National parks have been called “America’s best idea.” But a recent study says these parks are increasingly threatened by human-caused air pollution. The parks with the biggest risk are all here in California.
Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR
Shuttered Madera Community Hospital has cleared yet another hurdle in the path to reopening. It’s been approved for a $ ... Show More
Nov 21
Advocates Fight To Save Mother Bear And Cub In Lake Tahoe
In Lake Tahoe, a mother bear and her cub — known as Hope and Bounce — have been breaking into homes. Now, wildlife officials want the mother euthanized, but bear advocates are fighting to save her.
Reporter: Maria Palma, KUNR
In California, dozens of stoneworkers have died ... Show More
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Sep 2020
Wildfires Have Gone From Bad To Worse — And More Are Inevitable
More than 3 million acres have burned in California this wildfire season. The previous record in a single season was 1.7 million, two years ago. Towns are being decimated across California, Oregon and Washington — and firefighting resources are maxed out, as NPR's Kirk Siegler re ... Show More
13m 20s
May 2023
Behind the historic deal to save the Colorado River
In the western US a landmark deal to protect one of the country's most important waterways has finally been reached. The Colorado River serves more than 40 million Americans across multiple states, but it’s drying up at an alarming rate. Drought, overuse, and climate change are l ... Show More
56m 26s
Jun 2020
What We’ve Learned About the Coronavirus
<p>States are reopening. Parks are crowded. Restaurants are filling, again, with diners. But is this dangerous? Six months into the pandemic, we reflect on what we’ve learned about the virus — and ask how that knowledge should chart the course forward. Guest: <a href="https://www ... Show More
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