'Rethinking The Past' In The Aftermath Of California's Deadly Wildfires
Last month's deadly Camp Fire has become a turning point in the debate over how western forests should be managed.
Environment
Arctic Report Card Documents 'Cascading Effects' Of Warming Ocean Temperatures
The U.S. government says warming ocean temperatures and melting ice have resulted in the "most unprecedented transition in history" in the Arctic, leading to extreme weather events across the globe.
What's Wrong With The Argument 'The Climate Is Always Changing'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with climate scientist Stephanie Herring about why the argument "the climate is always changing" is problematic in explaining the temperature changes around the world today.
Rhetoric And Reaction: The Trade War In Northern Minnesota
We spoke with union leaders about what it's like when federal policy affects the only trade in town.
California Gov. Jerry Brown Outlines Challenges In Fight Against Wildfires
California Gov. Jerry Brown explains the challenges facing his state in trying to prevent more deadly wildfires in coming years.
OPINION: What My Dad And I Learned In Hunting Class
A father and son are part of the majority of Americans who don't hunt and didn't learn from their parents. So they take a class, and learn a little about hunting and a few things about themselves.
Trump EPA Proposes Major Rollback Of Federal Water Protections
The Trump administration wants to substantially limit which waterways are protected under the Clean Water Act. Farmers and developers have long lobbied against the current rule as too expansive.
Miracle On Your Street: How The Post Office Handles Holidays
Is the USPS headed for a revamp?
U.N. Climate Change Summit Enters Crucial Final Week
World leaders are gathered in Poland this week to discuss climate change. The U.S. hosted a meeting on coal, a highly polluting fuel, that many developing nations depend on.
Why Scientists Are Talking About Attribution Science And What It Is
As negotiators struggle to hammer out the rule book for a global climate agreement, scientists meeting in Washington, D.C., have yet more evidence linking climate change and extreme weather.