Rebecca Hersher
Stories
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Rural communities were promised millions in disaster funds. Trump is ending it
Rural communities are scrambling after the Trump administration canceled billions in disaster grants. Many were counting on the funds for infrastructure fixes meant to withstand future disasters.
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Local governments scramble to replace federal disaster funding
The Trump administration canceled billions of dollars of grants that were supposed to help small towns across the U.S keep their residents safe from floods, wildfires and other extreme weather. In one small Maryland town, the loss of funding means people are trapped in harm's way.
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White House dismisses authors of major climate report
The Trump Administration dismissed all the scientists working on the next National Climate Assessment. The report is the most comprehensive source of information about climate change in the U.S.
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Trump administration cancels the National Climate Assessment
The Trump administration has halted work on the National Climate Assessment. It's the most comprehensive source of information about how climate change affects the U.S.
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Hurricane season lull may be coming to an end, forecasters say
Storms usually form between the end of August through October, but this August and early September have been oddly quiet. That's changing as conditions in the Atlantic become more conducive to storms.
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The oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out why
Scientists knew that climate change would cause the oceans to heat up a lot. But current ocean temperatures are even higher than expected.
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Flooding from sea level rise is accelerating in coastal areas, new report warns
High tide floods – when water collects in streets or even seeps into buildings on days without rain – are increasingly common in coastal areas as sea levels rise, a new report warns.
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Hurricane Debby is dangerously rainy because it formed over abnormally warm water
Hurricane Debby is trundling across the Southeast, dropping massive amounts of rain. The storm formed over abnormally warm ocean water.
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Do you rent? You may be more vulnerable to climate-driven disasters
The financial cards are stacked against many renters who survive hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other major weather disasters. The long-term effects can be devastating.
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Why climate change makes a hurricane like Beryl more dangerous
Record-shattering ocean temperatures have helped Beryl gain strength as it moves through the Caribbean. It is the most powerful Atlantic hurricane ever recorded this early in the year.
