Hundreds are dead in Spain's floods. Scientists see a connection to climate change
Hundreds are dead after torrential rains devastated Spain’s east. Climate scientists say a hotter planet makes deadly events like it more likely.
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Debt, missed classes and anxiety: How climate-driven disasters hurt college students
Floods, wildfires and hurricanes can have long-term financial consequences for college-age people. As climate change makes disasters more common, more and more students are struggling.
An inside account of devastation and survival in the Libya floods
Huda Akram is a doctor based in Benghazi, Libya, whose family hails from Derna. She spoke to NPR on Wednesday, describing the harrowing scenes and what is happening now.
Ten states and scores of local governments sue FEMA over higher flood insurance rates
The states - from the Gulf Coast, the west and Midwest - along with dozens of municipalities are trying to block rate hikes under the National Flood Insurance Program.
Millions of dead fish have been found in an Australian river due to low oxygen levels
Millions of dead fish have been found dead in an Australian river due to dangerously low oxygen levels in the water caused by receding flood waters, government officials said.
Mississippi residents are preparing for possible river flooding
Experts predict the Pearl River near Jackson will crest by Tuesday. Emergency officials are telling people in low-lying areas to prepare for flooding of homes and businesses.
The flooding in Yellowstone reveals forecast flaws as climate warms
Models used to predict flooding are based on long-term, historical records that do not reflect changes to the climate over the past decade, scientists say..
More than 3 feet of rain triggers evacuation warnings in Australia's largest city
Parts of Sydney's 5 million people are facing a fourth flooding emergency in less than a year and a half after torrential rain caused dams to overflow and waterways to break their banks.
You've likely been affected by climate change. Your long-term finances might be, too
Most Americans have recently been affected by extreme weather and support efforts to protect against future disasters, a new survey finds. And many people suffer long-term financial problems.
North Carolina unveils early flood-warning system for roads
As North Carolina prepares for the coming hurricane season, the state Department of Transportation has announced the development of a new early-flood warning system.