Republican convention shifts immigration day after Trump makes triumphant entrance By Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Jill Colvin, Associated Press
Live updates: After Trump makes entrance as official nominee, GOP convention begins second day By Associated Press
Nation Jul 03 Proposed rules would protect workers from heat, top weather-related cause of death in U.S. By Stephanie Sy
Science Jul 03 Scientists identify salamanderlike predator that existed before the dinosaurs Scientists have identified a giant salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs that likely ruled waters 280 million years ago. By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
World Jun 30 Watch 7:06 How climate extremes are changing the world of sports Organizers of the Paris Olympics have set a lofty goal to generate less than half the greenhouse gas emissions of the last two summer games. The Olympics are not alone — across the sports world, climate change is changing the… By Jeffrey Brown, Winston Wilde
Nation Jun 27 Watch 8:04 Saltwater from rising sea levels threatens future of farming along Chesapeake Bay Near the Chesapeake Bay, farms have flourished for hundreds of years on the rich, fertile soil of coastal Maryland. But as sea levels rise, driven in part by climate change, encroaching saltwater is disrupting the livelihoods of many farmers. It's… By William Brangham, Sam Weber
Nation Jun 24 Watch 8:16 Depletion of major groundwater source threatens Great Plains farming In the heart of the country, Great Plains farmers and ranchers produce a quarter of all U.S. crops and 40 percent of its beef. But they rely on a resource that has been slowly drying up, water. Stephanie Sy reports… By Stephanie Sy, Mary Fecteau
Jun 14 Watch 6:31 Why Mexico City is having trouble getting water to its 22 million residents By Julia Galiano-Rios, Sam Lane North America’s largest city is facing a water crisis. The Mexico City area is home to some 22 million people and solutions to keep water accessible have been elusive. As special correspondent Julia Galiano-Rios reports, there are several factors complicating… Continue watching
Jun 11 Frequent and devastating floods take toll on Mississippi River communities that once thrived By Michael Phillis, Jim Salter, Camille Fasset, Associated Press Flooding has pushed people out of their homes near the Mississippi River at a roughly 30% higher rate than the U.S. as a whole. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 6:32 What’s behind recent extreme heat events and record high temperatures By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins, Azhar Merchant Temperatures in New Delhi, India, where 35 million people live, reached 122 degrees Fahrenheit, leading to heat-related deaths and illnesses. In Mexico, howler monkeys have been dying off in 100-degree heat, and in the U.S., Miami just recorded its hottest… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 8:21 How airlines are working to create sustainable fuel to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer travel season and that means a lot of driving and flying. When discussing greenhouse gas emissions, the focus is usually on cars and trucks since they generate the most. But… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 6:06 How massive, feral goldfish are threatening the Great Lakes ecosystem By Christopher Booker, Mary Fecteau, Maea Lenei Buhre For many people, the humble goldfish is their first pet. Swimming in a tank in your house, it’s hard to imagine it’s much of a threat. But released into the Great Lakes, this iconic fish can imperil the fragile ecosystem… Continue watching