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After Hurricane Milton: Relief and resilience, but also a shaken FloridaWhile less devastating than many had feared, Hurricane Milton reflected what many see as growing climate disruption – and the perseverance it will require.
With heirloom seed swaps, gardeners grow community – and biodiversityIn a growing movement, everyday individuals are saving and swapping seeds, an effort that can help boost biodiversity and food security.
Hurricane Milton: Even a sea turtle is part of Tampa’s evacuation from stormAs Florida residents prepare themselves and their homes for Hurricane Milton, scientists are also readying the animals in their care.
Points of ProgressThe renewable energy of bike-powered French children and a battery-powered MelbourneProgress roundup: For a greener future, schools in France teach bike riding, Melbourne batteries store renewables, South Africa enacts a climate law.
In mountainous North Carolina, residents are the first responders after Hurricane HeleneResidents here in rural Henderson County, North Carolina, share their stories of pitching in after Hurricane Helene, including ferrying food to stranded neighbors.
Helene’s powerful floods prompt urgent relief efforts – and a wake-up callFirst a hurricane and then a tropical storm, Helene left its severest damage inland, where people weren’t expecting, or prepared for, such a deluge.
First LookHow to fight urban warming? Detroit chooses to plant green spaces.Urban areas trap heat due to heat-absorbing surfaces like asphalt and concrete. More cities are adding trees and green spaces to cool the air temperature while heat waves become longer and hotter.
Junior the bear settled under a suburban LA home. Why that’s a conservation win.The proliferation of bear sightings in Los Angeles results in viral videos that charm humans. Underlying the excitement is an environmental victory.
First LookHurricane Helene is surging toward the southeast US. And it’s gaining power.Expected to hit Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene is forecast to be one of the largest storms in years to hit the southeastern United States. The storm passed over the Cayman Islands and Cuba. Some Cuban communities saw waves as high as 16 feet.
Points of ProgressHow ships can make green fuel, and natural winds are key to cooling a cityProgress roundup: Wind patterns are in Frankfurt’s city building plan; plus, a new green hydrogen fuel, and three news briefs on justice and equality.
The ExplainerTornadoes are swirling in unusual places. Why twisters are shifting east.Tornado patterns are changing, as twisters land farther east in the U.S. and arrive later in the year. Here’s why and what residents can do to be ready.
First LookIn a one-two punch against plastic, California sues Exxon, bans plastic bagsCalifornia sued ExxonMobil on Sept. 23 for misleading the public through slick marketing campaigns about its plastic products. A day earlier, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law banning all plastic bags starting in 2026.
Can US seafood industry revive? Mayor and fishmonger Larry Toomer has a recipe.Americans are eating more seafood. But imports have left domestic fisheries struggling. Some see a path forward in reconnecting with local consumers.
First LookWithout water, how do you fight wildfires? Algeria leans on AI, drones, and trucks.Rural Algerian firefighters are pioneering new ways to combat wildfires fed by Algeria’s hot, dry climate. With artificial intelligence and new laws, the government is streamlining faster responses and saving lives.
What a Tunisian exodus says about the future of global migrationIn an age of global migration, Tunisia offers a window into key stressors driving migrants from their homes.
First LookHow a group of zookeepers ended up taking a roadtrip with their animals to safetyCranes, hawks, foxes, and more were evacuated from Big Bear Alpine Zoo after wildfires burned through the San Bernardino wilderness. Zookeepers were quick to help the animals in their care by driving them to another sanctuary in Palm Springs.
Points of ProgressExpanding possibilities for renters who want solar, and for animation in AfricaProgress roundup: New choices emerge for African animation fans, German apartment renters who want solar panels, and arts groups facing rising costs.
The ExplainerDo you really know how the US power grid works? You should. Here’s why.Warnings about the power grid’s reliability are common. Here’s a primer on what “the grid” is and why it’s so complicated to update.
Points of ProgressStubborn problems overcome: Where hunger is dropping and weeds build homesProgress roundup: Hunger declines in Latin America. And in Namibia, innovative management of an invasive species is helping to boost housing stocks.
Air conditioning gets expensive. Here’s how to save money – and help the planet.Increased air-conditioning demand, alongside rising energy prices in some places, is causing some consumers to feel strained. Here are charts on AC usage in the U.S. and tips on how to lower costs.
