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India is the planet's fifth biggest carbon polluter. Even with its vast population, its per capita emissions are many times lower than the West. As India's economy grows, so will its pollution. India's government has announced measures to combat climate change. But some question whether it can carry them out. The city of Gurgaon has become the front-line in a battle between government and growth.

The Biden administration wants to restrict who can seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. It's the latest move in a larger crackdown aimed at cutting the number of migrants flowing across the border.

Montgomery writes about her work volunteering with a turtle rescue organization.

Vauhini Vara's debut novel “The Immortal King Rao” is a Pulitzer-Prize finalist this year.

The UAW has a new president, Shawn Fain, who is promising a return to aggressive political activity by the union, along with a tougher approach with auto companies.

Almost all of China's medium and large cities are susceptible to floods. Some experts are promoting a solution called sponge cities — urban landscapes that are softer and meant to absorb more water.

In Beirut's Shatila refugee camp, Palestinian refugees say they support Hamas' fight for their homeland.

Ahmed Alnaouq posts the stories of Palestinians with the organization We Are Not Numbers. Then, he lost over 20 members of his family when an Israeli airstrike hit his family home.

From romantic transits over the French countryside to a historical account of an ill-fated polar expedition, the sky is the limit in these extraordinary tales.

Gibbons returns with a solo album, Lives Outgrown, and a song that wonders beyond this life. On this week's 8 Tracks, NPR Music's Lars Gotrich listens to songs that explore what happens next.