Adelie Penguins In Danger
A new study says the population of Adelie penguins in the Antarctic could drop dramatically in population by 2099 due to climate change. Megan Cimino, who headed the study, explains why.
Environment
Thick, Putrid Algae Bloom Overwhelms Miles Of Florida Coastline
A massive bloom of blue-green algae caused by discharge from a polluted lake is covering beaches in foul-smelling muck and raising health and environmental concerns.
Why Are Diamonds Worth So Much?
Someone bid $61 million for an uncut diamond this week. NPR's Scott Simon asks Rachelle Bergstein, author of "Brilliance and Fire: the Biography of Diamonds," what makes a rock worth so much money?
To Fight Pollution, Paris Imposes Weekday Ban On Old Cars
The city is banning pre-1997 cars and pre-2000 motorcycles from the streets in daylight hours during the week — a move opposed by some advocates for the poor and vintage car collectors.
Beyond Sightseeing: You'll Love The Sound Of America's Best Parks
The National Park Service is racing to record soundscapes of each park that capture nature for the ear. "If we start to lose sounds of wilderness, we start to lose a piece of us," one scientist says.
Should Pacific Bluefin Tuna Be Listed As An Endangered Species?
Environmental groups have asked the U.S. to give the prized fish protection under the Endangered Species Act. Some scientists and activists say the chances are slim but the action is long overdue.
West Virginians Turn To Federal Government For Help After Devastating Floods
In West Virginia, residents are beginning to clean up after record floods destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and killed at least 23 people.
Volkswagen Reaches $14.7 Billion Settlement In Emissions Cheating Scheme
Volkswagen agreed to pay up to $14.7 billion to settle major claims in the U.S. against the company over its emissions cheating scheme.
$15 Billion Settlement Proposed In Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
Two-thirds of the sum will be set aside to compensate U.S. owners of nearly 500,000 VW diesel cars. The company will also pay $2.7 billion into an environmental remediation fund.
VW Faces Tuesday Deadline For Diesel Emissions Settlement
Volkswagen admitted last September to intentionally cheating on emissions tests. A federal judge has set a Tuesday deadline for VW to work out a plan for making amends.