Environment How hot is too hot? New weather forecasting tool can help figure that out Released on Earth Day, the federal government's new "HeatRisk" tool can help people assess when heat goes from uncomfortable to dangerous. Alejandra Borunda
Climate Europe is warming up faster than any other continent, and the heat is deadly The number of heat-related deaths in Europe increased 30% in the last 20 years. Climate change is to blame. Rebecca Hersher
Climate Why Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth Heat-related deaths in Europe have increased at least 30% in the last 20 years, according to a new report by the European Union's climate and weather service. Rebecca Hersher
Climate Pod Corner: 'The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast' The climate crisis is undeniable and overwhelming. People have lots of questions about how they can help the planet in their daily lives. The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast, from KCRW, has the answers.
Elections Campaign to defend Washington state's climate law raises $11 million, far outpacing opposition A campaign defending Washington’s Climate Commitment Act from repeal by voters launched Wednesday. The “No on 2117” campaign announced it has obtained more than $11 million in pledges from environmental groups, unions, tribes, and corporations. Amy Radil
Climate China's cities are sinking, putting tens of millions at risk Nearly a third of China's urban population lives in areas that are subsiding, according to a sweeping national survey of 82 major Chinese cities. In coastal areas, that makes sea level rise worse. Rebecca Hersher
Environment Lethal heat in West Africa is driven by human-caused climate change The recent deadly heat in West Africa is driven by human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels, particularly in the wealthy Northern Hemisphere, according to an international report. Emmanuel Akinwotu
Health What are 'orphan crops'? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted? The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversity what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat. Dan Charles
Environment Wildfire smoke contributes to thousands of deaths each year in the U.S. Two new studies show the unseen toll smoke is taking on people across the country. Climate change is likely to make the problem even bigger. Alejandra Borunda
Climate Coral reefs undergo what may become the most extensive bleaching event on record Ocean temperatures have been unusually hot, which turns the corals a ghostly white. Coral bleaching is expected to get worse as the climate keeps getting hotter. Scientists aim to help corals survive. Leila Fadel Lauren Sommer