Could Mussels Teach Us How To Clean Up Oil Spills?
A review of "mussel-inspired chemistry" points to promising ways we can learn from mussels about how to clean up water.
Environment
Norway Surveys Sunken Soviet Submarine
A Norwegian team has found some radioactivity leaking from the sub, which sank in 1989. But they say it poses no threat to the environment.
High-Tide Flooding On The Rise, Especially Along The East Coast, Forecasters Warn
As sea levels rise, coastal flooding that used to happen only during storms is increasingly occurring on sunny days. That has local officials reconsidering everything from zoning to police budgets.
Your Hummus Habit Could Be Good For The Earth
High in fiber and protein, chickpeas are playing a starring role on menus. They're also good for soil health — and growing demand could help restore soils depleted by decades of intensive farming.
Foresight 2020: Governor Jay Inslee
Inslee's campaign focuses on fighting climate change.
Brazil Judge Orders Mining Company To Pay For Damage From Dam Disaster
Hundreds of people died when a ruptured dam unleashed a wave of mining waste in the town of Brumadinho in January. Mining giant Vale said it is committed to fixing the damage.
Plastic Has A Big Carbon Footprint — But That Isn't The Whole Story
Plastic waste litters cities, oceans and even the air. Largely overlooked is how making plastic affects the environment. Plastic is a big contributor to global warming. So are its alternatives.
Why Only 13% Of California Homeowners Have Earthquake Insurance
Only 13% of California homeowners have earthquake insurance. In the wake of the earthquakes that struck last week, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with California Earthquake Authority CEO Glenn Pomeroy.
Toxic Algae Bloom Closes 25 Beaches On Mississippi's Coast, Fed By Fresh Floodwaters
The blue-green algae "can cause rashes, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting," the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality says.
Trump Touts 'Environmental Leadership,' Even As D.C. Has Floods And Critics Pounce
In an East Room event that played like a campaign rally, President Trump touted his push for clean air and "crystal clear" water. He made no mention of climate change, a growing concern for voters.