Trump administration layoffs hit NOAA, agency that forecasts weather, hurricanes The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the National Weather Service. Experts warn the consequences of employee cuts could be drastic. Hansi Lo Wang Michael Copley Alejandra Borunda Lauren Sommer
This Colombian 'hotel for cows' could help reduce deforestation in the Amazon Clearing land for cattle and cows is the single biggest driver of rainforest loss in the Amazon. This "hotel for cows" in Colombia offers a solution. Julia Simon Play AudioListen 5 mins
Climate change is bringing different fish to New England — but can fishermen keep up? Climate change is warming the oceans off the New England coast and bringing new species of fish. This could bring new opportunities for fishermen. But fishermen and regulators are falling behind. Barbara Moran Play AudioListen 5 mins
Cutting climate initiatives at the DOD could come at a cost to military planning Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth plans to cut Pentagon climate change initiatives. But to be effective, the military has no choice but to account for sea level rise, bigger storms and more heat. Jay Price Play AudioListen 5 mins
Layoffs and potential closures of key facilities raise worries about NOAA's future The Trump administration may end leases for some of NOAA's offices while the agency terminates several advisory committees at the important weather and climate agency. Julia Simon John Ryan Jenny Staletovich Ezra David Romero
The Iditarod moves its starting point north due to disappointing snow conditions Snow conditions were so terrible in southcentral Alaska this year that the Iditarod had to move its starting point over 200 miles north to Fairbanks. This is the fourth time the race has had to move. Ava White Play AudioListen 4 mins
Trump administration slams brakes on government's adoption of electric vehicles Memos obtained by NPR show a key federal agency has paused orders of zero-emission vehicles and some federally owned EV chargers will be turned off. Nathaniel Minor
America's clean-energy industry is growing despite Trump's attacks. At least for now. Clean energy is crucial to meet rising U.S. electricity demand, according to industry analysts and executives. But the Trump administration's actions could slow development. Michael Copley
EPA announces dozens of environmental regulations it plans to target The Environmental Protection Agency didn't provide details about what it wants to do with the regulations — whether it will try to weaken them or eliminate them entirely. Jeff Brady Camila Domonoske Michael Copley
Editor's Note: EPA says it will roll back climate rules. That could prove complicated Announcing big changes to environmental rules doesn't undo facts on the ground overnight. Instead, EPA's announcement is the first step in what is likely to be a lengthy process to remake the rules and policies it targeted. Neela Banerjee
