Climate

The climate crisis is raising costs for everything from housing to food.

Sui-Lee Wee, reporter at the New York Times, discusses her reporting on the RV industry’s reliance on lauan, a tropical wood in southeast Asia.

Over the past five years, nuclear power has experienced a renaissance in public and political support. The formerly controversial energy source has seen cultural moments on TikTok, ESPN College Gameday, and even in the White House.

Through its textile recycling program, “SUAY it Forward”, they have diverted over 4 million pounds of textiles from landfills.

From the BBC World Service: Talks on the world’s first legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution are coming to an end, and so far, there's no deal.

Hailstorms can be dangerous and costly — pushing insurance premiums up and causing billions of dollars in damages. Scientists are tracking the storms in hopes of better understanding this weather phenomenon.

The two neighbors are bound by a 1944 water-sharing treaty. But much of northern Mexico is in the grip of severe drought, and the country has fallen well behind in its water deliveries.

The price of oranges, for example, has increased by 26% since 2019 due to rising labor costs, lingering supply chain issues, and climate change. 

A sophisticated new program from one Texas company monitors prices, weather and consumer patterns to maximize efficiency — and save customers money.

A radio special exploring the rise, fall and reincarnation of climate conscious investing.