Environment
Puerto Rico's Tap Water Often Goes Untested, Raising Fears About Lead Contamination
People in Puerto Rico don't trust the water supply, and with good reason. Local systems aren't adequately tested for contaminants, including lead.
Footing The Bill For Climate Change: 'By The End Of The Day, Someone Has To Pay'
As the risks of disasters grow, the insurance industry is adapting with them — and consumer advocates and others fear that the brunt of the bills will increasingly hit low-income homeowners.
Floodwaters Inundate Lake At NC Power Plant, Raising Alarm
Duke Energy activated a high-level emergency alert at a retired coal-fired power plant in North Carolina as floodwaters from the nearby Cape Fear River overtopped an earthen dike at the facility and inundated a large lake.
Father-Son Duo Turns Ruined Grapes Into Tasty Aid For Napa Fire Victims
The Cates family has been turning excess wine grapes into raisins as a way to reduce food waste. Since last year's devastating fires in California's wine-growing region, they've expanded.
Assessing The Contamination Brought By Flooding
Aerial views of parts of North Carolina show whole buildings, including industrial livestock farms, inundated. Steve Inskeep talks with Kemp Burdette of Cape Fear River Watch.
Flood Damage In The Carolinas Will Be Widespread, But Insurance Coverage Isn't
Flood damage from Hurricane Florence will be extensive, but in North Carolina many don't have flood insurance. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey discusses the situation.
Florence Causes Million-Gallon Untreated Wastewater Discharge In Greensboro
More than a million gallons of untreated wastewater was discharged into a Greensboro creek due to heavy rains from Florence, among the largest such incidents in modern memory.
Tougher Laws On Pipeline Protests Face Test In Louisiana
A number of states are making it harder to protest the construction of oil and gas pipelines. Recent felony arrests in Louisiana could be a test case for these tougher new laws.
Experts Warn Some Coastal Residents Should Consider Rebuilding Inland
The Carolinas' recovery from Hurricane Florence is already raising difficult questions about repeated flooding.