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Almost one month later, Floridians continue to deal with Ian aftermath, in Fort Myers Beach

Daily News Lesson October 28 2022

Federal support nears $1.3 billion after Hurricane Ian — how should communities rebuild during a climate crisis?

Hear from Florida residents who must decide how — and if — to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian aftermath in Florida

Daily News Lesson October 04 2022

Rescue teams search for people who may still be trapped in homes after Hurricane Ian — and other news for October 5, 2022

Hurricane Ian aftermath in Florida

Daily News Lesson October 02 2022

Florida residents take stock of damage after Hurricane Ian — and other news for October 3, 2022

FILE PHOTO: Hurrican Fiona landfalls in Puerto Rico

Daily News Lesson September 21 2022

Calls for reform in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Fiona leaves entire island without power

Learn why the latest storm to hit Puerto Rico is leading to renewed calls for major reform

Hurrican Fiona landfalls in Puerto Rico

Daily News Lesson September 19 2022

Puerto Rico hit by Hurricane Fiona — and other news for Sept. 20, 2022

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Daily News Lesson September 07 2022

Climate change increasing chance of ‘mega storm’ in California

Learn the reasons some scientists are concerned about the potential for an unprecedented storm hitting the California coast

A family walks amid flood waters on their way to their village, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Mehar

Daily News Lesson September 01 2022

Millions of flood victims in Pakistan now at risk of waterborne disease

Learn about the continued dangers to a nation reeling from a historic natural disaster

Men walk along a flooded road with their belongings, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Sohbatpur

Daily News Lesson August 29 2022

Death toll in Pakistan rises due to historic flooding — and other news for August 30, 2022

Choose which story is right for your class and discuss using fact-based and open-ended questions

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Daily News Lesson July 25 2022

Dangerous wildfires across U.S. spread amid record heat waves

Learn about the increased wildfires and extreme heat waves across the country over this weekend.

Tourists struggle with the heat as temperatures soar in Rome

Lesson Plan December 16 2021

Lesson Plan: Inventing smarter cities to minimize extreme heat

Plan and design a city block adapted for a changing climate using the power of invention

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