Environment

Ghulam Siddique, a goat herder from Pakistan's Sindh province, has been forced to increase the price of his goats to offset the rising cost of the animals' feed.

Why Some Muslims In Pakistan Won't Be Able To Buy A Goat This Year

5:08pm August 31, 2017

by Meher Ahmad

Buying a sacrificial goat for the Muslim holiday of Eid l-Adha is the sign of a strong household. But harsh droughts in the Karachi area are making it hard for families to afford one.

Chemical Plant Fire Raises Environmental Concerns In Wake Of Harvey

4:31pm August 31, 2017

by Geoff Brumfiel

A fire at a chemical plant near Houston has raised concerns about the environmental consequences of the storm.

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Troy King navigates his boat through a flooded portion of Highway 90 in Houston on his way to rescue the Galvan family.

Riding With A Rescue Mission In The Surreal, Perilous Texas Floods

1:20pm August 31, 2017

by John Burnett

Nearly a week since Harvey struck Houston, many people remain stranded by high water in their neighborhoods. NPR rode along on a citizen water-borne rescue operation.

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Workers begin repairs to a wall that was lost in the wake of Hurricane Harvey on Wednesday in Rockport, Texas. Most insurance policies don't cover flooding damage.

In Storm-Tossed Houston Area, Most Homeowners Lack Flood Insurance

11:48am August 31, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Congress is widely expected to approve billions in aid for flood-stricken areas, but it may take awhile to arrive.

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Environment

Report: Sea Level Rise Could Inundate Coastal NC

9:42pm August 30, 2017

by Paul Garber

A new study shows several coastal North Carolina communities could face regular high-tide flooding within the next 20 years.

Researchers Explore New Methods To Quantify Power Of Storms After Harvey

4:31pm August 30, 2017

by Christopher Joyce

As Harvey continues to dump damaging rain on the south, some researchers are looking at new ways to quantify the power of a big storm.

Volunteers organize stacks of donations that were dropped off Tuesday at the North Dallas location for Hurricane Harvey victims.

When Nature Teaches Us How To Be Human

2:51pm August 30, 2017

by Marcelo Gleiser

As global warming changes the planet, we will experience many severe weather events. How we fare will depend largely on how well we preserve our best qualities — and community, says Marcelo Gleiser.

A refinery in Deer Park, Texas, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Some residents and environment groups are worried about toxic chemicals that could be emitted into the air if there's any damage.

Flooded Texas Chemical Plants Raise Concerns About Toxic Emissions

1:42pm August 30, 2017

by Mose Buchele

Concern is growing that flood damage from Hurricane Harvey to some of Houston's petrochemical plants may be polluting the air, and could be threatening the water.

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Trump Policies Could Undermine Post-Harvey Rebuilding

1:22pm August 30, 2017

by Christopher Joyce

President Trump pledged to rebuild Houston and Texas bigger and better than ever. However, he has also proposed eliminating federal flood mapping and the federal government's top disaster agency.

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Houston's Susceptibility To Flooding

7:33am August 30, 2017

Sam Brody, a professor at Texas A&M at Galveston, talks with Ailsa Chang about how Houston area levees, reservoirs, dams and bayous have been holding up during the storm.

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