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

Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A 'coach' can help

Jeff Brady

Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
Economy

Cheap and easy ways to stock your emergency go bag

Andee Tagle

Malaka Gharib

Putting together a go bag doesn't have to be daunting or expensive. Here's how to create a functional kit that doesn't require much money, time or effort.
Environment

Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds

Rebecca Hersher

Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
Science & Technology

Captive-bred axolotls thrive in Mexican wetlands, researchers find

Alana Wise

The cartoonish-looking salamanders have faced an uncertain future in the wild. But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in captivity and releasing them in the wild can help their numbers.
Health

The Trump administration says it will cut EPA staffing to Reagan-era levels

Alejandra Borunda

EPA announced plans to reorganize the agency, moving science-focused staff into different roles and reducing the overall number of employees.
Economy

The House strikes a blow against California in a fight over EVs

Camila Domonoske

California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has set ambitious rules requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. The fate of those rules is now up to the Senate.
Environment

Rural communities were promised millions in disaster funds. Trump is ending it

Lauren Sommer

Rebecca Hersher

Rural communities are scrambling after the Trump administration canceled billions in disaster grants. Many were counting on the funds for infrastructure fixes meant to withstand future disasters.
Environment

Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses U.K. extradition fight

Michael Copley

Russell Newlove

The Justice Department has charged Amit Forlit with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, among other crimes.
National

Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change

The Associated Press

A bill scheduled for House and Senate votes on Wednesday would add an additional 0.75% to the daily room rate tax starting Jan. 1.
White House dismisses authors of major climate report

Rebecca Hersher

The Trump administration dismissed all the scientists working on the next National Climate Assessment. The report is the most comprehensive source of information about climate change in the U.S.