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By one estimate, emissions from producing and incinerating plastics could amount to 56 gigatons of carbon — almost 50 times the annual emissions of all of the coal power plants in the U.S. — between now and 2050.

Plastic Has A Big Carbon Footprint — But That Isn't The Whole Story

Plastic waste litters cities, oceans and even the air. Largely overlooked is how making plastic affects the environment. Plastic is a big contributor to global warming. So are its alternatives.

California wide receiver Nyziah Hunter (13) runs against Oregon State defensive lineman Jacob Schuster (62) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

Fernando Mendoza throws for career-high 364 yards as Cal routs Oregon State 44-7

Fernando Mendoza passed for two touchdowns and a career-high 364 yards, and California beat Oregon State 44-7 to snap a four-game losing skid. Cal led 31-0 at halftime and also saw star running back Jaydn Ott return after missing the previous two games with an ankle injury. The Bears, who entered the game having dropped their last four games by a combined nine points, left little doubt about the outcome.

Marisa Peñaloza

Marisa Peñaloza is a senior producer on NPR's National Desk. Peñaloza's productions are among the signature pieces heard on NPR's award-winning newsmagazines Morning Edition and All Things Considered, as well as weekend shows. Her work has covered a wide array of topics — from breaking news to feature stories, as well as investigative reports.

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton on Trump's national security nominations

We ask former national security advisor and U.N. Ambassador John Bolton why he wants Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard to be investigated by the FBI before serving in top national security roles.

A voter casts a ballot in Louisville, Ky., this month. Long-serving election officials around the country are retiring ahead of the 2020 election, which could be among the most challenging to administer in the country's history.

As 2020 Approaches, Some Experienced Election Officials Head To The Exits

A number of top election officials won't be around next year. Some are retiring after long careers, but others are feeling the strain of an increasingly demanding and politicized job.

A contractor prepares to cut off the top of a coal bed methane well near Gillette, Wyo., in 2015. It's one of thousands of abandoned, plugged wells sprinkled throughout Wyoming and Colorado.

Danger Below? New Properties Hide Abandoned Oil And Gas Wells

Around the country, houses, schools and shopping centers are being built on old oil and gas fields — and hidden underground are millions of abandoned wells that are not monitored for leaks.

White House senior advisers Jared Kushner (from left), Steve Bannon and national security adviser Michael Flynn are seen in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Friday.

With National Security Council Shakeup, Steve Bannon Gets A Seat At The Table

Bannon has been elevated to the NSC's Principals Committee, the top interagency group for discussing national security. He formerly led Breitbart News, a platform for the alt-right movement.

Democratic Congressman Jim Himes discusses Trump's military operation in Venezuela

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, about the Trump administration's military operation in Venezuela.

College Football Playoff semifinals kick off Thursday with Fiesta Bowl

The college football playoff semifinals get underway Thursday with the University of Mississippi taking on Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. On Friday, top-ranked Indiana faces Oregon in the Peach Bowl.

Oil prices surge, but no panic yet, as Iran war continues

Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.

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