climate

DURING FLOOD - Sept. 2, 2021: Overview of flooded homes along Huff Avenue and Railyard in Manville, N.J.

National

Satellite Photos Show Just How Bad The Flooding From Ida Has Been In New Jersey

2:04pm September 05, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

Satellite photos taken over the state show how record-breaking rainfall led to stunning levels of flooding along the Raritan River — flooding that submerged neighborhoods, roads and parking lots.

Environment

Fire Crews Are Strained As Climate Change Sparks More Extreme Weather Events

9:11am September 05, 2021

by Eric Westervelt

Extreme weather fueled by climate change is straining the financial and human resources of emergency agencies and first responders, especially wildland firefighters across much of the West.

Environment

How Jersey City Is Preparing For The Next Climate Disaster

9:11am September 05, 2021

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Mayor Steven Fulop of Jersey City, NJ about the aftermath of Hurricane Ida and the city's plans to to strengthen infrastructure against extreme weather events.

In this photograph taken in 2010, a Komodo dragon prowls the shore of Komodo island, the natural habitat of the world's largest lizard.

Climate Change Is Threatening Komodo Dragons, Earth's Largest Living Lizards

7:30pm September 04, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, an assessment of the health of tens of thousands of species, Komodo dragons went from "vulnerable" to "endangered."

National

As Hurricane Ida Recovery Begins, New Yorkers Want A Permanent Solution

5:47pm September 04, 2021

by Sally Herships

Some residents of the northeast United States are assessing the damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, while officials look ahead to the region's readiness for powerful storms in the future.

Sam Catrambone clears debris away from a friend's home that was damaged by a tornado in Mullica Hill, N.J., on Thursday after record-breaking rainfall brought by the remnants of Hurricane Ida that swept through the area.

National

Stunned By Ida, The Northeast Begins To Recover And Worry About The Next Storm

3:18pm September 04, 2021

At least 49 people are confirmed dead, and in some areas, the search for the missing continues. Residents digging out from the wreckage are asking whether the region is prepared for the next storm.

Biden Visits Areas Damaged By Hurricane Ida In Louisiana

5:16pm September 03, 2021

by Brian Mann

President Biden went to Louisiana Friday to get a look at the damage caused by Hurricane Ida. The storm blasted into the state leaving hundreds of thousands still without power and many with no water.

National

The Northeast Is Cleaning Up From Ida — But What Happens When The Next Storm Hits?

5:16pm September 03, 2021

by Hansi Lo Wang

The Northeastern U.S. has begun digging out from a record-setting rainstorm that killed more than 40 people and has caused tremendous damage.

National

Philadelphia Is Starting To Get A Handle Of The Damage Caused By Ida's Floods

5:10pm September 03, 2021

by Katie Myers

Philadelphians are taking stock of damage after record-high floodwaters caused by Hurricane Ida filled their homes and businesses. Northwest Philly's Manayunk neighborhood was hit especially hard.

Your Next Car May Be Built With Ocean Rocks. Scientists Can't Agree If That's Good

11:14am September 03, 2021

by Alexandra Gillespie

Deep sea mining could provide minerals essential for making electric vehicles. But regulations are incomplete, and questions persist about the impact on the ocean's ability to store carbon dioxide.