Nathan Rott appears in the following:
Flooded Streets, Full Reservoirs Capture Attention In Houston
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Two reservoirs and dams in the western part of the city are so filled with water that officials are worried they could breach. To move around some neighborhoods, such as Cyprus Creek, you need a boat.
News Brief: Houston Update, Trump And Russia
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
We have the latest on the crisis in Houston caused by flooding. Also, President Trump has visited Texas, and we have the latest on the Russia investigation.
Harvey Dumps More Than 40 Inches Of Rain On Texas
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
People in Texas are hoping the rain from Tropical Storm Harvey lets up soon. Tens of thousands of people have been forced from their homes, and the death toll is expected to rise.
Hurricane Harvey's Flooding Continues To Expand In Houston
Monday, August 28, 2017
Houston braces for more rain from Hurricane Harvey as the scope of the flooding continues to expand. By Monday afternoon, the Coast Guard said it had rescued more than 2,000 people trapped in their homes.
Trump Administration Revises Conservation Plan For Western Sage Grouse
Monday, August 07, 2017
A task force lays out changes that could loosen protections for the bird species renowned for its elaborate mating dance. The rules take into account "local economic growth and job creation."
Tourists Buying Marijuana In Las Vegas Have Nowhere To Smoke It In Las Vegas
Monday, July 31, 2017
Recreational marijuana sales are booming in Las Vegas as tourists catch on. But under current Nevada law, there's only one place people can consume cannabis: their private residence.
Climate Scientist Says He Was Demoted For Speaking Out On Climate Change
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Joel Clement, who was director of the Interior Department's Office of Policy Analysis during the Obama administration, says in a newspaper op-ed that he was reassigned to an "accounting office."
California's Near-Record Snowpack Is Melting Into Raging Rivers
Monday, July 03, 2017
After a decade of drought, high snow levels this year are melting and turning California rivers into hazards. At the Kern River, at least six people have died this year.
People Of Coal-Rich Northern Cheyenne Torn Between Jobs And Sacred Culture
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Despite high unemployment and poverty, the tribe has never touched the billions of tons of coal underneath its land. But new opportunities from the Trump administration could change that.
Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Removed From Endangered Species List
Thursday, June 22, 2017
The Interior Department has announced that it will end federal protections for the Yellowstone grizzly bear.
Southern Baptist Convention Votes To Condemn White Supremacy
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Members of the denomination criticized an earlier decision not to vote on the resolution while condemnations of gambling and Planned Parenthood were considered and approved.
Coal Towns Face An Uncertain Future. What Is The Country Obliged To Do?
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
As utilities transition away from coal power, what, if anything, do they owe the places that were built around supplying that coal? A Montana lawmaker is among those trying to make that case.
Town That Helped Power Northwest Feels Left Behind In Shift Away From Coal
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Colstrip, Mont., is home to the second-largest coal power plant in the West. The plant's customers in other states are turning away from coal, so locals are looking for support in making a transition.
Montana Town Exemplifies Coal Country's Uncertain Future
Thursday, June 01, 2017
The Trump administration has declared an end to the "war on coal," but Colstrip, Mont., is still feeling besieged. The town is a good example of how complicated the future is for coal country.
Will Trump Pull Out Of The Climate Deal? He Promised His Base He Would
Thursday, June 01, 2017
An announcement will be made Thursday afternoon. White House sources have said he will pull out of the deal — joining Nicaragua and Syria as the world's only countries not involved.
Morning News Brief: Trump On Paris Climate Deal, U.K. Elections
Thursday, June 01, 2017
President Trump is set to announce on Thursday whether he wants to keep the U.S. in the Paris climate agreement. And campaigns for the U.K.'s Parliament are closer than expected.
Inside The Debate Over Repealing Curbs On Methane Leaks
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
A deadline is approaching for lawmakers to undo an Obama-era regulation that aims to limit the emissions of methane — a powerful greenhouse gas — from energy production sites on public lands.
Trump Signs Executive Order On Offshore Drilling And Marine Sanctuaries
Thursday, April 27, 2017
President Trump signed an executive order Friday that aims to expand offshore drilling for oil and gas, in a move welcomed by the oil and gas industry and greeted with alarm by environmental groups.
A Mountain Lion Kitten Is Found, Leading To Excitement And Concern
Sunday, April 09, 2017
A mountain lion kitten was found in the Santa Monica Mountains, just outside Los Angeles. Biologists are excited to see new kittens being born but are concerned about inbreeding.
The Call-In: Answering Your Questions About Trump And Climate Change
Sunday, April 02, 2017
President Trump has signed an executive order rolling back a number of climate change initiatives. This week, we answer listener questions about the Trump administration's environmental policies.