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Napa Valley's vineyards are in "climate crisis," winemaker says
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Oct 3, 2022
Between heat waves, droughts and wildfires, the grapes of California's wine region are suffering nature's wrath. Producers are trying to adapt.
Will the electric grid be able to power EVs — and everything else?
Sep 6, 2022
As California accelerates EV adoption, the heat wave is a reminder that the grid powers air conditioning and other ways to deal with climate change.
Climate change is impacting the Panama Canal — and the trade that moves through it
Sep 5, 2022
Officials are searching for a way to increase the flow of water without disrupting the environment and Panamanian society.
Heat waves perilous for delivery truck drivers
Aug 16, 2022
The workday of a package delivery driver is never easy. High temperatures and humidity make them worse.
Fracking flourishes as era of net-zero carbon looms
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 15, 2022
The energy industry is emphasizing the controversial technique over traditional drilling, partly for its shorter timetable.
As wildfire disasters multiply, evacuation planning lags
by
Kimberly Adams
and Anais Amin
Aug 8, 2022
Fires are unpredictable. They can spark anywhere, grow to any size and move in any direction, says Caroline Mimbs Nyce of The Atlantic.
There's a boom in building warehouses, but what does that mean for the environment?
by
Emily Jones
Aug 3, 2022
New warehouses can sometimes replace green space, which has climate implications.
For public good, not for profit.
Biden administration launches Heat.gov as extreme heat becomes more common
Aug 1, 2022
The government also boosts funding for a FEMA program to help communities prepare for extreme heat and other climate-related disasters.
U.S. schools are rebuilding on safer ground to combat flooding and climate change
Jul 18, 2022
Thousands of schools are located in areas subject to flooding, a Pew study says. Rebuilding puts schools in competition for safer land.
Ocean acidification raises economic concerns for shellfish hatcheries
Jul 5, 2022
Lower pH water, caused by higher carbon dioxide emissions, can kill baby oysters as they fight for minerals to grow their shells.