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National

New Orleans's Recover From Hurricane Ida's Damage Has Been Slow

4:23pm August 31, 2021

by Aubri Juhasz

Recovery is slow going in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida stormed ashore on Sunday. Rescue crews are still trying to get into hard hit areas as residents cope with the prospect of no power for weeks.

A Kern County firefighter keeps an eye on a burning tree as fire burns closer to homes during the French Fire in the Sequoia National Forest near Wofford Heights, Calif., this month.

Every National Forest In California Is Closing Because Of Wildfire Risk

2:07pm August 31, 2021

by Bill Chappell

The closures start Tuesday night and run through Sept. 17. The U.S. Forest Service is citing the extraordinary risk of wildfires and forecasts that show the threat will only remain high.

Jeremy Hodges climbs up the side of his family's destroyed storage unit on Monday, in Houma, La., which sits just along the coast of Louisiana.

World News

These Images Show Just How Bad Hurricane Ida Hit Louisiana's Coastline

10:37am August 31, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Louisiana is beginning the tough task of recovery after Hurricane Ida swept through the state's coast and caused significant damage and power outages.

Residents walk down a flooded residential street in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida on Monday in Norco, La. Ida made landfall on Sunday as a Category 4 storm southwest of New Orleans.

National

As Ida Weakens, More Than 1 Million Gulf Coast Homes And Businesses Are Without Power

9:59pm August 30, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

Officials expect the death toll to rise as rescue efforts get underway in Louisiana. Ida continued to move north, bringing rain and heavy winds.

National

Plaquemines Parish President Hunkers Down Through Hurricane Ida With Members

6:57pm August 30, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Kirk Lepine, Plaquemines Parish president, about the impact of Hurricane Ida in his parish.

A woman surveys damage Monday from Hurricane Ida in a neighborhood in Kenner, La. The storm was fueled by abnormally warm water in the Gulf of Mexico.

Science

How Climate Change Is Fueling Hurricanes Like Ida

5:23pm August 30, 2021

by Rebecca Hersher

Hurricane Ida rapidly gained strength right before it hit Louisiana this weekend. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico acted as fuel for the storm.

Hundreds Of Thousands Left Without Power After Hurricane Ida

5:00pm August 30, 2021

by John Burnett

Hundreds of thousands of people are without power in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida. Crews in the state are fanning out to help.

National

How Climate Change Made Hurricane Ida Bigger And More Powerful

5:00pm August 30, 2021

by Rebecca Hersher

Hurricane Ida rapidly gained strength right before it hit Louisiana on Sunday. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico acted as fuel for the storm.

Reservation Communities Change Their Response To Increasingly Common Megafires

4:46pm August 30, 2021

by Bradley Parks

The Warm Springs Reservation in central Oregon is living with the effects of wildfire and smoke. Recent experiences have changed how the community approaches management of these blazes.

A truck in high water from Hurricane Ida near Highway 61 in Destrehan, Louisiana, on August 30, 2021.

Tips For Staying Safe And Informed On The Ground In Louisiana After Ida

1:09pm August 30, 2021

by Nell Clark

Residents and crews are beginning to survey the damage after Ida pummeled Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Experts say safety precautions are crucial in the aftermath.