Death Valley Posts 130-Degree Heat, Potentially Matching A Record High
The hottest place on Earth is as hot as it's ever been, at least in terms of recorded temperatures in modern times.
Environment
What's Needed To Manage Wildfires
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Scott Stephens, professor of wildfire science, about the ongoing threat of wildfires as much of the western U.S. continues facing extreme heat.
The Warming Climate Is Sparking Wildfires On The East Coast
The warming climate is raising the risk of major wildfires almost everywhere, including in normally wet New England. Forest managers in New Hampshire are alerting residents and stepping up prevention.
Heat Wave Killed An Estimated 1 Billion Sea Creatures, And Scientists Fear Even Worse
An estimated 1 billion sea creatures, mostly mussels, died in the heat wave last week along Vancouver's shorelines. But the marine biologist taking count worries the actual number will be much higher.
Finally Some Good News! China Says Giant Pandas Are No Longer Endangered
The announcement comes five years after the International Union for Conservation of Nature officially removed giant pandas from its endangered list.
More People Are Moving To Places Where Wildfires Are A Growing Risk
Even as climate change makes wildfires more frequent and intense, more people are moving to fire-prone areas. The fastest such growth is in the Southeast, where few consider wildfire much of a threat.
Descendants Of Slaves Say This Proposed Grain Complex Will Destroy The Community
A bitter fight is ongoing between powerful backers of a giant terminal on the Mississippi River and residents of the historic Black town of Wallace, La., who say this is environmental racism.
When Oil Companies Say They're Going Green, Should We Believe Them?
Oil companies pledge to invest billions in renewable energy and nascent carbon capture technology. That sounds like a lot of money, but it's practically pocket change for the biggest of companies.
The Deadliest Fire In American History Happened In A Place You Wouldn't Expect
The deadliest fire in American history was in a place many don't associate with wildfire: Northeast Wisconsin. The warming climate is amplifying the risk of more major fires outside the Western U.S.
There's Work To Do If The Olympics Actually Wants To Be Environmentally-Friendly
The Olympics aim to set an example for environmentally-friendly mass events. Environmental NGOs and scholars say the reality falls well short of the rhetoric, including at this summer's Tokyo games.