Biden Tours Western Fire Center And Tells Firefighters, 'You Saved Lake Tahoe'
The president viewed the wildfire ravaged West Monday, to renew warnings about climate change its role in extreme weather and fire events.
Weather
Two Weeks After Hurricane Ida, Tens Of Thousands in Louisiana Are Still Without Power
Ida's ferocious 150 mph winds decimated parts of Louisiana's electrical grid. At the height, more than a million homes and businesses were without power. The remaining 117,000+ are having to make do.
People On The Texas Gulf Coast Brace For Tropical Storm Nicholas
Nicholas could strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall Monday. The storm will trigger "considerable flash and urban flooding," the National Hurricane Center says.
Greenland Pummeled By Snow One Month After Its Summit Saw Rain For The First Time
The remnants of Hurricane Larry, this season's longest-lasting storm, brought 100-mph gusts and feet of snow to some places in Greenland as its summer of record-breaking warmth came to a close.
This Custodian Stayed At His School All Night Pumping Water During Ida's Storms
The hurricane's remnants hit New Jersey just days before classes were to begin at Hackensack Middle School. Its custodian was determined to keep the students on track.
Climate Change Is Making Natural Disasters Worse — Along With Our Mental Health
With so many disasters happening so frequently, many people are feeling overwhelmed or hopeless. Reflecting on what you can do personally to combat climate change may help, a psychiatrist says.
White House Climate Advisor Says Despite Recent Disasters, Don't Lose Hope
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with White House Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy about this summer's extreme weather events and how the Biden administration is trying to address climate change.
Tensions Over Use Of Klamath River Basin's Water Were Magnified By Draught
Many rely on the Klamath River Basin on the California border, especially with the historic draught in the West. Things got heated this summer between the area's tribes and ranchers.
Hurricane Ida Has Hobbled Louisiana's Multi-Billion Dollar Fishing Industry
Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana's fishing industry hard. Fishing is a multi-billion dollar business and it's one of economic foundations for communities that dot the southern end of Louisiana.
Pope Francis And Other Christian Leaders Are Calling For Bold Climate Action
The world's most prominent Christian leaders issued a rare joint statement calling for government climate action. What that will look like in the U.S. is unclear.