Climate : NPR https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1167 NPR's full coverage of climate change and related issues. en Copyright 2023 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 14 Jan 2023 21:14:49 -0500 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 Climate https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1167 California storms bring more heavy rain, flooding and power outages After a brief respite, a new round of heavy rains and wind gusts are lashing the state, forcing evacuations and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes. Sat, 14 Jan 2023 21:14:49 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1149304548/california-storms-flooding-newsom https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1149304548/california-storms-flooding-newsom

After a brief respite, a new round of heavy rains and wind gusts are lashing the state, forcing evacuations and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes.

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]]> Emma Bowman Deadly and costly storms hit California again Californians are once again on high alert amid a string of severe rainstorms. At least 19 people have died across the state and the damages are likely to hit hundreds of millions of dollars. Sat, 14 Jan 2023 17:28:15 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1149296868/deadly-and-costly-storms-hit-california-again https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1149296868/deadly-and-costly-storms-hit-california-again Californians are once again on high alert amid a string of severe rainstorms. At least 19 people have died across the state and the damages are likely to hit hundreds of millions of dollars.

]]> Lauren Sommer Alabama begins to recover after Thursday's tornadoes Alabama is beginning to recover after Thursday's tornadoes. A National Weather Service official says a twister carved a 50- mile path across the state. Sat, 14 Jan 2023 07:58:03 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1149245217/alabama-begins-to-recover-after-thursdays-tornadoes https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1149245217/alabama-begins-to-recover-after-thursdays-tornadoes Alabama is beginning to recover after Thursday's tornadoes. A National Weather Service official says a twister carved a 50- mile path across the state.

]]> Scott Simon In the UAE, a top oil executive leads global climate talks The UAE has picked a top oil executive to lead global climate talks this year. He's using his platform to galvanize investments in clean energy, but is also backing fossil fuels. Sat, 14 Jan 2023 07:58:03 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1149245210/in-the-uae-a-top-oil-executive-leads-global-climate-talks https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1149245210/in-the-uae-a-top-oil-executive-leads-global-climate-talks The UAE has picked a top oil executive to lead global climate talks this year. He's using his platform to galvanize investments in clean energy, but is also backing fossil fuels.

]]> Scott Simon Storms in the Bay Area have unleashed millions of gallons of untreated sewage water The massive storms in California have overwhelmed the San Francisco Bay area's sewage systems. Millions of gallons of untreated wastewater are pouring through streets and into the bay. Sat, 14 Jan 2023 07:58:03 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1149245154/storms-in-the-bay-area-have-unleashed-millions-of-gallons-of-untreated-sewage-wa https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1149245154/storms-in-the-bay-area-have-unleashed-millions-of-gallons-of-untreated-sewage-wa The massive storms in California have overwhelmed the San Francisco Bay area's sewage systems. Millions of gallons of untreated wastewater are pouring through streets and into the bay.

]]> Lesley McClurg Rare earth minerals deposit found in Sweden NPR's Juana Summers talks to Planet Money's Paddy Hirsch about a discovery of rare earth minerals in Sweden, which can have implications for the global economy and climate. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:04:05 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/13/1149135808/rare-earth-minerals-deposit-found-in-sweden https://www.npr.org/2023/01/13/1149135808/rare-earth-minerals-deposit-found-in-sweden NPR's Juana Summers talks to Planet Money's Paddy Hirsch about a discovery of rare earth minerals in Sweden, which can have implications for the global economy and climate.

]]> What you need to know about gas stoves and health risks Gas stoves have been in the news as the Consumer Product Safety Commission researches emissions and health effects. NPR Climate Desk's Jeff Brady sorts the misinformation from the facts. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:04:05 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/13/1149135773/what-you-need-to-know-about-gas-stoves-and-health-risks https://www.npr.org/2023/01/13/1149135773/what-you-need-to-know-about-gas-stoves-and-health-risks Gas stoves have been in the news as the Consumer Product Safety Commission researches emissions and health effects. NPR Climate Desk's Jeff Brady sorts the misinformation from the facts.

]]> Jeff Brady Federal climate forecasts could help prepare for extreme rain. But it's years away Thanks to a new federal law, cities will get better forecasts about how climate change intensifies rainstorms. Still, it won't be in time for billions of dollars of federal infrastructure spending. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:28:06 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/13/1148854543/flooding-storms-water-infrastructure-climate https://www.npr.org/2023/01/13/1148854543/flooding-storms-water-infrastructure-climate

Thanks to a new federal law, cities will get better forecasts about how climate change intensifies rainstorms. Still, it won't be in time for billions of dollars of federal infrastructure spending.

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]]> Lauren Sommer Morning news brief A special counsel will probe President Biden's potential mishandling of classified documents. the West sends more weapons to Ukraine. And, a new law could help governments prepare for extreme weather. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:14:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/13/1148970485/morning-news-brief https://www.npr.org/2023/01/13/1148970485/morning-news-brief A special counsel will probe President Biden's potential mishandling of classified documents. the West sends more weapons to Ukraine. And, a new law could help governments prepare for extreme weather.

]]> Dwane Brown Can a middle school class help scientists create a cooler place to play? As global temperatures rise, middle school students are learning research skills that could help cool off their school and neighborhood. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:00:36 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/13/1137375813/can-a-middle-school-class-help-scientists-create-a-cooler-place-to-play https://www.npr.org/2023/01/13/1137375813/can-a-middle-school-class-help-scientists-create-a-cooler-place-to-play

As global temperatures rise, middle school students are learning research skills that could help cool off their school and neighborhood.

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]]> Anil Oza The UAE names the head of its main state oil company to lead COP28 The United Arab Emirates is preparing to host this year's global U.N. climate summit, but its pick to lead the talks is raising eyebrows. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:57:58 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/12/1148810078/the-uae-names-the-head-of-its-main-state-oil-company-to-lead-cop28 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/12/1148810078/the-uae-names-the-head-of-its-main-state-oil-company-to-lead-cop28 The United Arab Emirates is preparing to host this year's global U.N. climate summit, but its pick to lead the talks is raising eyebrows.

]]> Aya Batrawy Exxon climate predictions were accurate decades ago. Still it sowed doubt Exxon's climate research decades back painted an accurate picture of global warming, according to a new scientific paper. Still, the oil company continued climate-denying policy efforts. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:13:37 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/12/1148376084/exxon-climate-predictions-were-accurate-decades-ago-still-it-sowed-doubt https://www.npr.org/2023/01/12/1148376084/exxon-climate-predictions-were-accurate-decades-ago-still-it-sowed-doubt

Exxon's climate research decades back painted an accurate picture of global warming, according to a new scientific paper. Still, the oil company continued climate-denying policy efforts.

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]]> Jeff Brady UAE names its oil company chief to lead U.N. climate talks The United Arab Emirates nominated Sultan al-Jaber, who both leads Abu Dhabi's state-run oil company and oversees its renewable energy efforts, to be the president of climate negotiations in Dubai. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:57:43 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/12/1148718415/uae-names-oil-company-chief-cop28-climate-talks https://www.npr.org/2023/01/12/1148718415/uae-names-oil-company-chief-cop28-climate-talks

The United Arab Emirates nominated Sultan al-Jaber, who both leads Abu Dhabi's state-run oil company and oversees its renewable energy efforts, to be the president of climate negotiations in Dubai.

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]]> The Associated Press Extreme weather, fueled by climate change, cost the U.S. $165 billion in 2022 The U.S. suffered 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing cost of climate change. (<em>Story aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 10, 2023.</em>) Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:09:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/12/1148633707/extreme-weather-fueled-by-climate-change-cost-the-u-s-165-billion-in-2022 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/12/1148633707/extreme-weather-fueled-by-climate-change-cost-the-u-s-165-billion-in-2022 The U.S. suffered 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing cost of climate change. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 10, 2023.)

]]> Nathan Rott Heavy rain is still hitting California. A few reservoirs figured out how to capture more for drought Decades-old rules mean most reservoirs aren't allowed to fill up in the winter. A new approach using weather forecasts is helping some save more water to help with California's drought. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:11:35 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/11/1148421818/heavy-rain-is-still-hitting-california-a-few-reservoirs-figured-out-how-to-captu https://www.npr.org/2023/01/11/1148421818/heavy-rain-is-still-hitting-california-a-few-reservoirs-figured-out-how-to-captu

Decades-old rules mean most reservoirs aren't allowed to fill up in the winter. A new approach using weather forecasts is helping some save more water to help with California's drought.

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