EPA Chief Works To Reverse Trump Era Environmental Policies NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Michael Regan, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, about President Biden's American Jobs Plan, and how to fulfill commitments to environmental justice.
Heavier rainfall to cost Seattle area billions to avoid sewage spills More-intense storms are expected to cost the Seattle area billions of dollars in coming decades -- without even counting the potential for more flooding or landslides. John Ryan
Your Weather Forecast Update: Warmer Climate Will Be The New 'Normal' In May, NOAA will release its once-a-decade update for the 30-year weather averages that local meteorologists use. In many places, it will mean far fewer days that are 'above normal.' Jennifer Ludden
The Flight of the Scarlet Macaw There are only 350 scarlet macaws left in the wild in Belize. They face the threats of poaching and habitat lose. But let us introduce you to the passionate people determined to save these colorful birds. Chris Morgan
Why There Is A Change Coming To Your Local Weather Forecast Next month, the temperature averages meteorologists use will get an update. It means the warmer climate will — quite literally — become the new "normal," posing a challenge for forecasters. Jennifer Ludden
Bill Gates is bullish on climate change mitigation, but warns ‘We don’t have time to waste’ How to unmake a man-made global disaster John O'Brien
Washington state is in danger of breaking its own climate laws, Inslee says Without urgent action by the Legislature, Washington state will run afoul of its own pollution laws, according to Gov. Jay Inslee. John Ryan
'Green New Deal' Leaders See Biden Climate Plans As A Victory, Kind Of For Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and progressive climate activists, the Biden infrastructure plan shows the influence of the Green New Deal. But they think it's nowhere near big enough. Danielle Kurtzleben
In Hotter Climate, 'Zombie' Urchins Are Winning And Kelp Forests Are Losing Kelp forests along Northern California have almost vanished. Divers and scientists are racing to stop purple sea urchins from taking over critical habitat. Lauren Sommer
Interest in hydrogen fuel growing in the Pacific Northwest — and tax dollars following More folks from Pacific Northwest government and industry are jumping on the hydrogen bandwagon to test if the alternative fuel could be a viable and green replacement for diesel and gasoline in some situations. The potential converts include more than half a dozen transit agencies from Everett to Eugene, state legislators and Boeing's drone subsidiary in the Columbia River Gorge. Tom Banse
