After Harvey, Houston Hopes to Finally Convince Congress to Fund a Coastal Barrier
Mayor Sylvester Turner gave his strongest endorsement to date for constructing a physical coastal barrier to protect the region from deadly storm surge.
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What Do Harvey and Irma Mean for America’s Opioid Emergency?
Trump's commission on addiction recommended last month that he declare opioid overdoses a national emergency. With the U.S. sustaining two major hurricanes in just a few weeks, is that still a good idea?
‘I Don’t Expect the Season to Be Done’: A Hurricane Expert on What’s Still to Come
Pacific Standard spoke with a hurricane forecasting expert on this record-breaking storm season and what might still be in store.
How Global Warming Could Push Hurricanes to New Regions
Shifts in hemispheric weather patterns may steer tropical systems toward the poles—bad news for New York, New England, and Western Europe.
House Passes Bill to Raise the Debt Ceiling
It ratified a measure to raise the debt ceiling and fund the government through December 8th.
Clarifying the Links Between Climate Change and Fiercer Hurricanes
As Atlantic hurricanes intensify, it's clear that failing to act on science will increase the risks from future storms.
How to Plan for the Intensifying Hurricanes of a Warming World
As hurricanes intensify, the president cuts science funding and talk-radio hosts cry conspiracy.
Trump and Democrats Reach Agreement on Debt Ceiling, Relief Aid
The deal is a blow for GOP congressional leaders.
The National Science Foundation Is Looking to Fund Research About Hurricane Harvey
Scientists can submit research proposals any time.
What the Trump Administration Doesn’t Get About the EPA and Disaster Response
Reports of the agency's apparent absence from Superfund sites underscores the consequences of its withdrawal from public life.