California farmers turn to agave amid drought conditions and climate change
Farmers in California are trying to plant crops that don't require a lot of water. Some are turning to growing agave as a response to a warming state.
Environment
An examination of the links between the climate and our food
This week NPR will have a series of stories and conversations about the future of food: how climate change is affecting our food, and how our food is affecting the climate.
'Mr. Greedy,' a prolific penguin dad, has died at age 33
Mr. Greedy, a beloved member of the Maryland Zoo, was a prolific breeder who helped boost the endangered African penguin population. He died following an age-related health decline, the zoo said.
Proposed Midwest carbon capture pipeline is stirring controversy
In recent years, there have been lots of proposals for new carbon dioxide pipelines tied to a technology called carbon capture and storage. It's an effort to blunt the impact of climate change. A proposed pipeline in the Midwest would be one of the country's largest designated for carbon capture.
Hurricane season lull may be coming to an end, forecasters say
Storms usually form between the end of August through October, but this August and early September have been oddly quiet. That's changing as conditions in the Atlantic become more conducive to storms.
A new kind of chaplain is helping people deal with 'climate grief'
A new kind of spiritual adviser is rising among clergy trained in handling grief and other difficult emotions.
Humpback whales make custom fishing nets — out of bubbles
To target the tiny prey they depend on, humpbacks have developed a way of trapping them with nets made out of bubbles. A new study shows exactly how they do it.
Chronic illness shattered this teen's life. Her service dog helped get it back
The middle school winner of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, changed her life.
Could you live without shopping for a year? Try the 'no-buy challenge'
The goal is to save money, cut back on overconsumption and be more mindful of wasteful and unsustainable shopping habits. This guide can help you start a challenge of your own.
Coastal flooding is getting more common, even on sunny days
High tide floods – when water collects in streets or even seeps into buildings on days without rain – are increasingly common in coastal areas as sea levels rise, a new report warns.