What's Behind Forsyth County's Poor Air Quality?
A recent report spotlighted Forsyth County for its poor air quality a
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New Gas And Chemical Facilities Crowd Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley'
An industrial corridor in Louisiana is expanding again, fueled by the boom in natural gas. Residents worried about air pollution have launched new efforts to stop the factories.
Australia's Extreme Heat
Australia's devastating wildfires grabbed global attention, but far more residents were grappling with deadly, extreme heat. The country is getting hotter, and many communities are not prepared.
Australia Is Beginning To Recover From Massive Wildfires
Australia's land and people are slowly starting to recover from the country's unprecedented bushfires. But given the devastation, it's not clear when or if communities will return to normal.
New Research Center Will Focus On PFAS Toxicity And Exposure
North Carolina State University has a new center to study the effects of PFAS chemicals on the environment and human health.
Why China's Air Has Been Cleaner During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Air pollution levels have dropped dramatically as power plants and factories have slowed down — potentially saving lives. But the public health benefits aren't so simple to calculate.
States Take The Wheel Promoting Electric Vehicles
There are nearly 1.5 million electric vehicles in the U.S. today. E.V. boosters want more government incentives to increase that. With little federal movement states like New Jersey are taking action.
All Bushfires Extinguished In Australia's Hardest-Hit New South Wales, Officials Say
It's the first time since July that the state has been fire-free. "That's more than 240 days of fire activity" across the country's most populous state, New South Wales Rural Fire Service said.
Texas Criminal Trial Highlights Climate Liability For Factories In Floodplains
A criminal case in Houston alleges that employees at a chemical company should have prepared for the record flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Maine Among Several States Looking To Shift Recycling Costs Back To Manufacturers
Disposing of waste is complicated, and cities often bear the brunt of the cost. NPR's Leila Fadel talks with the sustainability coordinator for Portland about a proposal to change that.