Whales And Navy Sonar
The Navy is rolling out its latest plan to manage wildlife in training waters. After years of legal battles, some environmentalists worry the Navy is backsliding in its latest plan.
Environment
Why The Way Hurricanes Are Classified Can Be Deceptive
Meteorologists have been using a nearly 50-year-old scale to measure the wind speed and storm surge of a hurricane. But it's not a good measure for rain, which can often become the most dangerous aspect of a storm.
Protests Continue In Port City In Iraq Over Lack Of Drinking Water And Corruption
Iraq's port city of Basra is a hub of oil wealth but is poor and angry. Protests have continued for weeks over a lack of drinking water and an excess of political corruption — with some blaming Iran.
Floodwaters Rise In Carolinas, Taking Lives And Prompting Environmental Concerns
The storm is blamed for 34 deaths in three states. More than 10,000 people in North Carolina are living in shelters, and thousands of people have been rescued from their homes.
Yadkin River At Elkin Crests Below Flood Predictions, Monitoring Continues
Emergency officials are breathing a sigh of relief after the Yadkin River crested below anticipated flood levels.
Flooding From Hurricane Florence Also Poses Environmental Risks
Flood waters breached a pit of coal ash at a power plant in Wilmington, N.C., spilling heavy metals into a nearby lake. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Frank Holleman at the Southern Environmental Law Center about the risks of coal ash water contamination.
Triad Shelters Absorb Overflow Of Florence Evacuees
As of Sunday, more than 17,000 people had sought refuge from Florence in nearly 140 Red Cross and community shelters across North Carolina.
Florence Moves Out Of Northwest NC But Leaves Some Risks Behind
The Yadkin River began receding today after reaching a crest of more than 17 feet, Yadkin County officials say.
Oregon Launches First Statewide Refillable Bottle System In U.S.
The new beer bottles can be refilled up to 40 times and are designed to be easily separated from the rest of the glass in the deposit system, ensuring that they get refilled instead of recycled.
Team Effort Helps Local Shelter Ride Out The Storm
Over the weekend, North Carolina housed roughly 20,000 people fleeing Florence in more than 150 shelters statewide.