Stories Tagged as
Climate crisis
A power plant that captures carbon is coming to Texas, thanks to federal incentives
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 8, 2022
The plant will generate almost no greenhouse gas emissions, Net Power says. But critics say there are better alternatives.
When prescribed burns spiral into devastating wildfires, who pays the price?
Oct 21, 2022
A prescribed burn that went awry in New Mexico has some questioning the value of the practice, but scientists say we need prescribed burns more than ever because of climate change.
"Our whole life is in this house": Florida residents begin recovery after Hurricane Ian
by
Amy Scott
Oct 14, 2022
The economic damage from Hurricane Ian could exceed $100 billion.
Study finds persistent coal ash pollution in lakes
by
Lily Jamali
Oct 3, 2022
Climate events like more intense hurricanes are spreading the byproduct of burning coal to water used for drinking and recreation.
Napa Valley's vineyards are in "climate crisis," winemaker says
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Oct 3, 2022
Between heat waves, droughts and wildfires, the grapes of California's wine region are suffering nature's wrath. Producers are trying to adapt.
How do we make roads and bridges more resilient?
Sep 30, 2022
As climate change causes more destruction, the upfront costs of upgrading infrastructure may pay off in the long run.
How inflation and "wild weather" are affecting one family farm
by
Andie Corban
Sep 27, 2022
Anne Schwagerl, co-owns and operates Prairie Point Farm in Minnesota, where she's experimenting with new crops.
For public good, not for profit.
Unprecedented toxic algal bloom kills thousands of fish across the San Francisco Bay
Sep 16, 2022
Preventing the next disastrous red tide in the Bay Area could cost billions of dollars.
Will the electric grid be able to power EVs — and everything else?
Sep 6, 2022
As California accelerates EV adoption, the heat wave is a reminder that the grid powers air conditioning and other ways to deal with climate change.
Climate change is impacting the Panama Canal — and the trade that moves through it
Sep 5, 2022
Officials are searching for a way to increase the flow of water without disrupting the environment and Panamanian society.