As climate change worsens, Americans struggle to escape its impactsA couple moved from Nevada to New Hampshire to escape the effects of a changing climate. Issues with extreme weather followed them to their new home.
Biden pledges support after touring Hurricane Idalia damage in FloridaThe visit comes after the president's request for an additional $4 billion in disaster response funding from a divided Congress.
Authorities have found or identified more of the missing in Maui firesHawaii's governor said there was hope for significant progress in narrowing down the list of those missing after the fires.
Communities on Maui could be waiting a long time for safe waterIt will take time to thoroughly test the water in areas that were badly burned by the fire. Officials say fully restoring service could take years.
Families in Hawaii fighting for compensation from Red Hill fuel leakThousands of families in Hawaii are fighting for compensation from the U.S. Navy for what they call a poisoning of their water.
Latest disasters have White House seeking more FEMA fundingFEMA officials say they're running low on funds to respond to disasters following a wildfire in Hawaii and a hurricane in Florida.
Residents in Cedar Key take stock of damage from Hurricane IdaliaMany of those with homes, hotels and restaurants right along the water found their properties washed away or waterlogged.
The EPA has stepped back from regulating US wetlandsFollowing the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA, states will take more control of regulating their wetland areas.
Beer breweries are having to adapt to climate change conditionsThe base of beer is always the same: Water, yeast, barley and hops. The recipe hasn’t changed since 4,000 B.C. But Earth’s climate is changing.
Tropical Storm Jose forms, becomes third named storm in the AtlanticIt is anticipated that Tropical Storm Jose won't grow much and will become absorbed by Hurricane Franklin.
Biden approves major disaster declaration as Idalia exits USRoadways and airports are reopening after Idalia came ashore as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday.
Idalia brings widespread damage, but few injuries and deathsOne person died in Georgia after a tree fell on them, officials said. Search and rescue operations are ongoing amid heavy flooding and wind damage.
Record high ocean temperatures helped strengthen Hurricane IdaliaMeteorologists say the hot waters in the Gulf of Mexico helped Hurricane Idalia rapidly intensify. It's getting more common as the oceans warm.
Hurricane Idalia slams Florida, pushes north. Here's how you can helpThere are multiple organizations pitching in to help residents affected by Idalia. Here is how you can donate to help support.
Climate change could result in the deaths of 1 billion poor peopleThe "1,000-ton rule" suggests that about one early death might occur for every 1,000 tons of fossil carbon burned.
Louisiana wildfires kill 2 as they continue to burn across the stateThis month alone, Louisiana has witnessed about 520 fires.
Brunt of Idalia moves northeast, sparing much of Gainesville, FloridaThe densely populated college town was preparing for potentially catastrophic damage, but it appears Florida's Big Bend region suffered the worst.
Hurricane warnings issued in South Carolina ahead of IdaliaHurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday morning in Florida's Big Bend region.
Savannah, Georgia, declares state of emergency ahead of Idalia impactMayor Van Johnson sat down with Scripps News to share how his city is preparing in the direct path of the storm.
Unclear how many lost lives in Lahaina as search for dead nears endThe official death toll stands at 115. But an unknown number of people are still missing.
Tropical Storm Idalia brings storm surge threat to South CarolinaTropical Storm Idalia worked its way northeast over South Carolina on Wednesday night. Storm surge warnings were in effect in coastal South Carolina.
Storm surge from Idalia could create deadly conditions across FloridaForecasters warn Hurricane Idalia's storm surge could create deadly conditions for many of Florida's coastal cities.
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NASA's new TEMPO instrument shows how polluted cities areA new instrument launched by NASA can give detailed updates on air quality for much of North America, showing disparities in pollution.
Full moon could exacerbate Hurricane Idalia's storm surgeHurricane Idalia's landfall is expected to coincide with Wednesday's full moon, which could create even higher tides.
Will Idalia join the long list of destructive "I" storms?Since 1955, 13 Atlantic storm names beginning with "I" have been retired because they were so catastrophic.
Researchers turning food waste into biodegradable plasticThe U.S. throws out approximately 119 billion pounds of food and 40 million tons of plastic waste every year.
Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen as it nears Florida coastStorm surge warnings and tornado watches were active along most of Florida's west coast Tuesday. Forecasters say Idalia may reach Category 4 strength.
'We feel forgotten': Vermont flood victims navigate lengthy recoveryOne resident told Scripps News her home needs $200,000 in repairs but insurance will only cover a portion, leaving her feeling hopeless.
Tropical Storm Idalia forms, expected to hit Florida as hurricaneIdalia has formed in the Gulf of Mexico but will strengthen as it moves north in the coming days.
Entire Louisiana town evacuated amid 'unprecedented' wildfiresState authorities said they have never fought fires like this amid record-breaking heat and extreme drought that has troubled the area.
