Stories Tagged as
Climate crisis
As wildfires rage, infrastructure bill aims to mitigate their impact
Aug 10, 2021
As it stands, the bill would fund several agencies' efforts to predict, control and plan for blazes caused by climate change.
U.N.'s urgent call for emissions cuts means fewer cars, experts say
Aug 9, 2021
Climate scientists say in the U.S., the transportation sector is the largest source of carbon emissions. Expanding public transit is key, they say.
The climate crisis is here. Are insurance companies keeping up?
Aug 6, 2021
Better use of data could help insurers inform future policies.
Lake Mead business struggles to stay afloat as water drops to historic low
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 29, 2021
“It’s a tough season this year,” says Lisa Duncan of Temple Bar Marina. Slips are filled, but the boat launch is closed for now.
More frequent, extreme heat waves linked to workplace injuries
Jul 26, 2021
New research from UCLA shows climate change-induced heat waves pose a growing threat to workers.
As wildfires intensify in the West, scientists look at how they spread
by
Jes Burns
Jul 23, 2021
On a farm in Oregon, they try to figure out what kinds of trees and shrubs produce the most flying embers.
Benefits of clean energy far outweigh costs, report shows
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 13, 2021
Clean Energy Futures found that a U.S. transition to 80% clean electricity by 2030 would produce a net benefit over $1 trillion.
For public good, not for profit.
Coal use rises as natural gas prices spike
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 7, 2021
Long term, coal isn't a good option as an energy source. But the competition between coal and natural gas is what matters now.