Recent News Highlights

The House narrowly voted to cut $1.1 billion in funding for public media outlets and foreign aid programs. Thousands of California National Guard troops remain under Trump's control. Israel struck Iran, killing three top military leaders. NPR is focusing on climate solutions and deconstruction this week. NPR recommends movies, TV shows, books, music, food, games, and quizzes to check out.

Climate Change and Building Sustainability

NPR is dedicating a week to stories about climate change solutions for building and living on a hotter planet. Deconstruction is a practice that creates a circular economy of reuse for building materials, reducing carbon footprint. It involves dismantling old buildings for reusable materials instead of demolishing them.