After 2 Months, The Sun Rises In The Northernmost U.S. Town
The mid-winter sunrise on the Arctic Coast is a sweet sign of hope in the town of Utqiaġvik.
Environment
The Role Climate Change Plays In Weather Extremes
After a week of record-cold temperatures, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe about how climate change is leading to more weather extremes.
As Grizzlies Come Back, Frustration Builds Over Continued Protections
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service keeps trying, and failing, to get grizzly bears taken off the endangered species list. Some worry that frustration over this could hurt efforts to protect the bears.
Thirsty Baby Flamingos Airlifted To Safety In South Africa
A drought left a flamingo breeding ground dry near Kimberley, South Africa. When the adult birds left, animal lovers flew thousands of baby birds to safety.
Winter Joy: Breaking Trail In 15 Degrees
NCPR reporters Brian Mann and Emily Russell trekked through the snow to the peak of Mount Adams. Their journey to the top is one for the books.
Polar Vortex's End Is Near, Forecasters Say, Promising A Strong Warmup
By Saturday, the National Weather Service says, the central Plains area will see temperatures in the low 60s — nearly 20-25 degrees above normal.
Why Peter Stark's 'Frozen Alive' Story Still Resonates More Than 20 Years Later
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author and historian Peter Stark about his second-person narrative "Frozen Alive" in Outside Magazine which deals explicitly with hypothermia's physiological effects.
Here's How PG&E's Bankruptcy Might Hurt California's Ambitious Climate Goals
PG&E is key to helping California meet its ambitious goal of zero carbon electricity by mid-century. Now there's concern that the utility's bankruptcy may set that back.
Tesla's Challenge: Leaving Behind The Lap Of Luxury
Tesla is finally turning a profit selling premium electric cars. But CEO Elon Musk doesn't want to make money just selling luxury cars to the world's elite. He's still aiming for the masses.
Winter Storms To Heat Waves, How Better Climate Data Can Make Us More Prepared
Scientists are getting more and better data on our changing climate. Now, there's a push to use it to help people cope with the extremes we know are coming.