September Is Peak Hurricane Season. Why Is That?
September 10 is the day you're statistically most likely to find a tropical cyclone somewhere in the Atlantic basin. The reason has to do with both wind and water.
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Triad Shelter Offers Power And Peace Of Mind To NC Evacuees
As Florence batters the Carolina coast, thousands of residents have fled the region for shelters farther inland, including here in the Triad.
Governors And Mayors Pledge More Emissions Cuts To Fight Climate Change
Governors and mayors from around the world are making new pledges to cut carbon emissions. They're in San Francisco this week, trying to counter the Trump administration's rollbacks on climate change.
Could A Ban On Fishing In International Waters Become A Reality?
As the United Nations meets to discuss high-seas biodiversity, scientists and activists say that while a fishing ban could profoundly help protect sea life, it may also be impossible to enforce.
Hurricane Prompts Concerns Over Agriculture Runoff From Poultry Waste
Environmentalists are urging people to stay off the Yadkin River now, and in the days following Hurricane Florence because of tree debris and high water.
North Carolina Coastal Development Policy
The risk of hurricanes hasn't stopped developers from building along the state's coast. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to University of North Carolina's Institute of Marine Sciences Director Rick Luettich.
What Hurricane Florence Tells Us About Climate Change
Florence is wetter, wider — and maybe slower, due to climate change, according to new research. And flood insurance isn't keeping up with how climate change is altering hurricanes.
FEMA Associate Administrator On Hurricane Florence
FEMA Associate Administrator Jeff Byard joins NPR's Audie Cornish to talk about FEMA's response to Hurricane Maria, and preparations for Hurricane Florence.
Hurricane Florence Approaches The Carolinas
Forecasters and residents are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Florence, which threatens the coast and inland areas with fierce winds, a big storm surge and plenty of rain.
What Is The Waffle House Index?
FEMA sometimes uses an unexpected metric to figure out how bad storms will be: the Waffle House Index. Hosts Ari Shapiro and Audie Cornish explain the significance of the southern breakfast chain in federal disaster preparation.