The Hidden Toll Of Floods
It's not just homes and crops. A new study out of Pakistan suggests that long after the waters have receded, people's hopes and dreams are profoundly affected.
Hurricane Harvey
Long After The Hurricanes Have Passed, Hard Work — And Hazards — Remain
During Harvey, Irma and Maria, rising floodwaters and high winds raised alarm. But afterward there are new risks — standing water, mold, mosquitoes, deadly heat. Despair can linger, too.
Lessons From Katrina: How Restaurants Can Be Beacons In A Catastrophe
In good times, restaurants do more than furnish meals. They also provide a place to bring people together. As Louisiana knows all too well, that's what makes them so vital during the worst times, too.
After Hurricane Katrina, Many People Found New Strength
A long-term study of people who survived Hurricane Katrina found that most were doing well, and some feel the experience transformed them. But others remain haunted by anxiety and depression.
Air Pollution From Industry Plagues Houston In Harvey's Wake
Flooding in Houston and utility outages led to belches of fumes from refineries and other industrial sites. Residents of a region already struggling with air pollution wonder: Is it safe to breathe?
Telecom Companies Turn To Drones For Help After Hurricanes
Cellphone service outages can leave people unable to ask for help or get in touch with family and friends to say they are alive, but drones can help assess damage and get things running again.
With A Hurricane Approaching Florida, Airline Algorithms Show No Sympathy
The software of major airlines monitor supply and demand, then lower or raise prices accordingly — within seconds. That can lead to some exorbitant prices, NPR's Scott Simon says.
As Hurricane Irma Nears, Gasoline Is In Short Supply For Floridians
As Irma heads into Florida, a lot of people are hitting the highways to evacuate, and even those staying behind are topping off their tanks to make sure they don't run out.
Hurricanes Are Sweeping The Atlantic. What's The Role Of Climate Change?
Warmer waters and air are playing a role in this year's monster storms.
With Harvey And Now Irma, Federal Funds And FEMA Are Put To The Test
The initial multibillion-dollar federal response is only the beginning of what will be needed to recover from two major storms. Where does it all go?