Many People Living In Flood-Prone Areas Can't Afford Expensive Flood Insurance
Federal flood insurance has become dramatically more expensive in some places, putting it out of reach for many people who live on floodplains.
Environment
Per Espen Stoknes: What Holds Us Back From Facing The Threats Of Climate Change?
Psychologist Per Espen Stoknes explains the inner defenses that block most people from recognizing the urgency of climate change. He asks, what is a better way to think and talk about this crisis?
Sean Davis: What Can We Learn From The Global Effort To Save The Ozone Layer?
In 1988, the Montreal Protocol was the first step in a long process to save the ozone layer. Sean Davis explains the impact of the agreement, and the lessons we can apply to the crisis we face today.
Jennifer Wilcox: How Can We Remove CO2 From The Atmosphere? Will We Do It In Time?
To slow climate change, we need to lower emissions and remove carbon from the atmosphere. Chemical engineer Jennifer Wilcox says the technology is there, and we need to scale it.
Greta Thunberg: Are We Running Out Of Time To Save Our Planet?
In 2018, teenager Greta Thunberg began protesting to demand action on climate change. She has inspired protests worldwide. Greta says it's time to panic: we're running out of time to save our planet.
Bruce Friedrich: How Is Eating Meat Affecting Our Planet?
Bruce Friedrich shows how plant and cell-based products could soon transform the way we eat ... and reduce the global meat industry's impact on the planet.
Carmakers To White House: Work With California On Rules For Greenhouse Gases
Seventeen automakers signed a letter to the Trump administration and California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying they want one set of policies to reduce greenhouse gases and make cars more fuel efficient.
Microplastics Have Invaded The Deep Ocean — And The Food Chain
Giant gyres of plastic in the ocean grab headlines, but it's the tiny bits of plastic that scare scientists. And they've made their way everywhere, a new study finds — including in our seafood.
Spotted: A Swarm Of Ladybugs So Huge, It Showed Up On National Weather Service Radar
Meteorologists in Southern California were puzzled by the big green blob on their radar — it looked like a rainstorm on what was a clear day. Then they discovered it was beetles.
Contentious Oregon Climate Plan Takes Lessons From California's Mistakes
Oregon will be the second state to pass an economywide system to regulate carbon emissions. Critics say a similar program in California has not had much impact.