NOAA Contradicts Weather Service, Backs Trump On Hurricane Threat In Alabama
In the escalating debate over weather projections, meteorologists fear their credibility is at stake.
Environment
Trump Administration Challenges California And Automakers On Fuel Economy
The Trump administration says only the federal government can set tailpipe emissions standards. It's the latest move in a months long standoff over efforts to weaken a key Obama-era climate rule.
Cleaning Up Abandoned Wells Proves Costly To Gas And Oil Producing States
Abandoned gas and oil wells dot many states. These orphaned sites need to be capped and cleaned up, but doing so is difficult when the responsible companies have gone bankrupt.
Is 'The Blob' Back? Latest Marine Heat Wave Could Pose New Risks To Sea Life
Water temperatures between Alaska and California have risen by 5 degrees Farhrenheit. Researchers say the warming could trigger a series of problems in the marine food chain.
Oil Seen Leaking From Hurricane-Hit Facility On Grand Bahama Island
Eyewitness images and satellite pictures show oil that seeped from tanks at a major storage terminal on the island's eastern side. The terminal's owner says it was damaged by Hurricane Dorian.
Friday News Roundup - Domestic
Hurricane Dorian threatens the eastern United States after devastating the Bahamas. And Texas loosens its gun safety laws after a deadly shooting.
As Damage Assessment Begins From Dorian, Concerns Remain For Inland Farms, Livestock
As Hurricane Dorian moves away from North Carolina's coast, emergency officials will begin to assess the damage to buildings and property.
Weakened Dorian Strands People On North Carolina Island
A weakened Hurricane Dorian flooded homes on North Carolina's Outer Banks on Friday with a ferocity that seemed to take storm-hardened residents by surprise, and hundreds were feared trapped by high water.
Charleston's Storm Preparations
The communities that might be most prepared for a storm like Dorian are also ones that are the most vulnerable to sea level rise. Because of climate change, Charleston floods on a regular basis.
Book: 'The Geography Of Risk'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Gilbert Gaul about his book, The Geography of Risk, which examines the cost of hurricanes in recent years and why federal tax dollars are covering more of those costs.