Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees. Rebecca Hersher
Can population decline help address climate change? NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with economist and demographer Dean Spears about why he thinks depopulation isn't the answer to the global climate crisis. Sarah McCammon
In reversal, Defense Department will continue providing crucial satellite weather data About a month after announcing that it would stop sharing data that hurricane forecasters and scientists rely on, the Navy now says it will continue distributing it. Rebecca Hersher
Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat Some medicines affect your ability to sweat, stay hydrated, or even to notice if you're overheating. Doctors say keep taking them, but make sure to keep yourself cool. Alejandra Borunda
Trump's EPA wants to eliminate regulation for greenhouse gases The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars. Jeff Brady
The EPA proposes gutting its greenhouse gas rules. Here's what it means for cars and pollution The Trump administration has effectively eliminated two rules designed to promote cleaner cars. Now, as the EPA suggests not considering carbon dioxide to be pollution, the last is poised to fall. Camila Domonoske
How the ocean's 'twilight zone' impacts climate change The oceanic "twilight zone" lies deep, and teems with life. We look at how this mysterious zone affects climate change. Emily Kwong
Trump's EPA now says greenhouse gases don't endanger people The Trump administration wants to reverse a 2009 EPA finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. The finding is the basis for much of the United States' climate change regulations. Jeff Brady
Nations must act on climate change or could be held responsible, top U.N. court rules The International Court of Justice ruled that nations have an obligation to act on climate change under international laws protecting the environment and human rights. Lauren Sommer
The U.N.'s highest court will decide on the climate obligations of countries After years of lobbying by vulnerable island nations, the U.N. asked the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion, a non-binding but important basis for international obligations. The Associated Press
