Bruce Friedrich: How Is Eating Meat Affecting Our Planet? Bruce Friedrich shows how plant and cell-based products could soon transform the way we eat ... and reduce the global meat industry's impact on the planet. NPR/TED Staff
Jennifer Wilcox: How Can We Remove CO2 From The Atmosphere? Will We Do It In Time? To slow climate change, we need to lower emissions and remove carbon from the atmosphere. Chemical engineer Jennifer Wilcox says the technology is there, and we need to scale it. NPR/TED Staff
Per Espen Stoknes: What Holds Us Back From Facing The Threats Of Climate Change? Psychologist Per Espen Stoknes explains the inner defenses that block most people from recognizing the urgency of climate change. He asks, what is a better way to think and talk about this crisis? NPR/TED Staff
Greta Thunberg: Are We Running Out Of Time To Save Our Planet? In 2018, teenager Greta Thunberg began protesting to demand action on climate change. She has inspired protests worldwide. Greta says it's time to panic: we're running out of time to save our planet. NPR/TED Staff
Sean Davis: What Can We Learn From The Global Effort To Save The Ozone Layer? In 1988, the Montreal Protocol was the first step in a long process to save the ozone layer. Sean Davis explains the impact of the agreement, and the lessons we can apply to the crisis we face today. NPR/TED Staff
Organic Farming Has A Plastic Problem. One Solution Is Controversial Many organic farmers rely on plastic as a form of mulch, but it ends up in landfills. Biodegradable plastic could help, but some worry about its long-term effects on soil health and the environment. Lisa Elaine Held
Carmakers To White House: Work With California On Rules For Greenhouse Gases Seventeen automakers signed a letter to the Trump administration and California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying they want one set of policies to reduce greenhouse gases and make cars more fuel efficient. Camila Domonoske
Climbers rescued from Mt. Rainier after three days in snow Park Rangers successfully rescued four climbers on Mount Rainier by helicopter Thursday morning. Paige Browning
Spotted: A Swarm Of Ladybugs So Huge, It Showed Up On National Weather Service Radar Meteorologists in Southern California were puzzled by the big green blob on their radar — it looked like a rainstorm on what was a clear day. Then they discovered it was beetles. Merrit Kennedy
Meet Washington's newest endangered species Some endangered species in Puget Sound are almost as big as a school bus. Others can fit in the palm of your hand. John Ryan
