Why Russia's thawing permafrost is a global problem
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Joshua Yaffa, Moscow correspondent for the New Yorker, about a major climate change threat confronting Russia.
Environment
Could the world become too warm to hold Winter Olympics?
If nations don't address high greenhouse gas emissions, by the 2080s, all but one of the 21 cities that previously hosted the Winter Games would be able to do so again, a new study has found.
A teen's solo transatlantic flight calls attention to wasteful 'ghost flights'
Kai Forsyth relished being the only passenger on a flight from London to Orlando. But his solo trip highlights the wastefulness of near-empty flights that environmentalists are trying to ban.
Colorado looks to expand building codes as climate change increases risk of wildfires
There are new calls for stronger building codes in Colorado after devastating suburban wildfires. The towns weren't considered at high risk for fire, but the warming climate is changing that calculus.
The Tonga volcano caused an oil spill on Peru's coast. Fishermen are protesting
Because of waves from Saturday's eruption, an estimated 6,000 barrels of oil were spilled near Peru's main refinery on the coast in an area rich in marine biodiversity.
To get by in a changing climate, plants need animal poop to carry them to safety
As the climate gets hotter, plants could need to move to new habitats. But animals that eat their fruit and help spread the seeds are disappearing.
Satellite photos show Tonga before and after huge undersea volcano eruption
Significant damage is being reported on the Pacific island of Tonga and thick ash on an airport runway is preventing aid from arriving.
22 tips for 2022: Ditch fast fashion by choosing clothes that will outlast trends
This simple trick can help you decide if an item of clothing is worth investing in, or if it's a passing trend you'd be better off passing on.
Biden's climate agenda is stalled in Congress. In Hawaii, one key part is going ahead
Hawaii gets most of its electricity from oil and coal. So the state is trying an experiment to get the utility off fossil fuels - and becoming a model for regulators across the US.
Congo Basin peatlands have trapped years' worth of carbon. How can they be protected?
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist John Cannon about the dangers of destroying a hidden peatland in the Congo Basin that has locked in as much carbon dioxide as the world emits in three years.