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Photos captured by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration aircraft Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 and reviewed by The Associated Press show a miles long black slick floating in the Gulf of Mexico near a large rig marked with the name Enterprise Offshore

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Aerial Photos Show A Miles-Long Black Slick In Water Near A Gulf Oil Rig Afer Ida

10:28pm September 01, 2021

by The Associated Press

Imagery from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows what appears to be a large oil slick near an offshore rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

A man uses a flashlight to help others shop in the dark at a convenience store after the effects of Hurricane Ida knocked out power across New Orleans.

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Hundreds Of Thousands Are Still Without Power In Louisiana. Some Could Be For Weeks

10:02pm September 01, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Some progress is being made three days after Ida made landfall, but the region's utility company, Entergy, faces a slew of obstacles in restoring power throughout the region.

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Hurricane Ida Hit An Important Oil And Gas Hub, Which Will Likely Drive Up Gas Prices

6:19pm September 01, 2021

by John Burnett

When Hurricane Ida came ashore on Sunday in Louisiana, the storm hit an important hub for the offshore oil and gas industry, which will likely drive up the price of gas at the pump.

World News

Life On The Greek Island Of Evia Will Never Be The Same After Catastrophic Fires

4:51pm September 01, 2021

by Joanna Kakissis

After catastrophic fires razed the forest that was the lifeblood of Greece's second largest island, residents are planning for a hotter, drier future — and demanding the government do the same.

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After Ida, Many In Louisiana Still Without Power And Water

4:51pm September 01, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jaclyn Hotard, president of St. John The Baptist Parish just west of New Orleans, about the rescue efforts after Hurricane Ida flooded the area.

Massive Caldor Fire Continues To Threaten Biggest City On California's Lake Tahoe

4:51pm September 01, 2021

by Eric Westervelt

Firefighters in northern California are facing another tough day of strong winds as they race to try to stop the massive Caldor wildfire from reaching the southern end of iconic Lake Tahoe.

A Dutch Approach To Cutting Carbon Emissions From Buildings Is Coming To America

2:10pm September 01, 2021

by Willem Marx

A system developed in the Netherlands for insulating existing homes has proven to be so cost-effective that it has attracted the attention of New York state, which plans to copy it.

Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. after Hurricane Ida hit the town.

Satellite Photos Show Louisiana Coast Is Still Dealing With Major Flooding Post-Ida

6:56am September 01, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Days after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana, local officials are still wading through floodwaters and heavy debris in continued efforts to help residents who stayed behind.

Winds Have Been High As The Caldor Fire Threatens California's South Lake Tahoe

4:50pm August 31, 2021

by Kirk Siegler

Firefighters are hoping for favorable conditions today to help them keep the Caldor Fire from getting loose in the city of South Lake Tahoe, California.

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New Orleans Mayor Cantrell On The City's Loss Of Power Brought By Hurricane Ida

4:50pm August 31, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with LaToya Cantrell, mayor of New Orleans, about the damage from Hurricane Ida that has left residents without power for days.