'Scary Moms' Are Part Of The Citizen War Against Pollution In Pakistan
Environmental advocates in smog-choked Lahore say the Pakistani government has long downplayed the problem of air pollution. That might be changing.
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Australia Deploys Military Reservists To Combat Wildfire, As Thousands Evacuate
Australia's volatile fire season saw "one of the worst days on record" this weekend, as record-breaking temperatures and low humidity exacerbated conditions.
The Plight Of The Old-Fashioned Fisherman On A Changing Ocean
For reasons ranging from climate change to protected zones, fisherfolk who go out in a small boat and use a rod are having a difficult time coming up with a good catch nowadays.
California Cities Turn To Hired Hooves To Help Prevent Massive Wildfires
Cities across California are clearing out brush and invasive grasses on hillsides to help prevent wildfires from spreading. But in some towns, in addition to hired hands, they're also using goats.
How Climate Change Is Affecting Australia's Fires
Australia's Conservative government rejects efforts to tackle climate change. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former fire commissioner Greg Mullins about the public's anger as parts of Australia burn.
Threatened Hawaiian Bird Strives To Make Comeback
One of Hawaii's most threatened seabirds, the Newell's shearwater, makes its home on the island of Kauai. Conservationists there are fighting to keep the iconic bird from disappearing.
Largest Plague Of Locusts In A Quarter Century Hits Africa And Middle East
The worst locust infestation in a quarter century has struck wide areas of Africa and the Middle East, endangering populations that are already living on the edge.
Supreme Court To Take Up Legal Battle Over Water Between Florida And Georgia
Georgia and Florida have been waging a decades-long legal battle over water resources, a problem likely to hit other areas as climate changes. The dispute is now headed to the Supreme Court.
Bushfires In Australia May Get Even Worse With 'Horrible Day' On Horizon
Meteorologists are predicting "extreme" conditions for Saturday in New South Wales and Victoria, which have been wracked with deadly fires.
Duke Energy Agrees To Remove Coal Ash In North Carolina
The state of North Carolina says it has secured an