Nathan Rott
Stories
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Interior Nominee Deb Haaland Faces Tough Questions On Climate Goals
Despite Biden's ambitious climate plan, Haaland told lawmakers the country would not abandon fossil fuels "overnight." If confirmed, she would be the first Native American Cabinet secretary.
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Morning Edition
Why Firefighters Are Facing A Growing Mental Health Challenge
Climate change is fueling more destructive, harder-to-control disasters like last year's massive wildfires. The mental and emotional toll for firefighters and first responders is alarming.
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Biden To 'Pause' Oil And Gas Leasing On Public Lands And Waters
The move is one of his more controversial campaign promises, and industry groups say they will sue. But it won't have much immediate impact on driving down climate-warming emissions.
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Biden Moves To Have U.S. Rejoin Climate Accord
President Biden signed an executive order to have the country reenter the Paris Climate Agreement, less than four months after formally withdrawing.
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In Historic Move, Biden To Pick Native American Rep. Haaland As Interior Secretary
Deb Haaland would be the first Native American Cabinet secretary. She opposed many Trump environmental rollbacks and considers climate change "the challenge of our lifetime."
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All Things Considered
Trump Administration Postpones Listing Monarch Butterfly As Endangered Species
The Fish and Wildlife Service has declined to list the monarch butterfly as endangered, even though it finds such a listing necessary. Officials cite limited resources and other species in danger.
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All Things Considered
Biden Pledges To Conserve Nearly A Third Of U.S. Land And Water By 2030
President-elect Joe Biden wants to conserve 30% of U.S. land and water by 2030. It's part of a global push to avoid the worst effects of climate change and the decline of the natural world.
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Morning Edition
U.S. Heads Into Winter Months With Coronavirus Cases Surging
The governors of California and New York have sounded the alarm that hospitals may be overwhelmed this winter if COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise.
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Morning Edition
Many Challenges Arise When People Doubt Pandemic's Threat
Doctors and public health officials in states like Montana, Idaho and the Dakotas say they're being overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, many of whom believe the pandemic isn't a big deal.
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Gray Wolves To Be Removed From Endangered Species List
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is removing federal protections for gray wolves in the contiguous U.S., saying the species' recovery is a success. Wildlife groups are promising to sue.