Chico Battles 'Most Destructive Fire' In California History
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the mayor of Chico, Calif., Sean Morgan, about the wildfires sweeping the region.
Environment
Federal Jury Rules That Company Failed To Keep Workers Safe During Coal Ash Clean-Up
A federal jury in Tennessee this week ruled in favor of blue-collar workers after a coal ash spill clean-up left many of them dead and sick. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Knoxville News Sentinel reporter Jamie Satterfield, who has been following the legal battle since last year.
In A Setback For Trump, Judge Blocks Keystone XL Pipeline Construction
Judge Brian Morris wrote the State Department's analysis of the pipeline's potential environmental impact fell short of a "hard look" on several items, including greenhouse gas emissions.
California May Soon Unravel Controversial Nets Used To Harvest Swordfish
Some of the last drift gillnet fishers in the world capture swordfish off the coast of California. But their days may be numbered as lawmakers seek to phase the nets out.
Luring More Women To Fishing In The Upper Great Lakes
A new study finds an uptick in the number of women who are fishing in the Upper Great Lakes region. Younger women especially seem drawn to a sport that is traditionally male-dominated.
Judge Blocks Feds' Effort To Shrink Red Wolf Territory
A federal judge says federal authorities are violating endangered species protections with their plan to shrink the territory of the only wild population of red wolves, a move that would haste
Washington State Could Become The First To Charge A Carbon Fee
A proposed fee of $15 per ton of carbon emissions in Washington state has several exemptions for large emitters, and has rural voters afraid they'll end up paying.
Beyond Plastic Bans: Creating Products To Replace It
Beyond straw bans, there's mounting pressure on companies to not use plastic packaging. That's creating a budding market for alternative products.
Young Activists Can Sue Government Over Climate Change, Supreme Court Says
The 21 plaintiffs, many of whom are minors, say government policies infringe on their rights. "We need to as a country, do much bigger things," Leigh-Ann Draheim, the mother of one plaintiff said.
Palau, In Western Pacific, Is First Nation To Ban 'Reef-Toxic' Sunscreens
The bio-diverse country says it has a responsibility to conserve its reefs. However, researchers say there are more effective and less toxic sunscreens available.