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Helene ravaged North Carolina鈥檚 mountains. Its citizens are hollering back.Two weeks after a hurricane roared into the Appalachian Mountains, how a wrecked region recovers will depend on local resilience. And it鈥檚 there.
First LookHurricane Milton was expected to bring storm surge. Where did the tornadoes come from?Hurricane Milton unleashed destructive and deadly tornadoes that touched down in several Florida counties. There have been 38 eyewitness reports of tornadoes in Florida since the night of Oct. 9, in a state that normally sees 50 tornadoes in one year.聽
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 鈥� and the perseverance it will require.
With heirloom seed swaps, gardeners grow community 鈥� 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鈥檚 evacuation from stormAs Florida residents prepare themselves and their homes for Hurricane Milton, scientists are also readying the animals in their care.聽
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鈥檚 powerful floods prompt urgent relief efforts 鈥� and a wake-up callFirst a hurricane and then a tropical storm, Helene left its severest damage inland, where people weren鈥檛 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聽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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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,聽as twisters land farther east in the U.S. and arrive later in the year. Here鈥檚 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聽for misleading the public through slick marketing campaigns about its plastic products.聽A day earlier, Gov.聽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鈥檚 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聽Zoo after wildfires burned through the聽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鈥檚 why.Warnings about the power grid鈥檚 reliability are common. Here鈥檚 a primer on what 鈥渢he grid鈥� is and why it鈥檚 so complicated to update.聽
