The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season floods Florida
Tropical Storm Alex is heading toward Bermuda after dumping rain on parts of Florida. Alex reached tropical storm force after strengthening early Sunday.
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A high school senior reflects on her community's resilience after a devastating flood
Zoe Turner survived a flood that killed 20 neighbors. But now that she's graduated high school, she's trying to leave behind the lingering damage and move on to the next phase of her life.
Climate change and overuse is threatening Pakistan's main waterway
In a rare journey down the length of the Indus River, a filmmaker and environmental activists survey damage done to Pakistan's main water artery and meet the people who live on its ancient banks.
Winter ticks are increasing in the warming climate, and they're killing moose calves
The warming climate has increased the number of winter ticks in Maine's north woods. Biologists are tracking calf mortality.
Southern Californians have to cut back on watering their yards due to severe drought
Use less water: That's a direct order to some people in Southern California starting Wednesday. Faced with extreme drought, people there will be allowed to water twice a week for eight minutes.
Encore: Gas stoves leak climate-warming methane even when they're off
Americans love their gas stoves, but many may soon face a decision about switching to electric. Gas stoves emit more pollution into homes and are supplied through a system that leaks methane.
Hurricane season begins in Mexico Beach, Fla.
Mexico Beach, Fla., was leveled more than 3 years ago by Hurricane Michael. As hurricane season begins, a major business, a hotel, is reopening and the real estate market is hotter than ever.
Encore: Beach grass could be key to protecting the Aquinnah Wampanoag homeland
Climate change threatens a tribal homeland off the Massachusetts coast. Volunteers are planting beach grass to make it more resilient. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Saturday on May 28, 2022.)
Drought is revealing archeological sites that were submerged when Lake Powell filled
When the dam that created a major American reservoir was built decades ago, Native American cliff dwellings and artifacts were submerged. Now, they're emerging as drought lowers water levels.
What this moment before midterms means for the Biden administration's climate goals
Democrats fear time is running out to pass climate legislation before the midterm elections. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia is holding talks... with Republicans.