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Rep. Kinzinger discusses the events of Jan. 6 as congressional inquiries heat up

Thursday, December 16, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., about his role on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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The links between welfare in Utah and the LDS Church

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with ProPublica reporter Eli Hager on why many Utah families living in poverty don't get assistance — from the state nor the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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COP26 president Alok Sharma on the road ahead after Glasgow

Monday, December 13, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with COP26 president Alok Sharma about promises and agreements made at the recent climate summit in Glasgow and what more needs to be done.

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Remembering Rameshchandra Patel, beloved in his Indian community, lost to COVID

Friday, December 10, 2021

Rameshchandra Patel got COVID-19 early on in the pandemic, when little was known about the virus. His son, Suhash Patel, shares the guiding principles of life his father left as notes in a textbook.

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Billions of federal dollars could replace lead pipes. Flint has history to share

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

The new infrastructure legislation makes money available to remove potentially poisonous pipes around the country. In Flint, Mich., mistrust runs deeper than the plumbing does.

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Detroit homes are being overwhelmed by flooding — and it's not just water coming in

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The city has experienced more frequent and severe flooding due to climate change and an aging stormwater system. Detroiters hope federal infrastructure funding eases the problem.

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When consumers want to reduce their carbon footprint, food choices matter

Thursday, November 11, 2021

According to the World Bank, 20-30% of Earth's carbon emissions come from agriculture. When possible, consumers can reduce their carbon imprint through food choices.

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How other countries at COP26 view American leadership and climate promises

Thursday, November 11, 2021

President Biden has declared the U.S. is back as a leader in combatting disastrous climate change. But after years of unfulfilled pledges, how do other countries view American leadership and promises?

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U.S. and China announce surprise climate agreement at COP26 summit

Thursday, November 11, 2021

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told NPR the declaration spurs mutual accountability. "I'm absolutely convinced that that is the fastest, best way to get China to move from where it is today," he said.

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For Brianna Fruean, the smell of mud drives home the need for climate action

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Many island nations have the most to lose when it comes to the climate crisis. But at the COP26 U.N. climate summit, they insist they aren't victims, they're warriors.

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How island nations vulnerable to climate change need rich, polluting countries to act

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Low-lying islands and nations are among those most at risk from rising sea levels, and have been sounding the alarm on the need for action by wealthier nations to limit global warming for years.

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Uganda's Vanessa Nakate says COP26 sidelines nations most affected by climate change

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Nakate spoke with NPR about the role gender plays in climate activism, whether the COP26 summit feels inclusive and her advice for other youth who feel they can't affect change in the climate crisis.

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Uganda's Vanessa Nakate says COP26 sidelines nations most affected by climate change

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with climate activist Vanessa Nakate of Uganda about her goals in bringing the needs of the global south to the fore at the United Nations climate change conference, COP26.

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What President Xi Jinping's absence from COP26 indicates for China's climate pledges

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping is not attending COP26 in person. Climate analysts and activists weigh in on what his absence means for the climate pledges made by one of the top carbon-emitting nations.

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Indigenous activists are united in a cause and are making themselves heard at COP26

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Indigenous activists from around the world are in Glasgow for COP26, but say the same legacy of colonialism that has led to climate-related losses has impacted their access to the conference.

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Indigenous activists say the legacy of colonialism has limited their access to COP-26

Monday, November 08, 2021

Indigenous activists from around the world are in Glasgow for COP26, but say the same legacy of colonialism that has led to climate-related losses has impacted their access to the conference.

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An Indigenous chef is putting her heritage on the menu with landmark restaurant

Saturday, November 06, 2021

Bison blueberry sausage, venison meatballs and lots of squash are on the menu at Wahpepah's Kitchen, the new venture from a former caterer who researched the origins of various Indigenous foods.

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Lead U.S. negotiator at Paris summit on what's next for 2021 climate talks

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Todd Stern, who served as a chief climate negotiator for the Obama Administration, about what to expect as this year's climate negotiations get underway in Glasgow.

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Kickapoo chef honors her heritage with Oakland's first Indigenous restaurant

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Oakland, Calif., is getting its first Indigenous restaurant in November, which will serve items like bison blueberry sausage and venison meatballs.

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Lyft's first safety report shows over 4,000 reports of sexual assault

Friday, October 22, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Rachel Abrams, a lawyer representing victims of sexual assault in lawsuits against rideshare company Lyft, which had over 4,000 reports of sexual assault in two years.

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