Science & Nature

The day before the monster tornado ripped through Moore, Okla., a rural area of the state was hit by a twister that leveled most homes in the area. Oklahoma Education Television correspondent Bob Sands reports on the resilience of the community in Lincoln County, as families, friends and strangers work together to recoup. Continue

Derek Thayer, physical therapy assistant at the Moore Medical Center, lost his truck during the May 20 tornado. He helped get patients to safety during the storm. He lived through the 1999 tornado in Oklahoma as well. "To live through two EF-5 tornados in one lifetime, it's amazing," he said. Continue

Hear harrowing stories from survivors of Moore’s massive tornado and meet scientists who stalk these ferocious storms. Continue

As Oklahomans affected by the monster tornado begin cleanup efforts, Judy Woodruff talks with Gov. Mary Fallin about the most essential needs of survivors who have lost homes or loved ones, how federal agencies are assisting in the recovery and what should be done in the future to ensure that residents have safe shelter. Continue

How does the simple act of planting trees lead to winning the Nobel Peace Prize? Ask Wangari Maathai of Kenya. In 1977, she suggested rural women plant trees to address problems stemming from a degraded environment. Under her leadership, their tree-planting grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, defend human rights and promote democracy. Continue

In Moore, Okla., residents of the town devastated by a powerful tornado began surveying damage and assessing losses. Rescue crews combed through rubble through the night, searching for survivors in a disaster that has so far claimed 24 lives. Gwen Ifill reports on the grueling efforts to recover after the storm. Continue

Two tornadoes struck the Oklahoma City area within 24 hours, leaving behind miles of devastation and leveling scores of homes. Kwame Holman reports on the extreme weather in Oklahoma. Jeffrey Brown talks to Gary Knight of the Oklahoma City Police Department and Bill Bunting of the National Severe Storm Prediction Center. Continue