"It feels like I'm not crazy." Gardeners aren't surprised as USDA updates key map. The USDA is updating an important map for gardeners and growers picking plants and flowers. The new map shows the contiguous US is about 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the last map 11 years ago. Julia Simon
Want some good news? King County streams are getting healthier Several 20-year long studies show that King County streams have fewer pollutants compared to previous samples, despite a population boom. In one study, a quarter of sites improved in water quality while only 3% declined in health. Natalie Akane Newcomb
China and the U.S. pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit The nations promised to accelerate efforts to address climate change ahead of a major U.N. meeting on the issue, making plans to cut emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases besides CO2. The Associated Press
Climate change, fossil fuels hurting people's health, says new global report The latest Lancet Countdown, an annual analysis from the prestigious medical journal, underscores the vast and growing costs of fossil fuel burning on health. Alejandra Borunda
The U.N.'s Guterres calls for an 'ambition supernova' as climate progress stays slow "Inch by inch progress will not do," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. A new report found that nations' plans still fall far short of what's needed. The Associated Press
Climate change affects your life in 3 big ways, a new report warns Climate change costs tens of billions of dollars each year, hurts Americans' health and disrupts everyday life, including how we work, eat, play and mourn, according to a major new assessment. Alejandra Borunda
A tiny deer and rising seas: How far should people go to save an endangered species? The Key deer is losing the only place it lives, raising uncomfortable questions for the people tasked with keeping endangered species alive. Ryan Kellman
Pakistan is planting lots of mangrove forests. So why are some upset? Pakistan is reforesting its river delta with mangrove forests nearly the size of Rhode Island. But why are some upset? Abdul Sattar
Climate change isn't a top motivator in elections. But it could impact key races As we head into caucus season, NPR is diving into some of the biggest issues at play in the 2024 election. Today, we take a look at climate policy. Lexie Schapitl
