Environment

Florida's Citrus Groves Hit Hard By Hurricane Irma

6:07pm September 21, 2017

Hurricane Irma hit Florida's citrus groves hard. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Ellis Hunt Jr., a Florida citrus grower and Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission about the damage.

Puerto Rico Chief Of Staff Says Hurricane Maria Devastated Island

4:51pm September 21, 2017

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with the chief of staff of the Puerto Rico government, William Villafañe, about how the island is doing now that Hurricane Maria has finally left the province.

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How Prepared Is The U.S. For Earthquakes?

4:51pm September 21, 2017

Mexico has had an earthquake early-warning system for decades, and other countries that get earthquakes — Japan, Taiwan — have them, too. The U.S. does not. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones, who spent years working with the U.S. Geological Survey to create a system.

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Montana Wildfires Reignite Logging Debate

4:51pm September 21, 2017

by Eric Whitney

An epic wildfire season in Montana has conservatives blaming environmentalists for blocking logging projects, but scientists say climate change is making fire seasons longer and more intense.

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A Look From The Ground In Puerto Rico Following Hurricane Maria

4:51pm September 21, 2017

As the situation in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria continues, we hear from Patricia Mazzei, a writer for The Miami Herald.

National Flood Insurance Program Will Pay Out Billions For A Few Properties

4:51pm September 21, 2017

by Noel King

The National Flood Insurance Program backs most flood insurance policies, but has many problems. Around one percent of insured homes have been responsible for around a quarter of the claims paid out.

Environment

Gov. Cooper Vetoes Environmental Bill That Includes Funds For GenX Cleanup

3:44pm September 21, 2017

by Keri Brown

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Hurricane Maria Hits Puerto Rico At Time When The Island Is Already Struggling

7:27pm September 20, 2017

by Greg Allen

Devastation expected from the hurricane will challenge many Puerto Rico institutions, especially its beleaguered power authority, which is still struggling to restore electricity in some areas after Hurricane Irma.

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Environment

Environmental Groups Plan To Sue Duke Energy Over Coal Ash Safety Information

5:12pm September 20, 2017

by Keri Brown

Environmental groups are accusing Duke Energy of withholding safety information about coal ash sites from the public.

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Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands Hit By Hurricane Maria

5:00pm September 20, 2017

Less than a month after Hurricane Irma hit, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are dealing with another storm as Hurricane Maria barrels through the region.