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Florida Residents Prepare For Hurricane Milton

How FEMA tries to combat rumors and conspiracy theories about Milton and Helene

12:29pm October 09, 2024

The emergency management agency has long tried to respond to rumors that might delay recovery efforts. But a former FEMA official says the current information environment has never been so bad.

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How to follow the latest local updates on Hurricane Milton

11:30am October 09, 2024

Milton made landfall late Wednesday near Siesta Key. Millions across the state have been left without power.

Climate change boosted Helene's deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton

8:12am October 09, 2024

by Alexa St. John, Associated Press

Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene's rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast less than two weeks later.

Storm Helene Causes Massive Flooding Across Swath Of Western North Carolina

They came to Asheville looking for a 'climate haven.' Then came Hurricane Helene

5:30am October 09, 2024

When Mary Ann Roser and her husband moved to Asheville four months ago they introduced themselves to neighbors as “climate refugees from Austin.” After Helene, she has thoughts on “climate havens."

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In a rematch, mama bear Grazer defeats rival that killed her cub to win Fat Bear Week

4:01am October 09, 2024

The annual Fat Bear Week honors bears that have sufficiently bulked up in the months before entering hibernation.

Hurricane Helene Hits Gulf Coast Of Florida

Climate change made Helene more dangerous. It also makes similar storms more likely

12:01am October 09, 2024

Researchers found that Hurricane Helene was stronger, rainier, and significantly more likely because of climate change. The U.S. can expect more such storms in the future as warming continues.

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Azerbaijan’s human-rights record is under fire as it prepares to host UN climate talks

5:20pm October 08, 2024

Azerbaijan has carried out an “escalating crackdown” on government critics and activists over the past two years, according to Human Rights Watch and Freedom Now.

Environment

The U.S. must replace its lead pipes, according to new EPA rule

5:01pm October 08, 2024

by Pien Huang

The EPA is finalizing a rule to require replacement of lead service lines that connect homes to water systems. The change would lower lead levels in drinking water but poses logistical challenges.

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Like Kit preparedness roundup - Residents On Florida's West Coast Prepare For Hurricane Milton

Hurricane preparedness: Expert guidance on flooding, power outages and more

4:14pm October 08, 2024

The Atlantic hurricane season isn't over yet. Get ahead of the next storm with these emergency preparedness tips to protect you, your family and your home.

An animal with a superpower — it can fuse with another and become one

10:30am October 08, 2024

Researchers found that two individuals of a type of comb jelly can fuse and become one with a shared nervous system and digestive system — which has implications for animal regeneration and immune systems.