Our Planet Is Angry  

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 13, 2018 We are at a make-or-break moment for our species as the earth tries to purge us off its surface through storms, heat waves and other natural disasters. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Wind and Rain From Florence’s Leading Edge Lash Carolinas

JONATHAN DREW and JEFFREY COLLINS / The Associated Press Sep 13, 2018 A decrease in wind speeds drops the hurricane from a Category 4 to a 2, but forecasters warn the likelihood of the storm lingering around the coast for days will bring potentially catastrophic downpours and flooding. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Florence Becomes a Hurricane, Targets Southeastern U.S.

PAMELA SAMPSON / The Associated Press Sep 9, 2018 The National Hurricane Center warns that a huge coastal area from South Carolina to the mid-Atlantic region should prepare for a major strike late in the week. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Where Is the War on Climate Change?

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 29, 2018 Although Hurricane Maria's death toll in Puerto Rico rivals that of the 9/11 attacks, the response to the two events has been dramatically different. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Storm Veers Away From Sodden Hawaii

AUDREY McAVOY and CALEB JONES / The Associated Press Aug 25, 2018 Flooding forced evacuations on some islands but damage appears less than feared, despite historic amounts of rain. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hawaii Residents Brace for Category 4 Hurricane

JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER / The Associated Press Aug 22, 2018 Experts expect Hurricane Lane to move close to or over the islands in coming days, and even if the storm's center doesn't make landfall, the islands could be walloped with rain and wind. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Activists in New York Rally as Disaster Capitalists Circle Puerto Rico (Photo Essay)

By Daniel Efram Jun 8, 2018 Author Naomi Klein teams up with other journalists, Puerto Rican organizational leaders and other activists to maintain focus on the embattled island. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Wipeout: Human Role in Climate Change Removed From Science Report

Apr 16, 2018 The National Park Service has deleted every mention of humans’ role in climate change in drafts of a report on risks from rising seas and storm surge. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Trump’s Cronies Feed at Public Trough as He Disses Puerto Rico

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Oct 1, 2017 The president's petulant tweet storm Saturday accused Puerto Ricans of wanting everything done for them. Dig deeper ( 2 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 )

Hurricane Maria Hits Puerto Rico After Slamming Dominica

Danica Coto / AP Sep 20, 2017 Officials predict devastation of the infrastructure as Puerto Rico suffers one of the strongest storms ever to occur in the U.S. territory. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Demanding Climate Justice in Hurricanes’ Wake

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Sep 14, 2017 The very idea is anathema to the wealthy elites who prop up the United States' oil-drenched economy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )