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Oil and gas drillers are releasing more climate-warming methane than the government estimates, a new study shows.

Some doctors are promoting propellant-free inhalers over puff inhalers that emit greenhouse gases. Climate change can exacerbate respiratory ills because of more fires, air pollution and allergens.

Furoshiki, the Japanese tradition of wrapping objects in cloth to cover or transport them, is becoming more popular as a more eco-friendly way to wrap presents without wasting paper.

The grim milestone was crossed on Sunday, one day after India recorded more than 78,000 cases of the virus.

Investigators with the National Science Foundation's watchdog office will travel to Antarctica to address years-long allegations of sexual misconduct at U.S. research bases.

The bipartisan measure, approved by the House, failed to win enough votes to overcome a GOP filibuster. The plan called for an independent body styled on the one that investigated the 9/11 attacks.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Deana Peck and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., says he will drop his months-long hold on military promotions, which he did in objection to a Pentagon policy that covers travel for personnel seeking abortion care.

This week on Fact Check, we're looking at how many people believe former president and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump's claim that “82% of the country understands that it was a rigged election.”

The Endowment’s second cycle marks a dramatic shift to larger, multi-year grants, including one designed to “revolutionize” the healthcare landscape in New Hanover County. While the Endowment did not fund any major projects focusing on housing — a key issue for this year’s grant cycle — officials say they’re convening housing-focused organizations to develop a suitable proposal.