Politics Sep 17 WATCH: Buttigieg unveils community-focused disaster relief plan By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Science Feb 06 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 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 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 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 Watch 7:44 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 4:17 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading