Appeals court upholds N. Carolina Outer Banks bridge plan
A federal appeals court upheld on Thursday the decision by state and U.S. transportation officials to build a toll bridge connecting North Carolina's mainland and the northern Outer Banks.
Environment
'The Great Displacement' looks at communities forever altered by climate change
Jack Bittle's book takes a look at several communities that have been affected by climate change, and how the lives of their residents — those who have survived — have been altered by extreme weather.
Here's the most thorough explanation yet for the train derailment in East Palestine
A wheel bearing on the train's 23rd car overheated to a dangerous degree, a new NTSB report says. An earlier warning may have helped to prevent the derailment, officials said.
EPA administrator says there are no concerns after derailment in East Palestine
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Michael Regan, administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, about the response after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
As president, Jimmy Carter focused on energy conservation at a time of long gas lines
In the 70s, Jimmy Carter's priorities included energy efficiency and a shift from foreign oil reliance. His actions were criticized then, but laid the groundwork for addressing climate change.
Winter storm sending heavy snow where California rarely sees it
The winter storm that's pummeling nearly half the United States means snow in parts of California that often don't see it.
Misinformation is spreading that washed up whales died from offshore wind development
At least 12 whales have washed up on beaches in New York and New Jersey since December. People are spreading misinformation that off-shore wind development caused their deaths.
The EPA steps in to take over the East Palestine train derailment cleanup
Under the legal order, Norfolk Southern is responsible for the costs and cleanup of soil and water contaminated by the release of hazardous chemicals from its derailed train earlier this month.
An update on the cleanup after the train derailment in Ohio
Two weeks after a toxic train derailment in Ohio, the cleanup continues. The EPA says Norfolk Southern will be responsible for the damage and all related costs of affected residents and businesses.
An explosion at an Ohio metal plant left 1 dead and 13 injured
The cause of the fatal explosion is still unclear. It scattered debris for hundreds of yards, damaged vehicles and caused a plume of smoke visible for miles.