American Farmers Are Paying A Price For Trump’s Tariffs
Could this dispute hasten the end of the family farm?
Environment
Pumice Raft Floating Toward Australia May Have Environmental Benefits
A giant mass of volcanic rock larger than the size of Manhattan is drifting toward Australia. Scientists hope it could help replenish the Great Barrier Reef.
As Puerto Rico Braces For Storm, DHS, FEMA To Move $271 Million To Border Operations
The Department of Homeland Security will move millions in emergency funds for new detention beds and facilities for court cases. House Democrats slammed the move, calling it "backwards and cruel."
How The Fires In The Amazon Rainforest Will Impact The Global Ecosystem
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dan Nepstad, president and founder of the Earth Innovation Institute, about the immediate and longer-term impact of fires in the Amazon.
Musical Instruments To Be Exempt From Restrictions On Heavily Trafficked Rosewood
An international endangered species treaty that placed trade restrictions on rosewood is poised to exempt musical instruments from the regulations.
More Companies Are Taking On The Challenge Of Capturing Carbon Dioxide
To address climate change, scientists say countries will need to capture and contain mass amounts of carbon dioxide. It's a technical and financial challenge that more companies are taking on.
Protesters In New Jersey Draw Attention To Lead In Newark's Drinking Water
Many Newark residents are relying on bottled water, as city leaders struggle to address the crisis. Protests happened against the backdrop of MTV's Video Music Awards, which were held in New Jersey.
Teen Activist Will Avoid Greenhouse Gas Emissions On Her Way To U.N. Summit
A 16-year-old Swedish activist has sailed the Atlantic to attend a U.N. climate summit. She's become a high-profile presence in climate diplomacy, and inspired teens to push for action.
Whatever Happened To ... The Mysterious Kidney Disease Striking Central America?
Some researchers now say that tens of thousands of deaths due to kidney failure may be linked to climate change. But others aren't so sure.
SOS From Brazil's Amazon Fire Protesters: 'We Need The World's Help Right Now'
Protesters took to the streets across Brazil this weekend to voice outrage over the fires burning through the Amazon.