Despite being an issue of concern throughout the summer, California wildfires have unusually continued into autumn with the recent November fires. Here are three stories to bring you up to speed on the wildfires that have ravaged -and continue to…
Filmmaker Alex Jablonski takes us into the heart of wildfires and introduces us to the brave men and women who fight them, as they struggle with fear, loyalty, dreams, and demons while risking the ultimate sacrifice.
American Water needed to better protect its vulnerable assets, and 18 months ago launched a $37 million project to harden its perimeter.
Smoke from this year’s wildfires in western states has been observed across the country as the jet stream sweeps it east. Climate Central reports that smoke pollution from the wildfires are negatively impacting air quality, leading to impacts on public…
It’s impossible to say that climate change is responsible for any individual storm or hurricane, but climate change is making these storms stronger. How much stronger? It turns out, Hurricane Harvey is the ideal test case to measure how a…
Are monster storms becoming more frequent and more severe? PBS’ “NOVA” gives us the science behind the "Rise of Superstorms."
Climate change is amplifying extreme weather events like hurricanes, heatwaves and other disasters. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of how best to prepare for this stuff? Moving inland? Buying flood insurance? Stockpiling water? Building…
Disastrous hurricanes. Widespread droughts and wildfires. Withering heat. Extreme rainfall. It is hard not to conclude that something’s up with the weather, and many scientists agree. It’s the result of the weather machine itself—our climate—changing, becoming hotter and more erratic.…
Superstorm Sandy ripped through lower Manhattan in 2012, flooding the construction site of the Whitney Museum's new location right on the river. After that disastrous event, they designed a fortress-like flood protection system for when climate disaster strikes again, making…
Superstorm Sandy ripped through lower Manhattan in 2012, flooding the construction site of the Whitney Museum's new location right on the river. After that disastrous event, they designed a fortress-like flood protection system for when climate disaster strikes again, making…
Since Hurricane Sandy, Gracie and the Dudes' Ice Cream Store has been rebuilt. But the story of their ruin 5 years ago is a testament to the community character, as is their efforts to mitigate climate damage today.
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on Frank Bain's hardware store in Sea Bright, New Jersey. How far have they come since, and are they prepared for the next storm?