climate change

A wide range of Latino communities in the United States are affected by climate-driven storms, floods, droughts and heat waves, and are leading the charge to address global warming.

Historic flooding and record droughts are stressing water systems across the country, and experts warn that with climate change intensifying the crisis in Jackson, Miss., may be just the beginning.

The study was critical of the Postal Service research, saying it was flawed.

We talk to MSU entomology professor Ned Walker about why mosquitos in Michigan aren't what they used to be.

The results of the research were dramatic — and disturbing. Even with a relatively modest temperature increase of 1.6 degrees Celsius — just under 3 degrees Fahrenheit — survival rates for the most common boreal species fell by up to 40%, with growth rates are showing huge decreases.

On today's show, a reporter gave the details on the recent hexavalent chromium spill in the Huron River. Plus, Detroit neoclassical pianist BLKBOK talked about his twin debut albums, and an MSU journalism professor dished on his recent documentary, Sh*t Saves the World.

Senators are expected to vote this week on the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," a proposal that includes $369 billion in spending to address climate change.

Included in the slate of impactful Supreme Court rulings is the 6-3 decision in the West Virginia v. EPA case. It would allow the Supreme Court to essentially veto regulations from executive agencies.

The U.S. Supreme Court this week said the Environmental Protection Agency could not enforce the Clean Power Plan, which seeks to hold utilities accountable for lowering carbon emissions. But an environmental law group says Michigan can still do that on its own.

A new NPR survey shows 11% of Americans have experienced extreme heat in the past five years and had health problems stemming from a lack of air conditioning at home.