The World from PRX

tropical storms

Hurricane Irma, a record Category 5 storm, is seen approaching Puerto Rico in this NOAA National Weather Service National Hurricane Center satellite
Science
Is the 1-2 punch of Harvey and Irma due to nature — or climate change? Yes.
hurricane approaching land
Environment
Is climate change making hurricanes worse?
The Houston Ship Channel stretches 52 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the city of Houston. Sea levels have risen 2.2 feet over the last century at Galveston, the main barrier island protecting the Ship Channel from a big storm.
Environment
The ‘Texas miracle’ is fueling huge economic growth — and the climate change that may end it
Environment
A new tool seeks to put more knowledge about storm surge in the hands of Americans
mangroves
Environment
Saved by the Mangroves? A Philippine town dodges Haiyan’s storm surge
palau
Environment
In Palau, a glancing blow from Typhoon Haiyan prompts a glance toward climate change