Hurricane Florence Breaks 28 Streamflow Records In Carolinas
A federal report shows Hurricane Florence broke records in a key flooding measure at more than two-dozen stream gages in the Carolinas.
Environment
Do You Know Someone Missing As The Camp Fire Burns?
Authorities estimate hundreds could still be missing in Northern California's Camp Fire. Are you searching for a friend or loved one, or do you know someone who is?
"The New Abnormal": Wildfires And Climate Change
Human activity is making wildfires more frequent and more severe.
Megafires More Frequent Because Of Climate Change And Forest Management
Dry weather and strong winds mean that what would have been small blazes in the past are now monster fires. And more people live in harm's way.
California Business Owner Shares Why He Stayed Despite Risk From Wildfires
The Rock Store is a biker bar in Cornell, Calif., — north of Malibu and in the shadow of the deadly Woolsey Fire. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the owner Rich Savko about the destruction he's seeing.
Cal Fire Chief Ken Pimlott Discusses Wildfires Ravaging California
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Cal Fire Chief Ken Pimlott about the raging wildfires in California.
California Wildfires Continue To Threaten Life And Property
Two massive wildfires continue to threaten California's Ventura and northwestern Los Angeles county. Driven by high winds and dry conditions, they've forced evacuation of 75,000 homes.
At Least 25 Killed In California Wildfires
Wildfires have killed at least 25 people in California, including at least 23 in the northern part of the state, where thousands of homes have also been destroyed.
Chico Battles 'Most Destructive Fire' In California History
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the mayor of Chico, Calif., Sean Morgan, about the wildfires sweeping the region.
Federal Jury Rules That Company Failed To Keep Workers Safe During Coal Ash Clean-Up
A federal jury in Tennessee this week ruled in favor of blue-collar workers after a coal ash spill clean-up left many of them dead and sick. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Knoxville News Sentinel reporter Jamie Satterfield, who has been following the legal battle since last year.