Biologist E.O. Wilson, who influenced how people see evolution and nature, dies at 92
Biologist and environmental activist E.O. Wilson died on Sunday at the age of 92. Wilson advocated for biodiversity and conservation.
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For over a century, California banned Indigenous cultural fires. Now, that's changing
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Don Hankins, an Indigenous fire expert at California State University, about the state's decision to permit cultural burns.
How 2021's floods and heat waves are signs of what's to come
Many of this year's deadly extreme weather is linked to climate change and scientists warn they're a sign of what's to come.
Changing climate parches Afghanistan, exacerbating poverty
A severe drought, now in its second year, has dramatically worsened the already desperate situation in the country with an economy in freefall following the Taliban takeover in August.
In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world
President Biden's lofty domestic goals were brought down to earth by congressional opposition, notably from one Democratic senator. International efforts to fight planetary warming also fell short.
A water diversion project that China is funding in Thailand is raising eyebrows
Plans for a new water diversion project in Thailand are alarming environmentalists. And a Chinese state-owned firm offered to finance it, raising flags with those who fear China's growing influence.
Biden's climate change plan stalls after Manchin opposes Build Back Better
President Biden campaigned on the most ambitious climate agenda of any major party candidate. But the cornerstone of his plan appears doomed in Congress, rejected by a Democrat from a coal state.
The Environmental Protection Agency announces new vehicle emission standards
The Biden administration, reversing another Trump rollback, is tightening vehicle fuel mileage standards. It comes as much of Biden's other climate plans are at risk.
Walmart sued for allegedly dumping hazardous waste in California
Investigators said inspections of trash compactors from Walmart stores over the last six years found dozens of items classified as either hazardous waste or customer records with personal information.
EPA announces tighter fuel economy standards for cars and trucks
The EPA announced on Monday a plan that it says will yield $190 billion in net benefits by 2050.