Environment

A view of ISO New England’s control room in Holyoke. The massive digital display is a real-time image of the region’s power grid. (Courtesy of ISO New England)

As Mass. Considers Carbon Pricing, Conn. Takes 'Serious Look' At Exiting Regional Power Market

Connecticut's energy secretary says the state will take a "serious look" at exiting ISO New England, which oversees the regional power grid.

EPA's Superfund Backlog Grows

The EPA has a larger backlog of unfunded Superfund sites than anytime in at least 15 years, according to the Associated Press.

State Lawmakers Consider Carbon Pricing Proposals To Reduce Emissions

WBUR's Bruce Gellerman squeezed into the joint House-Senate hearing and joined Morning Edition host Bob Oakes to report.

Building A Drought Smart Home

Researchers hope a house near San Antonio, Texas, will change the face of conversation.

Idaho Firefighter Returns Home After Battling Australia Fires

Dozens of Americans have gone over to help fight wildfires in Australia.

Dutch Court Says Government Inaction On Climate Change Violates Human Rights

An environmental group sued to force the government to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from 1990 levels by the end of 2020.

How A Climate Change Nonprofit Got Eversource Thinking About A Geothermal Future

Geothermal technology does away with furnaces, air conditioners and hot water heaters, and is the most efficient way to heat and cool a building. While it's widespread in some countries,...

10 Years After Quake, Rutland Family's Commitment To Haiti Stands Strong

In Britney Gengel's last text to her mother, she said she wanted to open an orphanage in Haiti. Now, her family has created an orphanage in her honor.

Boston Just Had Its Warmest Winter Weekend Ever

Boston Logan Airport reported a temperature of 70 degrees on Saturday -- record-level warm weather for the date in January. The old record was set in 1975, with 62 degrees....

Officials: 3 Dead In Alabama, Bringing Storm Death Toll To 7

The National Weather Service reports three storm-related deaths in Alabama, bringing the number of people killed following severe storms to at least seven.

From Green Technology To Fossil Fuels, Elizabeth Warren Talks Climate At New Hampshire Town Hall

As Warren's poll numbers slip, she turns to her climate policies to regain ground.

6.0 Magnitude Quake Hits Puerto Rico

A magnitude 6.0 quake has shaken Puerto Rico, causing further damage along the island's southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools.

Oregon Rancher Teams Up With Unlikely Allies To Build Wolf Fence

Ted Birdseye, a cattle rancher in southern Oregon, has lost eight cows and two dogs to a pack of wolves over the last few years.

Vermont Governor's Remarks May Signal Further Erosion of Regional Climate Change Coalition

Vermont was one of the 12 original states to begin negotiations on a regional cap-and-trade program that would seek to reduce carbon pollution from cars and trucks and use revenue...

Maine Commission Certifies Hydro Project Sought by Mass.

The Natural Resources Council of Maine said the decision "ignores the enormous harm that the proposed transmission line would have on the recreational experience, scenic character, and natural resources in...

Earthwhile

Jan 8, 2020

The transition away from coal is a polarizing topic in Australia. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Former Australian Coal Executive Calls For Clean Energy Amid 'Existential Threat' Of Climate Change

Just like in the U.S., the transition away from coal is a polarizing topic in Australia with no easy solutions.

Here & Now

09:55Jan 8, 2020

This picture taken on December 31, 2019 shows a firefighter hosing down trees and flying embers in an effort to secure nearby houses from bushfires near the town of Nowra in the Australian state of New South Wales. (SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Amid Catastrophic Destruction, Lessons From The Wildfires In Australia

A continent in flames. Bushfires so hot, they’re creating their own thunderstorms. We take a close look at Australia’s catastrophic fires, and the lessons for the world.

On Point

47:25Jan 8, 2020

Following Up: California Wildfires, And PG&E's Responsiblity To Its Customers

We check back in on the utility responsible for igniting historic California wildfires in 2017 and 2018, and how victims of the fires are holding up.