Environment

Residents of Colorado and neighboring states are digging out after one of the heaviest snowstorms on record. But it won't make more than a dent in alleviating the region's severe drought.

Residents in the capital woke up to a choking orange hue in the air on Monday, as airborne dust from the Gobi Desert sent the air-quality index to hazardous levels and forced flight cancelations.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates about his latest book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need.

Fast fashion takes a toll on the environment and on workers. Here's how you can shop more sustainably and build a closet with a better impact.

A decade later the triple disaster, Japan is still recovering from the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown. Repairing the damage and the public's trust in government could take generations.

The U.S. Postal Service announced a half-billion-dollar contract to replace its aging fleet, but only a fraction will be electric-powered.

The changes will restore protections that were taken away under former president Donald Trump. But they will take time, and wildlife advocates say many bird species already face a risk of extinction.

The U.S. Postal Service announced a half billion dollar contract to replace some of its older vehicles, but only a fraction will be electric powered. Environmentalists are disappointed.

Power outages are increasingly common, putting everything from clean drinking water to medical equipment at risk. Some communities are installing solar power and large batteries to protect themselves.

Edgar McGregor, 20, says he has been cleaning up trash in Eaton Canyon every day for more than a year and a half. He declared it finally free of municipal waste on Friday, but says his work continues.

President Biden is reaching out to labor leaders for input on his massive infrastructure proposal, while also trying to persuade them that a green economy will be good for unions.

President Biden is enlisting union support for his plan to rebuild infrastructure. Labor leaders say he'll have a difficult balancing act if he wants to be the most labor-friendly president ever.