Climate Heat pumps get a cool rebrand in this slow jam Heat pumps are efficient and reduce emissions, but they have a publicity problem. Two California-based musicians are on a mission to show how cool heat pumps are by creating smooth jam.
Environment To protect mangroves, some Kenyans combat logging with hidden beehives As part of a local conservation effort, beehives dot a section of coastline in Mombasa to try to deter people who chop mangroves for firewood or home construction. The Associated Press
Climate Central Valley, where a quarter of the U.S.'s food is grown, faces extreme heat The central valley of California produces a quarter of the nation's food. How are farmworkers dealing with an intense, long-lasting heatwave sweeping the interior of the state? Esther Quintanilla
Climate Extreme temperatures are impacting rescue helicopters in California Extreme temperatures cause big problems for rescue helicopters. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Douglas Evans, a rescue pilot in California, about conditions in his state. Scott Simon
Environment Why the next president's judicial appointments will impact climate action The Supreme Court's recent term illustrates the judiciary's outsized role in government's ability to address climate change. The coming election could shape the judicial landscape for decades to come. Nathan Rott
Environment AI brings soaring emissions for Google and Microsoft, a major contributor to climate change The tech giants both report surges in greenhouse gas emissions as they double-down on adding artificial intelligence to all of their products. Dara Kerr
Environment How to live without plastics for a month, according to the founder of a global movement Plastic Free July is upon us! Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, founder of Plastic Free July, encourages people to take the challenge with friends, start small and keep a “plastic free kit” on hand. Claire Murashima
Environment Marathon Oil reaches a $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations The federal government announced a settlement with Marathon Oil for alleged air quality violations at the company's oil and gas operations on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota. The Associated Press
Health How to prepare for power outages if your health depends on home medical devices For most people, power outages are an inconvenience. For those who count on electricity for home medical equipment, they can be a crisis. Here's how to plan ahead for health care needs in a blackout. Ginny Graves
Climate 'We're screaming into the void.' Across the U.S., heat keeps breaking records It’s not your imagination. Temperature records are falling across the U.S. Climate scientists say they've been predicting this for decades. Julia Simon