Surge in Domestic Violence Feared in Wake of Hurricane Michael
As Hurricane Michael whirled toward Florida over a week ago, Meg Baldwin went into overdrive. As executive director of…
Houston Passes ‘Historic’ Flood Reforms on Hurricane Harvey Anniversary
A year has passed since Hurricane Harvey bore down in the Southeast, pummeling Texas and Louisiana with 27 trillion…
Hurricane Harvey Is Officially the Largest Rain Event in US History
As Hurricane Harvey approached the Texas coast last August, it was clear the storm would be one for the ages. The…
Hurricane Harvey Housing Relief Is Officially Ending
If you’re a Texan whom Hurricane Harvey royally fucked, tough luck. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced…
Houston's Homeless Population Has Spiked Since Hurricane Harvey
Thanks to Hurricane Harvey, the homeless population in Houston and surrounding areas increased this year, according to…
Hurricanes Bring Invasive Species, and These Maps Preview Where
Pollution isn’t the only thing the 2017 hurricane season spread far and wide. Plants and animals were sloshed around by…
Hurricane Harvey Survivors Kicked Out of Hotels in Texas
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially let down Hurricane Harvey survivors. As of Tuesday, about…
Hurricane Harvey and Maria Survivors Need More Housing Help From FEMA [Updated]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is still dealing with last year’s hurricane season—and the 2018 season…
The EPA Is Finally Cleaning Up a Superfund Site Damaged by Hurricane Harvey
When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston last August, the area’s most polluted sites immediately became vulnerable. Now, the En…
We Now Know How Harvey Relief Funding Is Being Spent
Hurricane Harvey poured 27 trillion gallons of water over Texas and Louisiana in August. Six months have passed since…
Natural Disaster Victims Are Banking on the Budget Deal
Disaster aid appears to finally be coming for survivors of hurricanes in the Southeast and wildfires in the West.
The 2017 Hurricane Season Officially Rewrote the Record Books
Even before they made landfall, 2017's major hurricanes—Harvey, Maria and Irma—were already causing billions in damage.…
The 30 Million Americans Living in Floodplains Need Our Help
When people buy or rent their home, they’re unlikely to consider whether the property is in a 100-year or 500-year…
Survey Reveals Hurricane Harvey Hit Blacks and Latinos Hardest
A new survey has confirmed that Black and Latino residents, and those with lower incomes, reported the highest rates of…
Our First Solid Evidence For What Climate Change Did to Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey appears to be just the beginning of what’s to come for Houston, and Texas as a whole. That’s according…
Houston's Athletes Offer Beacon of Hope After Hurricane Harvey
NFL player Justin J. Watt, aka J.J. Watt, isn’t giving up on his city. The Houston Texans’ linebacker raised more than…
Why Environmentalists Should Be Furious About Trumpcare
Healthcare is set to change dramatically under President Donald Trump. While he couldn’t get the Affordable Care Act…
A Stunning Marine Monument off the Coast of Texas Faces New Threats After Hurricane Harvey
A hundred miles south of the Texas-Louisiana border lies one of the smallest yet most remarkable Marine National…
Houston Woman Dies From 'Flesh-Eating Bacteria' Left Behind by Hurricane Harvey
Flood waters are receding in Houston after the historic rainfall from Hurricane Harvey earlier this month. But the…
E. Coli as High as 135 Times the Safe Limit Discovered in Houston Homes as Residents Return After Harvey
Waste treatment plants across Houston were breached during the heavy rains from Hurricane Harvey. Now, Houston…