PHOTOS: After The Storm, Haitians In The Bahamas Depend On The Kindness Of Strangers
One woman turned her home into an ad hoc shelter for Haitians displaced by the storm and facing discrimination.
Environment
Wildfires In Southern California
Wildfires in Southern California have burned over 47,000 acres and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. High winds and dry conditions are causing the fires to spread quickly.
Wildfires Continue To Burn, Force Evacuations In Southern California
Wildfires in Southern California have burned dozens of homes overnight and are forcing mandatory evacuations. They're being fueled by dry conditions and fanned by 70 mph winds.
Intentional Blackouts In Northern California Continue
The intentional blackout in northern California is now in its third day. The longer it lasts, the harder it is for residents, businesses, and governments to cope.
EPA Proposes New Regulations For Lead In Drinking Water
The new proposal is being criticized for not proactively replacing lead service lines across the nation. It also keeps the same threshold for lead in drinking water that the U.S. currently has.
Border Wall Construction In Arizona Bulldozes Cactus Columns
President Trump's border wall is going up between Arizona and Mexico, and it's generating controversy because of its proximity to the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Native Americans lands.
California Bans Popular Pesticide Linked To Brain Damage In Children
State environmental regulators call chlorpyrifos "a toxic air contaminant" that is a health threat when inhaled or exposed to skin.
California Utility PG&E Implements Blackouts To Try And Prevent Wildfires
The California utility PG&E has begun implementing blackouts in parts of the state. The hope is to prevent wildfires caused by power company equipment during a period of hot, dry weather.
How A Proposal To Reduce Flood Risk In Ellicott City Nearly Destroyed The Community
Climate change is causing more rain and flooding in towns across America. We go back to a town where a proposal to tear down historic buildings to reduce flood risk nearly destroyed the community.