Food World Ramps Up The War On Meat
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with food writer Mark Bittman about the growing movement to ditch beef.
Environment
Biden's Civilian Climate Corps Would Tackle Climate Change, Care For Public Lands
One of President Biden's most popular infrastructure proposals hearkens back to FDR's New Deal. A Civilian Climate Corps would aim to tackle climate change while caring for public lands.
Environmental Concerns Arise Over Energy Needed To Mine Bitcoin
In one upstate New York community, a Bitcoin mining operation is drawing criticism from people who say the natural gas burned to make the cryptocurrency is causing too much pollution.
Goodwill Doesn't Want Your Broken Toaster
"Wish-cyclers" are donating millions of pounds of broken goods and trash to Goodwill.
Deepening Drought Holds 'Ominous' Signs For Wildfire Threat In The West
After one of the most destructive and extreme wildfire seasons in modern history, Californians are bracing again. Widening drought is creating conditions even worse than last year.
Researchers Find Glaciers Are Melting Faster Than Expected
A new study shows how much and how fast nearly every glacier is melting. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Bob McNabb, one of the study's authors, about what this means for the future.
Montana Environmentalist Is Biden's Pick To Head Bureau Of Land Management
President Biden has nominated a Montana environmentalist to push his agenda calling for millions of dollars to restore ecosystems and clean water sources over some 600 million acres of public land.
Ron DeSantis Pushes Coastal 'Resilience' While Doing Little To Tackle Climate Change
The Florida governor has made the environment a priority, dedicating millions to water quality and coastal infrastructure. But critics say he ignores the biggest threat: carbon emissions.
Trees Talk To Each Other. 'Mother Tree' Ecologist Hears Lessons For People, Too
Ecologist Suzanne Simard says trees are "social creatures" that communicate with each other in remarkable ways — including warning each other of danger and sharing nutrients at critical times.
A Giant Organic Farm Faces Criticism That It's Harming The Environment
A huge organic farm that's backed by General Mills is facing accusations that it's doing more environmental harm than good. The project shows the difficulties of delivering on green promises.