Food No greeting the meat: Florida bans selling or manufacturing lab-grown meat Florida has banned and criminalize the production and sale of cell-cultivated meat — meat that's been grown from animal cells in a production facility — across the state. Lynn Hatter
Environment An ancient farming practice is getting a new life Bio-char is gaining traction as a regenerative agriculture technique that could improve soil while sequestering carbon. But cost and education are still barriers to more widespread use on farms. Kate Grumke -- Special to Harvest
Environment With a deadline looming, countries race for a global agreement to cut plastic waste A United Nations official said negotiators have a "clear path to landing an ambitious deal" on plastic pollution. But environmentalists say the plastic industry is undermining an effective agreement. Michael Copley
Arts & Life Climate activist who defaced Edgar Degas' sculpture sentenced to 60 days in prison A federal judge sentenced Joanna Smith to 60 days in prison for smearing paint on the case surrounding Edgar Degas' Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen at the National Gallery of Art. Chloe Veltman
Environment Fossil fuels are banned from federal buildings in a new rule The Energy Department finalized rules that will ban fossil fuels in new and remodeled federal buildings by 2030. Jeff Brady
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