Humans are warming climate, government researchers say

The U.S. government's most comprehensive climate report to date is at odds with the statements made by President Trump and his Cabinet. Christopher Joyce | NPR

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Army Corps of Engineers Denies Permit To Controversial Alaska Gold Mine

Laurel Wamsley and Liz Ruskin | NPR | Wed November 25

Fishermen and tribes have been fighting the mine proposal for a decade, fearing it would harm the wild sockeye salmon at the heart of the area's economy and culture.

Climate Justice Fund Counters 'Centuries Of Underinvestment'

Cassandra Profita | NPR | Sat November 21

Portland, Oregon, will fund clean energy in communities that are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. That's an idea that's part of President-elect Joe Biden's sweeping climate plan.

Biden Will Face Major Limits To His Ambitious Climate Plans

Jennifer Ludden | NPR | Sun November 08

His sweeping proposals aimed to make the U.S. carbon neutral by 2050. But without a Democratic Senate, Biden may be forced to compromise and do what he can through executive action.

Climate Activists Cheer Biden Win

Jeff Brady | NPR | Sat November 07

President-elect Joe Biden vows to take a very different approach to climate than President Trump did over the last four years.

In Historic Move, Colorado Voters Decide To Reintroduce Gray Wolves

Sam Brasch | NPR | Fri November 06

The move challenges a long tradition of leaving wildlife management to governments, not the public. But the vote was narrow, reflecting many people's serious concerns about bringing wolves back.

David Biello: Moving The Dial On Climate Change

NPR/TED STAFF | NPR | Fri November 06

Fighting climate change is a big messy task that will take a lot of work. This hour, TED's Science Curator David Biello joins Manoush to share some promising and fascinating solutions.

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Gray Wolves To Be Removed From Endangered Species List

Nathan Rott | NPR | Thu October 29

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is removing federal protections for gray wolves in the contiguous U.S., saying the species' recovery is a success. Wildlife groups are promising to sue.

More Environment & Science

Fight Against Colorado's Two Largest-Ever Fires Continues, Aided By Snow

Reese Oxner | NPR | Mon October 26

The fires are burning across more than 400,000 acres and have reached Rocky Mountain National Park.

'A Decarbonized Society': Japan Pledges To Be Carbon Neutral By 2050

Reese Oxner | NPR | Mon October 26

The country joins the European Union and other countries that have pledged to reduce their carbon footprint to zero over the next few decades.

Colorado Fire Grows By Over 100,000 Acres In 1 Day, Hits Rocky Mountain National Park

Reese Oxner | NPR | Thu October 22

The fire forces the park to close and a nearby town to evacuate.

Is The Risk Of Sea Level Rise Affecting Florida Home Prices? A New Study Says Yes

Laurel Wamsley | NPR | Thu October 15

Research published this week finds that home sales volume and prices have declined in coastal census tracts vulnerable to sea level rise, relative to coastal areas less threatened by climate change.

How Trump's Supreme Court Pick Might Hinder Climate Action

Jeff Brady | NPR | Thu October 08

Climate and environment policies nearly always end up in court these days. They may have a harder time surviving if Amy Coney Barrett cements a conservative majority on the Supreme Court.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee On How To Stay Optimistic On Fighting Climate Change

Christianna Silva | NPR | Sun October 04

Climate change was a question in last week's presidential debate, after not being asked about in 2016 debates. Inslee made climate change the focus of his brief presidential bid.