North Carolina Goes To The Frogs As Flooding, Breeding Align
In the wake of Hurricane Florence, the North Carolina coast has been plagued with a tide of frogs and toads, but the storm's record-setting floods aren't entirely to blame.
Environment
In Changing Climate, Endangered Right Whales Find New Feeding Grounds
North Atlantic right whales used to turn up large numbers off Maine's coast, but now, adapting to climate changes, they are being spotted further north in Gulf of St. Lawrence.
What It Would Take To Avert The Dire Situation Described In The U.N. Climate Report
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Andrew Jones of the nonprofit Climate Interactive about why he thinks people should fight to reverse the climate change trend, despite recent bleak projections.
Co-Author Of United Nations' Climate Report Discusses Group's Findings
The United Nations' scientific panel released a report that paints a dire picture of the world in 2040. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with one of the co-authors, Professor William Solecki.
Greensboro Gets New System To Help Filter City Water
Greensboro has a new filtration system to help reduce potentially harmful chemicals found in the city's drinking water.
Climate Report Warns Of Extreme Weather, Displacement of Millions Without Action
A scientific panel, convened by the U.N., lays out a challenging path to keep the global climate from warming more than 1.5 degrees Celsius — the red line for dangerous consequences.
Experts Predict Fish Kills Will Continue For Weeks In North Carolina
A common phenomenon following hurricanes is massive fish die-offs, also known as fish kills.
Disastrous Effects Of Climate Change Are Happening Now, Report Says
The U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a new report. Noel King talks to Kristie Ebi, a co-author of the report, about what it says about the consequences of climate change.
New Global Report Warns Of Climate Change Consequences
Noel King talks to Jim Skea, co-chair of the U.N.-led Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, that called for urgent action to get climate change under control and warned of dire consequences.
China Reshapes The Vital Mekong River To Power Its Expansion
Chinese companies are building infrastructure and dams along the vast river that runs through five Southeast Asian countries before emptying into the South China Sea.