Evacuating is expensive, and for some people the risks of leaving can seem greater than staying despite the storm.
The US has seen huge wildfires in recent years, and 2024 is no exception. The vast majority of those that affect communities are started by human activity.
Milton’s fast spin-up in the Gulf of Mexico was one of the most rapid intensifications on record. Two scientists who study hurricanes explain why this happens and what’s changing.
People living near these industries, as well as emergency responders, often have few details about the chemicals inside. New interactive maps pinpoint the risks.
People living near these industries and emergency responders often have few details about the chemicals inside. New interactive maps pinpoint the risks.
Researchers tracked power outages after 8 major storms to see how wealth corresponded to recovery time.
Researchers tracked power outages after 8 major storms to see how wealth corresponded to recovery time.
Researchers tracked power outages after 8 major storms to see how wealth corresponded to recovery time.
Insurers are raising rates quickly, and it’s not just in California and Florida. They’re often shrinking coverage at the same time.
Insurers are raising rates quickly, and it’s not just in California and Florida. They’re often shrinking coverage at the same time.
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