Donate

mid-Atlantic

Hudson generating station

More states join the fight to reduce global warming

Environment

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, known as RGGI, may be growing. New Jersey’s new Democratic Governor has vowed to bring his state back into the compact and Virginia is the first coal-producing state to take steps to join.

ICE raid

Why one group of Chinese Americans opposes ‘sanctuary’ cities

Justice
Erik Bruner-Yang, chef and owner of Honeycomb Asian market in Washington, DC

Honeycomb is making Asian food in Washington, DC a bit sweeter, and a lot more local

Food

Climate scientist links Arctic melting to U.S. weather fluctuations

Environment

MAP: Officials urge caution, warn of danger as Hurricane Sandy becomes ‘Frankenstorm’

Global Politics
Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!

In Sandy’s wake, Scientists Explore Links Between Warming Arctic and Extreme Weather

Environment

Months before both this year’s record Arctic ice melt and Hurricane Sandy, a climatologist identified changing weather patterns that suggest links between the two seemingly separate events. Sam Eaton reports from New Jersey. In the first of two special reports for The World and the PBS program NOVA, Sam Eaton reports from New Jersey.

Top of the Hour: Hurricane Irene Hits the Bahamas, Morning Headlines

Hurricane Irene is battering the Bahamas this morning with 115-mph winds.  As the Category 3 storm gains strength a hurricane watch is in effect for North Carolina’s Outer Banks through the Virginia border this morning. Some mandatory evacuations are already underway.  Irene is expected to become a Category 4 storm later today and to reach the Carolina […]

We respect your time, attention and privacy

This is a news website, not a click casino. We do NOT employ deceptive behaviors, display annoying ads or use third party cookies and trackers to monetize your visit or help advertisers track you across the internet.

Simply, we ask that you would consider a donation to support the journalism we produce every weekday. Thank you.

This is The World

The World is a public radio program and podcast that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Follow The World

Subscribe to The World’s Latest Edition podcast for free using your favorite podcast player: