Far more environmental data is being deleted in Trump's second term than before The second Trump administration has removed more climate and environmental data from websites in the first 100 days than the first administration, according to a new report Jeff Brady
Federal records contradict what FEMA leader told Congress about Texas flood response Funding for FEMA's disaster survivor hotline lapsed the day after the Texas floods, federal records show. It took DHS Secretary Kristi Noem five days to approve more money. Rebecca Hersher
Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself As wildfires waft smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know. Alejandra Borunda
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
