You May Be Surprised To Learn Which 2 Countries Are Making The Globe A Lot Greener
Satellite images show the amount of green vegetation on Earth increasing, despite deforestation. But some of the added greenery has a downside.
Environment
Harley-Davidson Embraces A New Sound As It Enters The Electric Era
The LiveWire, Harley's first electric bike, was first announced more than four years ago. It's finally hitting the streets this summer — for a hefty price. But will Harley fans be along for the ride?
Butterflies Vs. Border Wall: National Butterfly Center Seeks Restraining Order
The center says government officials have already cut down trees on its private property in anticipation of a border wall. The planned wall would split its property in two.
McConnell Plans To Bring Green New Deal To Senate Vote
The Senate majority leader wants to put the massive progressive climate change framework to a vote. Its Democratic sponsor is not pleased by the move from the top Senate Republican.
President Trump And Allies Push To Save A Very Specific Coal Plant
President Trump and other Republicans are pressuring the Tennessee Valley Authority not to close a coal plant in Kentucky. A major Trump backer supplies the plant with most of its coal.
Government Can Waive Environmental Laws To Build Border Wall Prototypes, Court Rules
Environmental groups and the state of California had argued that the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it waived the environmental laws to build border barriers. A court disagrees.
How To Get Meat Eaters To Eat More Plant-Based Foods? Make Their Mouths Water
Vegetable-based dishes may be better for the Earth but don't always sound seductive on menus. Marketers, researchers and food chains think they know how to get meat lovers to make the swap more often.
Seattle's Unusually Frigid Temperatures And Heavy Snowfall Stretch Into Next Week
A rare winter storm in the State of Washington prompted its governor to declare a state of emergency. More than 200 flights were cancelled on Friday and drivers are being urged to stay off the roads.
Your Questions About Plastic Waste, Answered
How can I find out if my plastic waste is really being recycled What makes some plastic recyclable and some not? Here are answers from the NPR correspondents working on "The Plastic Tide" series.
Friday News Roundup - International
Savage, climate change and the latest on Venezuela are some of the things that made headlines this week.