Environment

Solar's Future Is So Bright… But Clouds Are In The Forecast

1:03pm June 06, 2017

A new report suggests solar jobs have grown 17 times faster than the overall U.S. economy. But now that President Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement, what's the future of solar power in America?

Communities like Barnegat Light, N.J., have seen debate over seismic research on the ocean floor.

Trump Administration Seeking Permits For Seismic Air Gun Surveys In Atlantic

7:51pm June 05, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The proposal would allow five energy companies to incidentally harass ocean wildlife by using seismic air guns for oil and gas exploration, much to the chagrin of environmental groups.

Mayors, Companies Vow To Act On Climate, Even As U.S. Leaves Paris Accord

4:41pm June 05, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

President Trump has announced he will withdraw the U.S. from the global agreement to fight climate change. But more than 1,200 mayors, governors and business leaders say they're still on board.

CEO Of Electric Power Giant Criticizes Trump Decision To Withdraw From Paris Climate Agreement

8:11am June 04, 2017

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Nick Akins, head of American Electric Power, about his reaction to President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.

Why Republican Mayor In Indiana Isn't Cheering On Climate Agreement Withdrawal

8:11am June 04, 2017

As mayor of Carmel, Ind., James Brainard is working to combat climate change. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks the longtime Republican why climate change is important to him and his city.

In Washington, D.C., demonstrators called for a congressional independent commission to investigate connections between the Trump campaign and the Russian government — one of several nationwide "March for Truth" rallies on Saturday.

March For Truth Protesters Demand Independent Russia Investigation

5:56am June 04, 2017

by Vanessa Romo

In dozens of cities across the U.S. on Saturday, thousands of demonstrators rallied to call for a congressional independent commission to investigate connections between the Trump campaign and Russia.

Former Energy Secretary Says Climate Change Needs 'A Robust Response'

6:27pm June 03, 2017

President Trump said the U.S. has withdrawn from the Paris Climate Accord. NPR's Michel Martin talks about possible effects with Ernest Moniz, former energy secretary and an MIT professor.

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Barbershop: President Trump's Paris Accord Decision And Kathy Griffin

6:27pm June 03, 2017

Farajii Muhammad, host of Listen Up! on WEAA in Baltimore, political commentator Gayle Trotter and Ask a Mexican columnist Gustavo Arellano discuss the Paris Accord decision and comic Kathy Griffin.

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Energy Economist Says Paris Accord Withdraw Doesn't Mean Much For U.S. Energy

6:27pm June 03, 2017

With 40 percent of the nation's coal, Wyoming is by far the largest coal-producing state. NPR's Michel Martin talks about the future of coal production with energy economist Robert Godby.

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Will China Take A Bigger Role As The U.S. Leaves The Climate Pact?

12:00pm June 03, 2017

As the U.S. withdrawals from the climate deal, China is positioned to lead environmental efforts. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Alvin Lin from the Natural Resources Defense Council's China Program.

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