Stories Tagged as
Enviroment
The ski wax industry is working to leave PFAS behind
by
Madelyn Beck
Apr 4, 2022
Laws and regulations are changing to kick this harmful “forever chemical” off the ski hill.
Carbon emissions rise but could slide in 2019
Jan 8, 2019
For the first time in four years U.S. carbon emissions increased, mostly because a booming economy used more energy resources, even with a shift toward renewable energy and natural gas. But can a booming economy and rising emissions decouple? Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
German carmakers are slowly heading toward electric vehicles
Sep 28, 2017
Relying on old technology like diesel could prove fatal, an expert says.
The problem with fracking
by
Scott Tong
Nov 24, 2014
Fracked oil wells decline in output quickly -- requiring more fracked wells
Giant African snails seized at Los Angeles airport
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jul 14, 2014
Customs officials seized a live shipment of the animals which can carry disease.
Colorado River shortage: What happens when the water runs dry?
by
Stan Alcorn
Aug 16, 2013
The Bureau of Reclamation declares the first water shortage for the Colorado River basin, which provides water for tens of millions of people and large agricultural regions.
Could EPA sulfur cuts affect gas prices?
by
Queena Kim
Mar 29, 2013
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose a new rule today that will require refiners to cut the amount of sulfur in gasoline by two thirds.
For public good, not for profit.
California contest tops outside spending in House races
Oct 5, 2012
Dan Lungren, Ami Bera battle in targeted race that pits energy against the environment
Breasts: An environmental history
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 8, 2012
Author Florence Williams talks about her new book, "Breasts," and how environmental pollution affects them.