ExxonMobil Vs. The World
Oil companies once led in climate science; if they put a fraction of their profits into the search for alternative renewable fuels, they could ensure our collective well-being, says Marcelo Gleiser.
Environment
Environmentalists Gird For Battle With A Trump Administration
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to rescind some environmental regulations. Environmentalists are planning ways to keep a new administration from rolling back eco-rules.
Wildfire Tears Through Tennessee As Region Suffers Exceptional Drought
At least three people died and hundreds of structures were damaged or destroyed in Tennessee's Sevier County after a wildfire moved through populated areas overnight.
Texas, Oklahoma Divided Over How To Handle Earthquakes Linked To Oil Drilling
Oklahoma and Texas have been experiencing a rash of human-caused earthquakes. It happens when oil and gas wastewater gets pumped underground in the wrong places and disrupts faults. Oklahoma officials have cracked down on wastewater injection; Texas is apparently uninterested in doing much. That could mean a lot more quakes given that the country's biggest oil reservoir has just been discovered in west Texas.
Louisiana Veteran Flood Victims Sill Find Recovery Programs Tough To Navigate
Parts of Louisiana were inundated by heavy rain and flooding earlier this year. Myra Engrum lost her house, but it wasn't the first time. Hurricane Katrina ruined her home years earlier.
Inside The Climate Change Dispute Between Exxon Mobil And Rockefeller Family
Exxon Mobil is accusing the Rockefeller family of masterminding a conspiracy against the company on climate change. New York Times reporter John Schwartz tells the story.
Haiti Still Reels From Hurricane Matthew, One Month On
Haitians voted for a new president this week and are hoping the winner can help speed the recovery. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Reuters correspondent Makini Brice.
Army Corps Of Engineers Issue Dec. 5 Leave Deadline To Pipeline Protesters
The Army Corps of Engineers has told a Native American tribe in North Dakota and its supporters that it will close down a camp housing protesters against a major oil pipeline in the state.
After Criticizing Trump, Miami GOP Congressman Prepares To Work With Him
Rep. Carlos Curbelo won re-election in an area that went overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton. Now he faces challenges in backing his constituents' interests while working with a Trump administration.
Black Friday May Start Looking A Little Greener With These Alternatives
People often reflect on what they're grateful for on Thanksgiving, but then go crazy for Black Friday deals in stores and online. But for some people a family hike is better than a store's deal.