Politics Jul 04 The Intersection of Politics and the Supreme Court A slide show of Supreme Court decisions impacting national politics.
Science Jun 05 Louisiana Fishermen Pioneer Floating Architecture // Raccourci Old River is known as one of the best fishing spots in Point-Coupee Parish, Louisiana. This community of more than 400 homes draws flocks of fishermen who spend days on the water and docks reeling in crappie, bluegill,…
Science Jun 01 Coping with Climate Change: Louisiana’s Vanishing Coast There are few places in America that are as vulnerable to climate change as Isle de Jean Charles in coastal Louisiana, which has been home for generations of native tribes. The island is on the frontlines of erosion, saltwater intrusion…
Science May 29 Floating Architecture: Finding Ways to Live With Rising Water There is a saying that "God made the world, but the Dutch made Holland." And for centuries, the Dutch have built different types of barriers to hold back rising water and allow for development. But as sea levels continue to…
Science May 28 Floating Architecture: Preparing for a Life on Water As the climate continues to change, scientists are predicting more precipitation, flooding and rising seas across the globe. In response, there is a growing movement in architecture and design to create homes and other buildings that would allow people to…
Science May 01 Climate in the Classroom: Teachers Share Their Stories This week, the PBS NewsHour will report on one teacher's struggles to teach climate change in her Colorado classroom. This comes as the National Academies Press is preparing to roll out new national science standards for kindergarten through 12th grade.
Economy Apr 12 For Midwesterners: How Are You Faring in this Economy? It's tax time again. While many Americans are rushing to meet this year's April 17 deadline, it's also a time when many take stock of their financial situation. So what are you planning for your financial future? Do you think…
Science Apr 02 An Interactive History of the Texas Drought Click on the map above for an interactive version. Recently, PBS NewsHour reported from Texas in collaboration with the public media project StateImpact Texas to look at how dry conditions have caused towns to struggle with extreme…
Science Mar 23 Do You Worry About Access to Water? Kids play in a fountain in downtown Seattle; Creative Commons photo courtesy Flickr user clogozm The extreme drought and record-breaking temperatures across the Southwest have highlighted crucial issues with the region's water supply system. As the population grows and…
Science Mar 20 Two Texas Towns Run Out of Water In collaboration with StateImpact Texas, the PBS NewsHour takes a closer look at the struggle for water in two Texas towns and how the state plans to deal with a drier future. This report is part of our new series…