Climate Change

The urgency of addressing human causes of climate change has long been apparent. To amplify this issue that's paramount to us all, KPBS has launched a Climate Change Desk to step up our coverage of this existential threat including reported stories and interviews with experts and newsmakers.

Environment

Heat can age you as much as smoking, a new study finds

Alejandra Borunda

Exposure to heat can alter the way your DNA works, according to a new study. The effects could lead to long-term health outcomes.
International

Peruvian farmer goes head to head with German energy giant in climate test case

Simeon Tegel

A Peruvian farmer is going head to head with German energy giant in a climate law test case.
Politics

EPA says it will roll back climate rules. That could prove complicated

Neela Banerjee

Announcing big changes to environmental rules doesn't undo facts on the ground overnight. Instead, EPA's announcement is the first step in what is likely to be a lengthy process to remake the rules and policies it targeted.
Environment

EPA announces dozens of environmental regulations it plans to target

Michael Copley

Jeff Brady

Camila Domonoske

The Environmental Protection Agency didn't provide details about what it wants to do with the regulations — whether it will try to weaken them or eliminate them entirely.
Environment

America's clean-energy industry is growing despite Trump's attacks. At least for now

Michael Copley

Clean energy is crucial to meet rising U.S. electricity demand, according to industry analysts and executives. But the Trump administration's actions could slow development.
Politics

Trump administration slams brakes on government's adoption of electric vehicles

Nathaniel Minor

Memos obtained by NPR show a key federal agency has paused orders of zero-emission vehicles and some federally owned EV chargers will be turned off.
National

Layoffs and potential closures of key facilities raise worries about NOAA's future

Julia Simon

John Ryan

Jenny Staletovich

Ezra David Romero

The Trump administration may end leases for some of NOAA's offices while the agency terminates several advisory committees at the important weather and climate agency.
This Colombian 'hotel for cows' could help reduce deforestation in the Amazon

Julia Simon

Clearing land for cattle and cows is the single biggest driver of rainforest loss in the Amazon. This "hotel for cows" in Colombia offers a solution.
National

Trump administration layoffs hit NOAA, agency that forecasts weather, hurricanes

Alejandra Borunda

Michael Copley

Lauren Sommer

Hansi Lo Wang

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the National Weather Service. Experts warn the consequences of employee cuts could be drastic.
Environment

How Greenland's cherished sled dog tradition is threatened by climate change

Ashley Brown

Juana Summers

Matt Ozug

Climate change has impacted virtually every part of life in Greenland. The tradition of dogsledding illustrates just one aspect of what's at risk for the island as the Earth warms.