Dispatches: Facing Down a Hurricane
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Weather
Viewfinder: Sudden and Heavy Rain in New York
People take cover from the rain in Midtown New York on July 17th, 2018.
India's New Reality: More Frequent and Severe Dust Storms
Scientists point to rising global temperatures as the cause of more intense weather across the region.
Scenes From India's Deadly Dust Storm
A vicious dust storm ripped through northern India, causing chaos in the streets.
Viewfinder: A Rainy Reflection in Moscow
Women are reflected in a puddle as they walk across the Red Square in Moscow on April 26th, 2018.
Seattle Prepares for a Thousand-Year Storm
The city is starting to take steps to ready itself for an increased onslaught of rain as a result of climate change and historic weather patterns.
What Makes a Reliable Forecast for Big Storms?
It's all about which model you look at, European or American.
What Is the 'Climate Control' Conspiracy?
A D.C. city council member posted a video claiming that a recent East Coast snowfall is the result of wealthy families controlling the weather.
How Abortion Providers Cope When Natural Disasters Strike
After natural disasters, access to reproductive services can be slow to return. Across the country, many abortion providers are working to fix that problem.
Viewfinder: A View of January's Super Blue Blood Moon From London
A supermoon rises behind St. Paul's Cathedral and skyscrapers on January 31st, 2018, in London, United Kingdom.
The Week in Photos: An Eruption in Manila and Parades in New Delhi
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: Amber Weather Warning In Place In Northern Ireland
Two wild horses stand together on Black Mountain as heavy snow falls on January 16th, 2018, in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
After an Epic Fire, Southern California Is Now Facing an Epic Flood
Mudslides, waterspouts, and flash flooding are expected in already hard-hit areas.
Viewfinder: Strolling Through the Ice and Snow in Connecticut
People walk along a beach covered in snow and ice in Westport, Connecticut, on January 7th, 2018.
Why Is Winter So Warm Now?
December is here, but warm temperatures are setting records nationwide.
A Rare 'Medicane' Is Forming in Europe Right Now
As the globe continues to warm, these weird Mediterranean hurricanes will only become more intense.
How to Prepare for a Cyclone When You're Living in a Tent
Nearly two years after Cyclone Winston destroyed their homes, one extended family in Fiji prepares to weather another cyclone season in government-issued tents that are wearing thin.
The Enormous Consequences of America's Catastrophic Weather This Year
Record-breaking droughts, fires, and hurricanes have made the near-term effects of climate change a front-and-center issue across America.
There's a Major Coastal Storm Bearing Down on New England
The National Weather Service says the storm could be among the strongest ever recorded during the month of October in New England.
Viewfinder: Lightning Over Switzerland
Lightning illuminates the night sky over the village of Cully surrounded by the vineyard terraces of Lavaux on the bank of Leman Lake from Chexbres on late July 30th, 2017.
Viewfinder: Heavy Downpour in Istanbul
A woman carrying a baby crosses a street during a heavy downpour of rain at Taksim in Istanbul on July 27th, 2017.
Building Weather Resilience in the Face of Growing Natural Disasters
Why do Americans choose to live in areas that are risky and sometimes downright inhospitable?
Tropical Storm Cindy Could Become America's Latest Flooding Nightmare
The Gulf Coast is preparing for the sort of rainstorm that is supposed to come only once in a lifetime.