Tag: Hurricanes and typhoons

Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gouging

A few airports in Florida began closing and airlines canceled hundreds of flights on Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival. Government officials from...

Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene “spared” the Tampa Bay region a direct hit and yet storm surge still caused catastrophic...

Home insurers argue for a 42% average rate hike in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. -- With many western North Carolina residents still lacking power and running water from Hurricane Helene, a hearing began Monday on...

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 damaged a factory that makes IV fluids

The fallout from storm damage to a North Carolina factory that makes critical hospital supplies will be felt broadly and could linger, experts...

Mexico’s new president promises to resume fight against climate change

MEXICO CITY -- In her first days as Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum made a point of distancing herself from the fossil fuel...