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NPR's a Martinez talks to Lisa Speer of the Natural Resources Defense Council's International Oceans program, about a treaty that will open the door to more marine conservation.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to environmental advocate Ed Lorenz about a toxic materials cleanup in Michigan, and how residents near an Ohio train derailment can advocate for their community.

Wes Montgomery's distinctive sound continues to inspire and challenge contemporary musicians. His sound came, in part, from using his thumb on the guitar strings instead of a pick.

NPR's A Martinez talks to psychologist Jelena Kecmanovic, who specializes in tween and teens and social media use, about TikTok's changes that are meant to help teens limit their screen time.

Russian and Ukrainian forces have been fighting over the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Both sides have suffered horrific losses. Russia is trying to encircle Ukrainian forces still in the city.

The last time this summit convened in 2018, the world was shocked to hear a scientist had created the first gene-edited babies. He was condemned, but gene-editing has continued, with some success.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Alaska Public Media reporter Liz Ruskin about the Willow Oil Project in Alaska. It has has widespread support, but there are concerns about its environmental impact.

Some key legislative meetings are underway in China - we take a look at what they might portend in terms of the direction of China's politics and economy.

Hundreds of migrant children in the U.S. are working long hours and in dangerous jobs. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Brandeis University professor David Weil about why this is happening.

Low income people are often shut out the main way wealth is built in the U.S.: Real estate. But a new movement is creating ways for poorer people to invest in their own communities.