Environment

NPR reports from Texas' Kerr County, which saw the worst flooding

6:50pm July 07, 2025

by Tyler Bartlam

Kerr County, Texas, experienced the worst of the flooding and has seen the highest death toll. NPR's Juana Summers describes the scene where she arrived Monday morning.

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Floods are getting more dangerous around the country, not just in Texas

1:30pm July 07, 2025

The deadly floods in Central Texas were caused by extremely heavy rain. Climate change is causing even more rain to fall during the heaviest storms.

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Texas lawmaker wants investigation into weather alert system and storm preparedness

6:43am July 07, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, says affected Texans are owed an investigation into what went wrong with evacuating flooded areas and how it can be prevented from happening again.

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Search and rescue operations in Comfort, Texas

After Texas flood, former camper reflects on Camp Mystic's traditions and loss

5:05am July 07, 2025

by Michel Martin

Dozens are dead following flash flooding in Texas, including some at Camp Mystic. NPR speaks with Lauren Garcia about the camp and what makes it a special place for the women in her family.

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Defunct oil wells are a national problem. Finding them is the first step

5:00am July 07, 2025

There could be about a million 'orphan' oil and gas wells across the U.S. As they age, they can leak greenhouse gases or unhealthy chemicals.

Environment

Surprising ways that alpaca farmers are managing heat stress on their animals

5:22pm July 06, 2025

by Pien Huang

The impact of severe heat waves on livestock is creating new challenges for those trying to manage the animals stress; alpaca farmers have surprising new methods.

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Heat and wildfire smoke affect birth outcomes, according to a new study

5:46pm July 05, 2025

by Alejandra Borunda

Heat and wildfire smoke affect birth outcomes, according to a new study of women in Los Angeles.

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Environment

'Super cooling' means setting your AC higher during off-peak hours. But does it work?

4:48pm July 04, 2025

by Ayana Archie

During summer heat, some turn to "super cooling" their homes by turning the thermostat way down in the morning, and raising it during electricity peak hours, to be energy efficient. But does it work?

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Environment

Why hydropower faces more barriers than wind or solar

4:39pm July 04, 2025

Hydroelectricity makes up about a third of renewable energy in the U.S. Plant operators say they have far more federal hurdles to overcome than wind or solar energy companies.

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States may meet federal deadline on new Colorado River water-sharing deal

5:05am July 04, 2025

About 40 million people rely on the Colorado River for drinking water. It also irrigates agricultural fields. It's also shrinking. Now, states might agree on a potential deal on sharing the river.

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