Geoff Brumfiel
Stories
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National Security
U.S. Begins Production Of A New Nuclear Weapon
The Trump administration announced it's producing a new, small nuke to counter Russia's own tactical nuclear weapons. Critics fear the plan could mark the return to the darkest days of the Cold War.
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National Security
Trump Administration Begins Production Of A New Nuclear Weapon
The submarine-launched missile is a smaller variant of an existing weapon. The administration says it's needed to deter Russia.
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World
What's Iran Up To With Recent Rocket Launch Attempt?
Iran attempted to launch a rocket carrying a satellite into space. The Trump administration believes the launch was about developing long-range weapons, but analysts say the tech used is too clunky.
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Environment
U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Are Once Again On The Rise
A newly released report shows that the United States' CO2 emissions spiked last year. A booming economy and busy transportation sector are to blame.
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Science
Open Scientific Collaboration May Be Helping North Korea Cheat Nuclear Sanctions
New research shared exclusively with NPR suggests that Pyongyang is refining its weapons technology through open scientific research. China leads the way in scientific collaboration with North Korea.
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World
North Korea Denuclearization Plan Has Gone Nowhere Since Trump-Kim Summit
Five months after the Singapore summit, North Korea's nuclear program chugs on. "I think right now, we are absolutely stuck," says North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry, a former CIA analyst.