Natural Disasters
Housing Advocates Worry About Civil Rights Protections in Texas Disaster Standoff
The state is under scrutiny for how it distributed billions in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development dollars to prevent future storm and flood damage. But whether the feds will take action to address discrimination concerns is an open question.
Oregon Tried to Inform Residents About Wildfire Risk. The Backlash was Explosive.
Homeowners fear the state will devalue their properties by publicizing their fire risk.
Recovery From a Disaster Like Hurricane Ian Takes Years, and Nonprofits Play Many Pivotal Roles
COMMENTARY | Many government agencies help people whose lives are thrown off course, but not everyone is eligible or able to access that aid.
The ‘Hurricane Tax’: How Ian is Pushing Florida’s Home Insurance Market Toward Collapse
The storm is poised to be one of the largest insured loss events in U.S. history.
Puerto Rico Storm Victims Report Waits Over 5 Hours on Calls to FEMA
Long hold times contacting the Federal Emergency Management Agency are just one challenge emerging as the nation responds to Hurricane Fiona, which swamped the commonwealth last month, along with Hurricane Ian’s devastating hit to Florida.
How Hurricane Ian and Other Disasters Are Becoming a Growing Source of Inequality
COMMENTARY | It's an issue even among the middle class, experts say.
When the Grid Goes Out, Could Solar and Batteries Power Your Home?
COMMENTARY | Researchers explore what it would take for homes and commercial buildings to ride out long power outages, of three days or more, with solar and batteries.
'We've Never Seen a Flood Event Like This': Ian's Devastating Hit to Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis described "historic" damage to parts of the state from the hurricane, which made landfall with winds around 150 mph and caused massive flooding.
Florida Insurers Temporarily Blocked from Dropping Policies as Hurricane Ian Slams State
The state's property insurance market was facing troubles before the storm.
Public Health Agencies Lack Money to Combat Climate Threats
A study says climate change has worsened 58% of known infectious diseases.
Extreme Rainfall Will Be Worse and More Frequent Than We Thought
Researchers say some climate models are underestimating future floods.
FEMA Wants to End Flood Insurance for the Nation’s Riskiest Properties
Democrats and counties oppose the idea. Properties that have been flood-damaged multiple times account for nearly half the program’s payouts over the years.
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