The Past And Future Of Coal In China
In China's Shanxi province, farmers grew very rich prospecting for coal. Now, China has consolidated the mines and is aggressively cutting back production, for environmental reasons.
Environment
Potential Trump Adviser Suggests Climate Change Regulations Are Communist Conspiracy
President Trump has tapped a former Texas regulator to be his senior adviser on environmental policy. Like a string of other controversial picks, she questions the science behind climate change.
Shark Fin Trade Faces Troubled Waters As Global Pressure Mounts
Congress is once again considering a federal ban on shark fins, used in soup. But scientists are divided about whether a ban is the best way to protect the creatures, which are imperiled worldwide.
WHO To Farmers: Stop Giving Your Animals So Many Antibiotics
The World Health Organization is calling for strict limits on antibiotic use in animals raised for food. The guidelines could push many countries, including the U.S., to restrict drug use on farms.
How Cities Are Trying To Prepare, So They Don't Have To Repair
What makes a city resilient? And can embracing these techniques lessen the damage from environmental disasters?
Big Oil Has A Diversity Problem
The business wants to attract more women and minorities, but a history of racism and sexism makes that difficult.
Scientists Alarmed By Pruitt's Changes To EPA Advisory Boards
EPA head Scott Pruitt announced new rules this week barring researchers who've received agency grants from serving on key advisory boards. NPR's Scott Simon talks with professor Peter Thorne.
Environmental Groups Seek To Attract Minorities
The Flint water crisis prompted a focus on issues like drinking water infrastructure and on the people left out of the environmental movement. Some environmental groups are trying to change that.
Nonprofit Groups Say GOP Tax Bill Would Discourage Giving
The Republican tax bill keeps deductions for charitable donations, but nonprofits say other changes could reduce giving as much as $13 billion a year and they plan to fight the proposal.
Massive Government Report Says Climate Is Warming And Humans Are The Cause
The U.S. government's most comprehensive climate report to date is at odds with the statements made by President Trump and his Cabinet.