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The dangerously monikered cactus is a source of joy in the Southwest. Albuquerque celebrates with music and yummy opuntia treats.

Scientists suspect that warming air and rivers, as well as smaller winter snowpack, is endangering western trout. But on a ranch in Montana, methods to protect trout from the effects of cattle ranching are helping the trout become more resilient to the inevitable change in their environment.

The agency's next acting chief has drawn praise as a capable administrator. But critics still say the transition from Scott Pruitt is a bit like "going from a train wreck to a house on fire."

Exposure to wildfire smoke is a growing health problem across the U.S., as climate change increases the risk and intensity of wildfires.

As the Gulf of Maine warms due to climate change, invasive sea squirts have become a major issue for the aquaculture industry, weighing down equipment and colonizing underwater surfaces.

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders about how congressional progressives plan to preserve their infrastructure priorities as negotiations remain tenuous.

In France's Bordeaux wine region, summers have been hotter, harvests have been earlier and grapes have been sweeter. Some winemakers welcome a warmer climate; they are getting more great vintages. Others are more wary, but say they can adapt.

Long-time anglers say it’s rare to see so little ice on Lake Winnipesaukee. But many folks made the best of the February derby on smaller bodies of water.

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to dozens of species — and to an ongoing political fight over oil and gas. Now, the Biden administration is hoping ending oil and gas leases will be a win.

The Vermont Senate voted 20 to 10 on Tuesday in favor of overriding Gov. Phil Scott's veto of the Affordable Heat Act, a major climate bill.