trash Trash Cans Are Hard to Find in Tokyo. Here's Why If you spend any time in Tokyo, you are likely to find yourself hunting for something that’s easily found on almost every street corner in a U.S. city — a trash can. As NBCLX storyteller Fernando Hurtado discovered, there are several very good reasons why garbage cans remain scarce in Japan — from terrorism threats to recycling challenges.
issa rae Issa Rae Married Louis Diame in Gorgeous Wedding — Then Trolled Fans in Announcement Issa Rae married Louis Diame in a beautiful, private ceremony in the South of France. Or maybe it was just an elaborate photo shoot with "someone's husband"?
vending machines Japan's Vending Machine Culture Meets the Reality of Climate Change Dispensing everything from fish to suits, Japan’s 5 million vending machines have made the country the convenience capital of the world. But in recent years, vending machine culture has clashed with the need to reduce plastic waste. NBCLX storyteller Fernando Hurtado reports from Tokyo on the country’s efforts to battle climate change.
Olympics Rising Temperatures May Change the Summer Olympics to the Winter Olympics Rising temperatures due to climate change are already forcing Olympic organizers to rethink where events are held and how they are planned. In the future could we be watching the Summer Olympics during the winter? NBCLX storyteller Chase Cain takes a look at how climate change is already changing the Olympic experience and what may come next.
climate change Chicago Floods Could Get Worse Thanks to Climate Change The Great Lakes fluctuate often and floods in Chicago are nothing new. But officials will have to consider the impact of climate change and whether those floods could get worse. How will they be addressed? New York Times reporter and author Dan Egan discusses his recent piece on the Windy City’s flood patterns.
climate change When Climate Change Makes Coasts Uninhabitable, Where Do We Go? In the future, New York and Los Angeles may no longer be the most populous U.S. cities as climate change will lead to migration inland, experts say. But climate migration is not just a part of the future – it’s happening now thanks to flooding, wildfires and other phenomena, NBCLX Storyteller Chase Cain reports.
climate change What You Can Do to Prevent a Drought From Getting Worse Individual decisions like reducing your water use on your lawn or not using animal products can make a long-term difference and prevent droughts, says behavioral scientist Sweta Chakraborty.
Florida Storm Surge, High Winds From Elsa Hit Florida Keys Tropical Storm Elsa is hitting the Florida Keys with heavy rain and strong winds. NBC Miami reporter Cristian Benavides shows a beach in Key West where winds are battering palm trees and storm surge is coming up onto the beach.
climate change What the Oppressive Northwest Heat Wave Tells Us About Climate Temperatures in the northwest have shattered record highs by more than 10 degrees. Oregon State University vice provost and climate scientist Philip Mote discusses just how rare this heat is, and the broader evidence about human effects on the climate.
Environment Interested in Beekeeping? Here's What You Need to Know. You can make good money in the business if you know what you're doing, or you can just help your local ecosystem.
