Environment

Congressional Democrats Say Climate Change Is A Priority As They Control The House

4:22pm February 05, 2019

by Rebecca Hersher

Two House committees are holding climate-related hearings on Wednesday. The Democrats are hoping to bring attention to the issue of climate change — an issue that was not a priority for Republicans.

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The Ngozumpa Glacier in the Himalayas of Nepal, filling the valley in the foreground, now contains meltwater pools.

Report: Global Warming Could Melt At Least A Third Of Himalayan Glaciers

3:46pm February 05, 2019

by Danielle Preiss

If temperatures continue to rise, glaciers would begin to disappear, with a serious impact on the area's water resources.

Trump Accused Of Moving Too Fast With Plans To Drill For Oil In Alaska

11:39am February 05, 2019

by Ravenna Koenig

The Trump administration is holding public hearings on its push to drill oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Critics say the process is being rushed and downplays environmental risks.

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Trump To Nominate Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt To Lead Department

5:38pm February 04, 2019

by Nathan Rott

President Trump announced plans to nominate acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, a former lobbyist, to head the agency.

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A row of new reverse vending machines, which collect drink containers for recycling, greets customers at the grand opening of the BottleDrop Redemption Center in Medford, Ore.

Oregon Bottle Deposit System Hits 90 Percent Redemption Rate

1:11pm February 04, 2019

by Cassandra Profita

The expanded program includes more types of containers and benefits from a cleaner mix of recyclable materials, which is easier to sell than the mishmash of waste that ends up in curbside bins.

Robin Mongoyak and his young son enjoy the sunshine out on the southern edge of UtqiaÄ¡vik.

After 2 Months, The Sun Rises In The Northernmost U.S. Town

11:12am February 03, 2019

by Ravenna Koenig

The mid-winter sunrise on the Arctic Coast is a sweet sign of hope in the town of Utqiaġvik.

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The Role Climate Change Plays In Weather Extremes

5:09pm February 02, 2019

After a week of record-cold temperatures, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe about how climate change is leading to more weather extremes.

A sign that reads "You are in bear country, be bear aware" stands amongst tall grasses next to the Marias River in northwest Montana.

As Grizzlies Come Back, Frustration Builds Over Continued Protections

2:58pm February 02, 2019

by Nathan Rott

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service keeps trying, and failing, to get grizzly bears taken off the endangered species list. Some worry that frustration over this could hurt efforts to protect the bears.

A special airlift brought these flamingo chicks from a dried out dam near Kimberley to a center in Pretoria, Thursday.

Thirsty Baby Flamingos Airlifted To Safety In South Africa

1:10pm February 02, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

A drought left a flamingo breeding ground dry near Kimberley, South Africa. When the adult birds left, animal lovers flew thousands of baby birds to safety.

The view from the Mt. Adams fire tower shows the wildest reaches of the upper Hudson River valley.

Environment

Winter Joy: Breaking Trail In 15 Degrees

8:07am February 02, 2019

NCPR reporters Brian Mann and Emily Russell trekked through the snow to the peak of Mount Adams. Their journey to the top is one for the books.