The Real Estate We're In
NPR launches a new series on America's housing crisis. “Shut Out of the Housing Market,” we talk to the reporter behind it.
Environment
The Story Of Sand In 'The World In A Grain'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with author Vince Beiser about his new book, The World in a Grain. The book tells the story of sand and the crucial role it plays in our lives.
Europe Deals A Blow To CRISPR Technology, U.S. Approves 'Bleeding' Veggie Burger
A European court tightens rules on genetically engineered foods while the U.S. approves a "bleeding" veggie burger that relies on gene editing, sending mixed messages to the industry and consumers.
Car Makers React To Freezing Of Fuel Efficiency Standards
The Trump administration has rolled back Obama-era fuel efficiency standards. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with John McElroy, host of the TV show Autoline, about how car manufacturers are responding.
San Diego Researchers Measure The Highest Ocean Surface Temperature In A Century
The water, collected by scientists with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, measured 78.6 degrees Fahrenheit. "It really is weird," a research scientist said. It all started with the blob.
Which Vision Of Farming Is Better For The Planet?
Should we concentrate farming in a small area, or spread it out to reduce the environmental impact? It's a dilemma farmers face as they feed a growing planet. A new study weighs in.
Harvard Research Fellow Estimates Puerto Rico's Death Toll Following Hurricane Maria
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Satchit Balsari, a research fellow at Harvard Medical School and the T.H. Chan School of Public Health about his estimate of Puerto Rico's death toll following Hurricane Maria and recommendations for preparedness.
Administration Proposes Rolling Back Fuel Economy Standards
Rachel Martin talks to Margo Oge, who helped develop the Environmental Protection Agency's emission standards, about the Trump administration's decision to weaken efficiency requirements.
Heavy Rains Bring Big Concerns For Farmers
After days of storms and heavy rainfall, some Triad farmers are beginning to crave sunshine for their crops.