Economic, Environmental Concerns Threaten Future Of Oil Sands
Alberta, Canada, has the third largest oil reserves in the world, but the potentially lucrative oil sands business faces serious economic challenges.
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Global Leaders Move To Cut Emissions In Wake Of Climate Deal
NPR has reaction from Russia, China and Brazil on the climate deal reached over the weekend in Paris.
Negotiators In Paris Sign Off On Ambitious Climate Deal
Over the weekend in Paris, representatives from 196 countries signed an agreement that aims to curb climate change. What's in it, and what happens next?
From Russia, With Mayonnaise: Cookbook Revisits Soviet Classics
The dishes that marked the Soviet era still have a strong pull on Russian sentiment (if not stomachs). A new book revisits these recipes, born, in part, of food shortages and ingenuity.
For The First Time, Women Elected To Municipal Councils In Saudi Arabia
Up until now, women in Saudi Arabia had been barred from participating in elections — both as candidates and voters. Saudi women are still banned from driving.
Fish Stocks Are Declining Worldwide, And Climate Change Is On The Hook
Fish populations aren't replenishing themselves like they used to. Researchers say there's not enough food for young fish, and it's directly linked to changing temperatures.
In ISIS Fight, Obama Points To American Power Beyond Military Force
President Obama says the U.S. and its allies are ratcheting up the military campaign against ISIS. But Obama says military force is just one aspect of American power. He points to the climate agreement in Paris as another example of American leadership.
U.S. Envoy Calls Deal An 'Important Start' In Fight Against Climate Change
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Todd Stern, the Obama administration's climate envoy, who negotiated the climate deal in Paris. He calls it a "very important start" in the fight against climate change.
Politics In The News: French Elections; U.S. Presidential Polls
France's anti-immigration party failed to win any regions. U.S. polls show GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump holds the lead nationwide, but Ted Cruz overtakes him as the front-runner in Iowa.
Bend It Like Iyengar — That's The Message Of Today's #GoogleDoodle
As a child, he was struck by malaria, tuberculosis and typhoid. Yoga helped him regain his strength. And then he taught it to the world.