Many Native Americans Can't Get Clean Water, Report Finds
A new report from DigDeep and the U.S. Water Alliance found race is the strongest predictor of water and sanitation access. This has implications for public health.
Environment
How Virtual Reality Can Help People Better Understand Climate Change
As communities plan for sea level rise, it can be hard to convince residents of the dramatic changes in store. A California scientist is testing one possible answer: virtual reality.
Living Near The Future Pipeline
A Keystone pipeline spill is causing alarm among landowners who live in the proposed path of a new pipeline. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Jeanne Crumly of Page, Neb.
Connecticut Plane Crash Sparks Toxicity Fears Over Firefighting Foam
Last month, authorities in Connecticut extinguished a fire resulting from a plane crash with FAA-required foam. Now, other federal agencies are concerned the foam might pose health risks.
State Regulators Bring Violations Against Cities After Chemical Releases
State environmental regulators are bringing violat
The News Roundup - International
Bolivia has a new leader, protests still rage in Hong Kong, and the climate crisis continues to wreak havoc across the globe.
The U.S. Natural Gas Boom Is Fueling A Global Plastics Boom
America is now the world's biggest exporter of ethane, a part of natural gas that's a building block for making plastics. That's helping fuel the fast-growing global plastics industry.
Following Days Of Destructive Floods, Italy Declares A State Of Emergency In Venice
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said an emergency fund of 20 million euros ($22 million) was approved. The money will help the city cover the damages done to homes and businesses.
Why Climate Change Poses A Particular Threat To Child Health
A sweeping study in The Lancet finds that longstanding progress in treating diseases and reducing childhood deaths is in jeopardy.
Gov. Cooper Talks Up Offshore Wind As Part of Clean Energy Future
Gov. Roy Cooper says it's time to end legislative battles over wind energy and make sure it's part of a future clean energy system in North Carolina.