Cuts To Emissions Testing Raise Environmental Concerns
North Carolina environmental officials say the state's air has become clean enough that only 22 of its 100 counties still have to conduct vehicle emissions testing.
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Arctic Council Pressures Tillerson To Take Action On Climate Change
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson got an earful from other countries over U.S. climate policy. At a meeting of the Arctic Council, they pressured him not to pull out of the Paris climate agreement.
Disappearing Montana Glaciers A 'Bellwether' Of Melting To Come?
Glaciers there are "an early indicator of the kinds of changes that are going to occur elsewhere," a scientist says. Since 1966, the glaciers in Glacier National Park shrunk an average of 39 percent.
Nearly All Puerto Rico Tap Water Violates Safety Standards, Says Environmental Group
A Natural Resources Defense Defense Council study finds the island has the highest rate of drinking water violations in the U.S. The group calls for investment in upgrades.
Senators Reject Effort To Roll Back Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rule
It's a rare victory for environmentalists so far under President Trump. The Senate rejection to rolling back an Obama-era regulation was close — tipping after three Republican senators voted no.
Lead Dust From Firearms Can Pose A Silent Health Risk
The Department of Defense has increased protections for military personnel from exposure to lead from firearms. It can be a health problem for people using recreational shooting ranges, too.
'Baby Dragon' Found In China Is The Newest Species Of Dinosaur
The Beibeilong was a giant, birdlike dinosaur that lived some 90 million years ago. Scientists say it had massive feathered wings and a birdlike skull and could grow to more than 26 feet long.
Location A Bigger Influence Than Race For Children In Public Housing
A new study finds that the neighborhood where children in public housing live impacts their life outcomes in more significant ways than race does.
Trump Will Decide If U.S. Should Withdraw From Climate Accord
The Paris accord commits nations to reduce carbon emissions. Steve Inskeep talks to Scott Segal, a lobbyist who represents a range of energy companies, who wants the U.S. to stay in the deal.
There Must Be More Productive Ways To Talk About Climate Change
Rachel Martin talks to climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe, who stresses how unproductive it is to label someone a "climate denier."