Fears For The Amazon's Future
Deforestation rates in Brazil's Amazon are soaring under a far-right president who wants to exploit the forest's resources, including the Amazon River. A huge dam has brought in much development.
Environment
Hurricane Dorian Heads For Bahamas
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rick Lohr, general manager of the Abaco Beach Resort in The Bahamas, about how he is bracing for Hurricane Dorian.
Hurricane Dorian Grows Into Category 4 Storm As It Heads Toward Bahamas, U.S.
Forecasters warn, "Dorian is anticipated to remain an extremely dangerous major hurricane ... into next week. Florida and Georgia have declared emergencies along the wide possible path of the storm.
Oil Industry Group Responds To Methane Limit Rollback
NPR's Noel King talks with Erik Milito of the American Petroleum Institute about the Trump administration's proposal to roll back Obama-era regulations on methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
Whatever Happened To ... The Kids Whose Lead Levels Were Off The Charts?
They live in the lead-contaminated village of Kabwe, Zambia. A World Bank loan for lead cleanup offered reason for hope. A new report assesses the current situation.
Not All Oil Companies Support Trump Administration's Rollback Of Methane Emission Rule
The Trump administration wants to weaken regulation of methane emissions, a powerful greenhouse gas. The move faces opposition from environmentalists and some in the oil and gas industry.
Former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister Weighs In On Rollback Of Emissions Rules
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister about how rolling back methane emissions restrictions will affect the fossil fuel industry.
1A Across America: A Conversation With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
We ask him your questions. We also discuss corndogs.
Mangroves, Climate Change And Hurricanes
Climate change is extending the range of mangroves. The tropical trees are thriving farther north and south than ever before. Scientists say that's actually helping limit damage during hurricanes.
Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrives In New York After Sailing The Atlantic
The 16-year-old Swedish activist chose sailing over flying to attend a United Nations climate summit. She's inspired young people around the world to protest for more climate action.