‘It’s Bad’: Water Rescues Begin as Imelda Soaks East Texas

JUAN A. LOZANO / The Associated Press Sep 19, 2019 The remnants of Tropical Depression Imelda draw comparisons to Hurricane Harvey two years ago. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Wage Theft Rampant in Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Report Finds

James Barragán / Reveal Aug 17, 2018 A new investigation reveals that Texas failed to implement the most basic protections for workers involved with cleanup and rebuilding. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Flooding Could Severely Damage Internet Infrastructure by 2033

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Jul 22, 2018 What will happen to the flow of information when sea levels rise and leave the internet's vital cables and traffic hubs underwater? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Slower Tropical Cyclones Bring More Mayhem

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Jun 15, 2018 Tropical cyclones are slowing, and hurricanes have lost their "hurry." Paradoxically, this is bad news, because they have more time to create damage. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Record Heat Means Hurricanes Gain Ferocity Faster

Tim Radford / Climate News Network May 18, 2018 Hurricane forces are accelerating, and devastating floods can be linked to warmer oceans. But climate change is not the only factor. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Lifelong Activist Sheds His Name

By Harvey Wasserman / LA Progressive Jan 9, 2018 Meet Sluggo. With the new moniker, the author no longer has to clarify that he's "not the Hurricane, not Weinstein, no relation to Debbie Schultz." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

FEMA Disposing of Trailers Despite Disaster Victim Demand

Emily Schmall and Michael Sisak / The Associated Press Dec 27, 2017 Lightly used units are being sold cheap instead of going to waiting hurricane victims. “I don’t care what shape it’s in, it beats sleeping on a dirt floor," one said. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Is Puerto Rico Being ‘Ethnically Cleansed’ for the Superrich?

Harvey Wasserman / Truthdig Nov 21, 2017 There's a suspicion that Trump seeks to rid Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands of their populations in order to create a billionaire’s playground. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

John Oliver: Lack of Flood Foresight ‘Costing Us a Fortune’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Oct 30, 2017 The "Last Week Tonight" host delves into how the way the federal government finances flood recovery is resulting in damaging cycles that could be avoided. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Texas Town’s Residents to Get Harvey Aid Only if They Won’t Boycott Israel

Emily Wells / Truthdig Oct 21, 2017 The ACLU argues that public benefits like hurricane disaster relief cannot be conditional on abstaining from protected political expression. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Corporate TV Drops the Ball on Climate Change

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Oct 15, 2017 Forecasters aid and abet Donald Trump's misinformation by consistently ignoring the role of global warming in a recent string of national disasters. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How Many More ‘500-Year Storms’ Will People Endure?

By Reynard Loki / AlterNet Sep 27, 2017 For homeowners in flood zones, a big question looms: rebuild or retreat? Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )