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The recent deadly heat in West Africa is driven by human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels, particularly in the wealthy Northern Hemisphere, according to an international report.
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The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversity what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with reporter Rob Schmitz about Israel's response to Iran's unprecedented attack last weekend.
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An international team found a creative solution to help keep Ukraine's lights on amidst Russian attacks. That same solution could help everyone from the military to commercial pilots.
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The U.K. Parliament has given initial approval to one of the toughest anti-tobacco laws in the world. It aims to create a smoke-free generation by phasing out tobacco sales by age.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, about the health of the global economy.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about being a Muslim politician in Britain — and his fears around a second possible Donald Trump presidency.
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President Zelenskyy urges allies to show Ukraine the same support they gave Israel in repelling Iran's aerial attack. The U.S. and allies helped Israel take down some 300 Iranian drones and missiles.
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Over five decades ago, Hindus and Muslims in northern India compromised to share land between a mosque and a temple. Now that agreement has unraveled ahead of election season.
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There's a global diplomatic push to try to avert a broader conflict in the Middle East following Iran's attack on Israel. The U.S. and others are appealing to both sides to calm regional tensions.
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China urged to help ease Mideast tensions. Senate kicks off impeachment trial of the Homeland Security secretary. Coral reefs undergo a mass bleaching event which could soon be the worst on record.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Denise Gilman, co-director of the University of Texas School of Law's immigration clinic, about whether Biden has the authority to shut down the border.