New Evidence Shows Fertile Soil Gone From Midwestern Farms One third of the cropland in the upper Midwest has entirely lost its fertile topsoil, according to a new study. Other scientists doubt that figure, but agree that soil loss is a big problem. Dan Charles
Cities' Goal To Lower Climate Emissions Could Be Blocked By Gas Utilities A growing number of cities want to restrict the use of gas in buildings to reduce climate emissions. But many states are now considering laws to block that with backing from the natural gas industry. Dan Charles
Interior Nominee Deb Haaland Faces Tough Questions On Climate Goals Despite Biden's ambitious climate plan, Haaland told lawmakers the country would not abandon fossil fuels "overnight." If confirmed, she would be the first Native American Cabinet secretary. Nathan Rott
As Cities Grapple With Climate Change, Gas Utilities Fight To Stay In Business Natural gas utilities face a bleak future in a world increasingly concerned about climate change. An NPR investigation shows how they work to block local climate action and protect their business. Jeff Brady
Biden To Authorize Broader Disaster Relief For Texas The state has for the last week suffered through a major winter storm that left many of its residents without heat, power or potable water. Alana Wise
U.S. Officially Rejoins Paris Agreement On Climate Change The United States on Friday officially rejoined the Paris Agreement on climate change. The landmark 2016 accord is designed to limit global warming and avoid its potentially catastrophic impacts. H.J. Mai
How Much Is The Weather In Texas Due To Climate Change? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to James Marshall Shepherd, director of the atmospheric sciences program at the University of Georgia, about if climate change is responsible for the nation's violent storms.
LISTEN: Whale songs reveal map of Earth's crust Scientists have used one of the loudest sounds in nature to map Earth’s crust. It’s the song of the fin whale. John Ryan
Look! It's a bouncing baby orca in Puget Sound At eight and a half feet long, it’s not your average baby. John Ryan
February 17th | The uncertain future of Cascadia's climate Climate change in Cascadia, Mercer Island issues anti-camping ordinance, vaccine rollout in Langley, and COVID-safe micro venues. Bill Radke