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Satellite images capture the extent of flooding in California after storm
Monday, August 21, 2023
Southern California communities deal with the aftermath of flash floods and mudslides brought on by Tropical Storm Hilary. See some of the areas hit.
Satellite images show utter devastation from wildfires in Maui
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Hundreds of homes, buildings and structures have been destroyed in the historic town of Lahaina.
This CDC data shows where rates of heat-related illness are highest
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Emergency rooms report when patients visit with health problems caused by heat. Find out when and where rates of illness are spiking, and explore trends over the last five years.
Living in the shadow of a dangerous shrinking glacier
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Melting glaciers are leaving behind unstable lakes around the world. Millions of people live downstream, in places increasingly threatened by deadly flash floods. What will it take to protect them?
Why Texans need to know how quickly Antarctica's ice is melting
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Ice in Antarctica is melting rapidly. That's driving sea level rise around the world. But some places are threatened more than others, and Texas is in the crosshairs.
The world's melting ice has surprising impacts. Can you guess them?
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Melting glaciers and ice sheets are far from where most people live. But the impacts stretch across the planet. See if you can guess how.
The unexpected link between imperiled whales and Greenland's melting ice
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Climate change is pushing already endangered right whales to the brink. Scientists say the oceans will fundamentally shift as the world's ice melts.
The surprising connection between Arctic ice and Western wildfires
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The ice that covers the Arctic Ocean is shrinking as the climate gets hotter. Scientists are finding it could be linked to weather that's helping fuel disasters.
The ripple effects of Russia's war in Ukraine continue to change the world
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
A year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest conflict in Europe since World War II, the repercussions continue to reverberate.
If there's a war against climate change, Saint-Louis is on the front line. And losing
Monday, February 13, 2023
The UNESCO World Heritage city of Saint-Louis is perched precariously between the Atlantic Ocean and the Senegal River. And it's on borrowed time.
When the seas rise in Senegal, so do the fortunes of far-right parties in Europe
Monday, February 06, 2023
Sweeping global trends are changing the world. As climate change heats up the planet and pushes people to migrate, far-right politicians see both a threat and an opportunity.
Many Americans don't know basic abortion facts. Test your knowledge
Thursday, January 26, 2023
An NPR/Ipsos poll found widespread confusion on some basic facts about abortion and pregnancy. Can you answer the same questions correctly?
Here's how close the votes are for outstanding House and Senate races
Friday, November 11, 2022
With control of Congress still undecided, several seats have yet to be called in the House and Senate — many with very tight margins as votes continue to be counted.
Songs of Remembrance
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
At least 1 million people have died in the U.S. from COVID-19. NPR's Songs of Remembrance project shares some of their stories and the music they loved.
The ripple effects of Russia's war in Ukraine are changing the world
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Stores running out of cooking oil. Gas prices soaring. Farmers scrambling for fertilizer. Nations rethinking alliances. We zoom in on the war's seismic, far-reaching repercussions.
Video analysis reveals Russian attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant veered near disaster
Friday, March 11, 2022
An NPR analysis of security footage and photos following the attack on Europe's largest nuclear power plant shows that many of the plant's critical safety systems were in the field of Russian fire.
When can babies and kids under age 5 get their shots? Here's the timeline
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
The first big hurdle was crossed when Pfizer shared its clinical trial data with the FDA. Now there are five more steps to get through before this vulnerable population can be vaccinated.
When can kids under 12 get their shots? Here's the timeline
Thursday, October 28, 2021
There are a couple of big steps to get through before U.S. kids under 12 might be able to get the vaccine. Here's how the process works and when the shots could arrive.
Booster shots are here. Take our quiz to see if you need one
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Many Americans are now eligible for a COVID vaccine booster. Are you? Our quiz will help you figure it out.
How Severe Is Your State's Coronavirus Outbreak?
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
View NPR's maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing and which are leveling off.