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Podcast: Extreme weather, much ado about mutton, and more shopping madness
Adriene Hill Dec 26, 2011
An increase in extreme weather in 2011 has lead to one of the most expensive years for insurance claims. It's also turning out to be a record year for sheep rustlers on the lamb in the English countryside, where a record number of sheep have gone missing this year. Plus, China and Japan make a currency deal, Detroit girds for possible state takeover, and more top headlines from around the globe on this day after Christmas.
Making airlines pay for carbon dioxide emissions
Eve Troeh Dec 21, 2011
The European Union wants airlines to reduce emissions or pay for permits allowing them to pollute. U.S. opponents say the permit fees would be better spent on new, more efficient aircraft.
Air travel in China takes a great leap forward
Rob Schmitz Jan 11, 2012
Chinese airports are getting bigger and more efficient, and the country's airplanes are getting an upgrade, as the nation gains ever-greater economic clout.
China's pollution could be a benefit for the U.S.
Sarah Gardner Dec 6, 2011
Chinese pollution particulates are shown to change weather patterns in the U.S., which will mean better skiing, more water for Californians, and even a better life for fish here at home
Los Angeles hit with powerful, hurricane-like winds
Kai Ryssdal Dec 1, 2011
About a quarter million people lost power and suffered other wind damages.
European governments to cut aid to Airbus
Stephen Beard Dec 1, 2011
The cuts are supposed to level the playing field in the airline business, but the conflict between Europe's Airbus and America's Boeing could continue to rage on for years.
American Airlines files for bankruptcy
Jeremy Hobson Nov 29, 2011
The struggling airline has declared bankruptcy after a poor third quarter, but it says it will keep its scheduled flights running.
Airlines ground small jets
David Brancaccio Nov 25, 2011
Dinky airplanes are being phased out due to soaring fuel prices.
Who's to blame for tarmac delays?
Jennifer Collins Nov 23, 2011
The incidents of passengers getting stranded in a plane on the tarmac are actually down, thanks to steep new penalties enforced by the government. Airlines get the fines, but they may not be the only ones at fault.
Report: More extreme weather on the way
Sarah Gardner Nov 18, 2011
A report out by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we can expect hotter summers and more extreme weather events in the coming years.
