Tag: Floods
Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance
A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could possibly pay for the...
Helene's flooding swept away 11 workers at a Tennessee factory. Now the state is investigating
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee state authorities said Wednesday they are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away...
Cambodia hopes a new canal will boost trade. But it risks harming the Mekong that feeds millions
PREK TAKEO, Cambodia -- The Mekong River is a lifeline for millions in the six countries it traverses on its way from its...
The Mississippi River is running low again. It’s a problem for farmers moving beans and grain
ST. LOUIS -- The water level of the Mississippi River is unusually low for the third straight year, forcing barge companies to put...
Takeaways from AP's report on federal policies shielding information about potential dam failures
Thousands of people live downstream from dams yet may not always realize the risks. As the climate changes, heavy rains from intense storms...
Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk
Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger...