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Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina

Daily News Lesson October 01 2024

Florida faces another round of rebuilding after 3rd hurricane in 13 months

Devastating toll from the hurricane continues to grow

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 September 29 2022

FEMA administrator outlines federal response to Hurricane Ian

Discuss what the federal government is doing — and what volunteers can d — to help meet the needs of those impacted by Hurricane Ian

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

Los Angeles Food Bank volunteers hand out boxes of produce in Montebello

Daily Video October 07 2020

More families struggle to find enough food during COVID-19

Relief negotiations between Congress and the White House have stalled even as more families struggle.

A flooded road is pictured during Hurricane Sally in Gulf Shores

Daily Video September 17 2020

Hurricane Sally strikes the Gulf; other storms form in the Atlantic

Explore how climate change could be making hurricanes and wildfires worse at the same moment.

Demonstrators gather for the "Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" march

Daily Video August 31 2020

Monday News Roundup: Week of August 31

Discuss what's been happening in the news this past week.

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Lesson Plan November 28 2017

Lesson plan: Climate change and a particularly fierce hurricane season

In this NewsHour lesson plan, students study the storms which ravaged the southeastern region of the U.S. and the Caribbean during the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season and look at the role climate change plays in extreme weather events.

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Daily Video September 18 2017

How-to guide for sheltering pets during extreme weather events

Thousands of evacuees sought refuge in Houston's convention center during Hurricane Harvey, but their pets were not allowed in with them. New emergency service groups and animal shelters in Houston are taking a step to include animals and pets in disaster planning.

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