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The U.S. EPA issued health advisories for PFAS that essentially suggest there is no safe level of PFAS in drinking water.

A Colorado analysis found farmer suicide rates rise in tandem with increased drought. Experts say a big challenge is that there are few counsellors and many guns in rural areas.

Across Southwest Florida, the long road to recovery is coming into focus as people try to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Ian. Many will rebuild, others will leave and some don't know what's next.

Forecasters say the result could be massive flooding and a potential for avalanches across stretches of the state.

NOAA, USDOT, and other agencies are launching a pilot program to develop methods for integrating equity into planning decisions regarding urban flooding.

Climate change is making heat waves more frequent and intense. With much of the U.S. facing a weekend of extreme temperatures, here are some tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones.

The rap mogul has been accused of sexual misconduct in a growing number of different civil suits since November 2023, dating back to the beginning of one of hip-hop's most influential careers.

North Korea says it's experiencing its first COVID outbreak. Experts are skeptical, but they are also wondering if this means the country will accept outside help or if it can handle it alone.

Former colleagues say David Uhlmann will work to make sure Americans can breathe clean air and drink safe water.

From 2017 to 2021, Sir Mark Lowcock was the U.N.'s "relief chief," the world's most senior humanitarian official. He talks to NPR about what inspired him and why crises are getting worse.