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Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during the 2019 Presidential Galivants Ferry Stump Meeting in Gallivants Ferry, South Carolina, on September 16, 2019. Photo by Randall Hill/Reuters

Politics Sep 17

WATCH: Buttigieg unveils community-focused disaster relief plan

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Science Feb 06

Trucks destroyed by the Camp Fire are seen in Paradise, California, U.S., November 14, 2018. Photo by REUTERS/Terray Sylvester
Trump’s speech ignored global warming and climate disasters, but Americans are more worried than ever

The PBS NewsHour spoke with energy and climate advocates about how they want Trump and the union to approach these issues in 2019 and beyond.

By Nsikan Akpan

Science Dec 06

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
Why coastal Carolina may never recover from its intensifying hurricanes

Coastal hurricanes are leaving behind toxic algal blooms, a new silent threat to water quality. It is one of three ways that these storms are changing North Carolina for good.

By Nsikan Akpan

Science Nov 21

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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

Nov 13

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

By Cat Wise

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…

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Oct 05

The unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been since 1969. Here’s why

By Gretchen Frazee

The unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in September, the lowest since the Vietnam War. The economy added 134,00 jobs, fewer than expected because of losses from Hurricane Florence.

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Sep 24

Carolina residents prepare to evacuate as rivers rise

By Gary D. Robertson, Martha Waggoner, Alan Suderman, Associated Press

Authorities are urging 8,000 people on the South Carolina coast to be prepared to flee flooding that is expected to being Tuesday.

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Sep 21

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News Wrap: Possible toxic spill deepens Florence disaster

In our news wrap Friday, Duke Energy says surging water breached a dam at a closed power plant near Wilmington, North Carolina, and could be spilling toxic coal ash into the Cape Fear river. Also, Tanzanian officials say at least…

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Sep 21

Unending disaster: Florence floods prompt new evacuations

By Meg Kinnard, Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

New evacuation orders Friday forced residents to flee to higher ground amid a sprawling disaster that's beginning to feel like it will never end.

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