Faced with rising temps, Las Vegas is embracing a simple climate solution: More trees Climate change is driving more dangerous summer heat across the U.S. Las Vegas, which reached 120 degrees last summer, is planting thousands of trees to help cool its hottest neighborhoods. Yvette Fernandez
5 simple (and cheap) things to make your house use less energy Sometimes reducing your home's energy use can be as simple as opening a window or buying tape. Here are five easy ways to have a more climate-friendly home and save on energy bills at the same time. Julia Simon
This city is exploring an unconventional solution to water scarcity: sewage A booming population and changing climate have strained water supplies in St. George, Utah. Local leaders are betting that recycled wastewater can keep the city's taps flowing. David Condos
NPR brings housing-related climate solutions this week The Los Angeles fires were a clear reminder of how climate change is increasingly affecting where we live. That's why all this week, NPR will be bringing you climate solutions related to housing. Julia Simon
OCEAN CONFERENCE FRANCE Scientists and mayors from around the world gather in Nice to find solutions ahead of the U.N. Ocean Conference. Debbie Elliott
Smoke knows no boundaries: What Canada's fires mean for the U.S. in the future More than 200 wildfires are raging across Canada, sending a thick blanket of choking smoke through the U.S. Midwest. Experts says climate change means U.S. residents better get used to it. Scott Neuman
FEMA was starting to fix long-standing problems. Then came the Trump administration The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future. Rebecca Hersher
COMIC: Don't panic! 6 strategies to keep you calm in a crisis In dire situations, stress can make us panic and impair our ability to make lifesaving decisions. Emergency response professionals share the tactics they use to stay cool and collected on the job. Andee Tagle
Months after Hurricane Helene, some North Carolinians still struggle to find housing Eight months after Hurricane Helene, communities in western North Carolina still see evidence of the storm's destruction. For many, the biggest problem remains finding an affordable place to live. Greg Allen
Penguins in Antarctica could actually be helping cool the climate… with their poop In places like Antarctica, small things can make a difference. Scientists are finding that penguin waste is helping form clouds, which could be offsetting the effects of climate change. Lauren Sommer