Here’s what Florence’s storm surge looks like
Hurricane Florence’s massive storm surge threatens to drown communities and sweep people, buildings and vehicles away in the Carolinas. Continue reading
Hurricane Harvey
Big oil companies want the U.S. government to protect them from climate change
The idea of taxpayers footing the bill to protect refineries worth billions doesn’t sit well with some. Continue reading
Names of 2017’s most costly hurricanes have been retired. Here’s why.
The names of four deadly hurricanes that slammed parts of the United States, Central America and the Caribbean last year are being retired. Continue reading
Hurricane Harvey’s toxic impact more widespread than reported, health concerns raised
County, state and federal records pieced together by The Associated Press and The Houston Chronicle reveal a far more widespread toxic impact than authorities publicly reported after the storm slammed into the Texas coast in late August and then stalled over the Houston area. Continue reading
Bob Layton Editorial: From fumes to typhoons
Politics wears many masks. Continue reading
Climate-related disasters cost U.S. record $306B in 2017: NOAA
NOAA said western wildfires and hurricanes Harvey, Maria, and Irma contributed to making 2017 the costliest year on record. Continue reading
Year in Review 2017: Massacres, hurricanes, a sexual misconduct reckoning and North Korea
Here is a look back at the five biggest stories from around the world in 2017. Continue reading
Record-setting hurricane season will leave trail of disaster for years
Mother Nature produced six major hurricanes, which contributed to making 2017 the costliest hurricane season on record. Continue reading
Year in review: Touching moments from disasters around the world
Among the heartache and panic of natural disasters, these were small moments that made us smile this past year. Continue reading
Texas got $11 billion in aid after Harvey, but it’s not clear where the money’s going
Disaster recovery experts say the lack of transparency in Texas could hinder co-ordination, encourage fraud and hurt rebuilding efforts. Continue reading