is extending the range of mangroves. The tropical trees are thriving farther north and south than ever before. Scientists say that's actually helping limit damage during hurricanes.

Queue Listen Now

Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, arrived in New York Wednesday aboard a boat rather than a plane to emphasize the need to reduce carbon-emission damage to the planet.

Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrives In New York After Sailing The Atlantic

8:14pm August 28, 2019

by Jeff Brady

The 16-year-old Swedish activist chose sailing over flying to attend a United Nations climate summit. She's inspired young people around the world to protest for more climate action.

As part of a national plan reassessing the status of animals and plants on the Endangered Species List, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recommended that Key Deer be "delisted due to recovery."

Trump Administration Opens Door To Dropping Florida's Key Deer From Endangered List

4:20pm August 28, 2019

by Greg Allen

U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials recommended that Key Deer be "delisted due to recovery," but advocates say the Key Deer population was hard hit by Hurricane Irma and its aftermath.

A sign warns beachgoers about sharks in the water at Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Mass.

Sand, Sunscreen And ... Sharks! Cape Cod Beach Towns Do More To Keep People Safe

4:20pm August 28, 2019

by Sarah Mizes-Tan

One year after a young man died in a shark attack, Cape Cod beach towns are adding emergency services and high-tech detection. An influx of great whites followed a rebound in the seal population.