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A Lincoln Aviator rolls off the assembly line at a Ford assembly plant in Chicago. California agreed to a deal with four automakers, including Ford, to produce fuel-efficient cars.

California Signs Deal With Automakers To Produce Fuel-Efficient Cars

The agreement is different from plans expected to be announced by the Trump administration that would weaken national emissions standards.

Biden pardoned the Thanksgiving turkeys. Read the strange truth behind the tradition

The White House's Thanksgiving practice doesn't go back as far as you might think and has been sustained by a special interest group — the turkey lobby.

Plastic garbage lying on the beach in Greece. The move would impose a complete ban on some single-use plastics across the European Union and a reduction on others, aiming to implement most measures by the mid-2020s.

European Parliament Approves Ban On Some Single-Use Plastics, Reduction On Others

The move would impose a complete ban on some single-use plastics across the European Union and a reduction on others, aiming to implement most measures by the mid-2020s.

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a proposed rule that could roll back requirements on detecting and plugging methane leaks at oil and gas facilities.

EPA Aims To Roll Back Limits On Methane Emissions From Oil And Gas Industry

"This would be a huge step backward," said one environmental advocate. "It would cause greatly increased pollution." The Trump administration says it will help the oil and gas industry save money.

Homeless people stand among their items along 17th Street in San Diego, Sept. 19, 2017.

New San Diego County Budget To Focus On Homelessness, Mental Health

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a $6.25 billion annual budget that includes more money for mental health treatment, aid for the homeless and juvenile justice.

How Ukraine's President Wound Up In The Middle Of The Trump Impeachment Inquiry

The infamous July 25 call between Volodymyr Zelenskiy and President Trump made what was already a delicate diplomatic situation for the new Ukrainian president even more complicated.

Attorney Craig Sherman stands with Pat Sexton of "Save 30th Street Parking" during a press conference, Aug. 13, 2019.

Lawsuit Challenges Plan For Bike Lanes On North Park Thoroughfare

A group that calls itself Save 30th Street Parking claims San Diego violated a state law meant to protect the environment when it announced plans to eliminate parking along the road in favor of protected bike lanes.

FRONTLINE: In The Age Of AI

Airs Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV & Thursday, Nov. 7 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2

A man stands in his wrecked home in Macomia, Mozambique, after Cyclone Kenneth in April. It was the second intense cyclone to strike the country in six weeks.

U.N. Summit: Climate-Related Disasters Getting Worse, Funds To Help Falling Short

Low- and middle-income nations are still tens of billions of dollars a year short for recovery from the increasing number of disasters, according to a new report.

Single-use plastic bags like these are going to be phased out by Kroger supermarkets.

Attention, Shoppers: Kroger Says It Is Phasing Out Plastic Bags

The Kroger Co. includes major chains such as Ralphs, Harris Teeter, Food4Less and Pick 'n Save. Its goal is to eliminate all single-use plastic bags by 2025.

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