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When Hurricane Florence hit the small working-class town of Pollocksville, about half of its homes and businesses sat underwater for several days. Some parts of town were covered by up to 20 feet of water. Photo by Smith Hardy

Science Dec 06

Why coastal Carolina may never recover from its intensifying hurricanes

By Nsikan Akpan

Science Nov 21

Watch 6:34
During a flood, these drones can help identify water contamination

Surprisingly little is known about the toxins that lurk in floodwaters. In Hurricane Florence's aftermath, scientists, environmental groups and public health officials are studying the impact of contaminated water and raising concerns about lack of water quality alerts. Rapid water…

By Cat Wise

Science Nov 21

A house is surrounded by flood waters in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, now downgraded to a tropical depression, in Kinston, North Carolina, U.S., September 19, 2018. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
After hurricanes, why is it so hard to test for waterborne diseases?

Researchers are developing“disease drones” and other tools to better control bacteria outbreaks in the future.

By Nsikan Akpan

Nation Nov 13

Watch 7:44
After Florence, half of this town was underwater for days. Now residents wonder if they should rebuild.

It’s been nearly two months since Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina and then drenched the state for days, leading to devastating flooding in many inland areas and causing an estimated $17 billion dollars worth of damage. Special correspondent…

By Cat Wise

Science Oct 11

Kathy Coy stands among what is left of her home in Panama City, Florida following Hurricane Michael. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Why Hurricane Michael took everyone by surprise and what to expect after it’s gone

At the moment, the reported links between Hurricane Michael and climate change are murky, at best.

By Nsikan Akpan, Julia Griffin

Oct 03

Watch 8:51
Will climate change turn Miami into a ‘future Atlantis’?

By Miles O'Brien

Florida research professors studying climate change have serious warnings for the Magic City. They say that Miami’s buildings have come a long way in becoming more resistant to sustained, heavy winds. However, the city’s infrastructure may not be prepared to…

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Sep 19

Watch 8:21
How a warming world may have caused Hurricane Florence to stall

By Miles O'Brien

What is causing weather systems like Harvey and Florence to slow down and produce historic rainfall and flooding? Science correspondent Miles O’Brien looks at the growing risk of hurricanes and the evidence that it’s tied to climate change.

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Sep 13

Maps: Here’s where flooding from Florence could be the worst

By Julia Griffin

Hurricane Florence is predicted to bring a storm surge of 9 to 13 feet to parts of North Carolina, threatening residents and wild horses alike. But even after the storm passes, officials warn flooding could persist in the region for…

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Sep 12

Watch 9:18
Flying into hurricanes, scientists search for more certainty

By Miles O'Brien

How do meteorologists and scientists make predictions about the power and trajectory of a hurricane? Buckle up. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien joins a crew of scientists who fly right into the eye of Hurricane Florence.

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Jul 17

Watch 7:34
Sick Puerto Ricans are facing long waits to see the doctor

By Jason Kane and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News

From 2006 to 2016, the number of doctors in Puerto Rico dropped from 14,000 to 9,000, an exodus hastened by Hurricane Maria. With so many doctors leaving the island, many low-income families must travel long distances for medical appointments, and…

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