Chemical Plant Fire Raises Environmental Concerns In Wake Of Harvey
A fire at a chemical plant near Houston has raised concerns about the environmental consequences of the storm.
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Riding With A Rescue Mission In The Surreal, Perilous Texas Floods
Nearly a week since Harvey struck Houston, many people remain stranded by high water in their neighborhoods. NPR rode along on a citizen water-borne rescue operation.
In Storm-Tossed Houston Area, Most Homeowners Lack Flood Insurance
Congress is widely expected to approve billions in aid for flood-stricken areas, but it may take awhile to arrive.
Salmon Fisher: Spill Is Dangerous And 'We Shouldn't Have To Deal With It'
Commercial fishermen are putting off their own livelihoods to catch the farmed Atlantic salmon that broke out of their net pen in Washington state. One fisherman describes the "carnival atmosphere."
Researchers Explore New Methods To Quantify Power Of Storms After Harvey
As Harvey continues to dump damaging rain on the south, some researchers are looking at new ways to quantify the power of a big storm.
When Nature Teaches Us How To Be Human
As global warming changes the planet, we will experience many severe weather events. How we fare will depend largely on how well we preserve our best qualities — and community, says Marcelo Gleiser.
Flooded Texas Chemical Plants Raise Concerns About Toxic Emissions
Concern is growing that flood damage from Hurricane Harvey to some of Houston's petrochemical plants may be polluting the air, and could be threatening the water.
Trump Policies Could Undermine Post-Harvey Rebuilding
President Trump pledged to rebuild Houston and Texas bigger and better than ever. However, he has also proposed eliminating federal flood mapping and the federal government's top disaster agency.
Houston's Susceptibility To Flooding
Sam Brody, a professor at Texas A&M at Galveston, talks with Ailsa Chang about how Houston area levees, reservoirs, dams and bayous have been holding up during the storm.
Trump's Texas Visit Highlights Federal Response Effort
The president said he waited to visit until he could do so "without causing disruption." He sidestepped Houston and instead stopped in Corpus Christi, where Harvey made landfall, and then in Austin.