As the federal government halts plans to address climate change, states, cities, regions, and even neighborhoods are trying to fill the gap, by cutting climate pollution and adapting to extreme weather. NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about how communities are moving forward on climate solutions despite significant political headwinds.
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Turning your grass into a garden isn't as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, from killing your lawn to picking plants to grow. -
About 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they're being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding. -
The Portland Clean Energy Fund has raised a billion dollars for climate change action via a retail tax on large corporations in the city. Other cities are starting to shape similar funds. -
Like many cities, Denver's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is its buildings. Heating and cooling skyscrapers requires a lot of fossil fuels. Now, the city is trying a surprising solution. -
In conservative Utah, a coalition of cities and towns shows other communities how to bring new renewable energy to the electric grid in a unique way. -
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are moving forward with their climate plan despite the loss of state support and federal funding. -
Finding meals that are good for you, your wallet and the environment can be difficult. We've pulled together a few recipes to make sustainable choices even easier. -
While lots of powerful changes to reduce food waste can start at home, sometimes the scale of the problem benefits from a community-wide approach. -
Nearly half of the water drawn from the Colorado River goes to feed for beef and dairy cows. Researchers say modest changes in American diets could help farmers use less water — and help the climate. -
From meal kits to grocery service to restaurant delivery, we look at the carbon footprint of convenient food and the choices people can make to try to reduce it. Sometimes there are trade-offs.
