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Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate Retired From List of Hurricane Names

Davis Land

Posted on April 12, 2018 · The World Meteorological Organization is replacing the four storm names

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New Report Shows Weather Disasters In 2017 Cost More Than $300 Billion

Christopher Joyce, NPR

Posted on January 8, 2018 · Hurricane Harvey, which sparked extreme flooding in Houston and the surrounding area in August and September, caused $125 billion in damage, the year’s most expensive disaster

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Hurricane Harvey

Studies: Warming Made Harvey’s Deluge 3 Times More Likely

SETH BORENSTEIN, AP

Posted on December 13, 2017 · Based on Houston's weather history, researchers said a storm like Harvey would occur about once every 9,000 years. Read the studies inside.

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Trump Voters Confront Climate Change In Wake Of Hurricane

Associated Press

Posted on October 16, 2017 · "Americans tend to view the issue through their already established red-versus-blue lens"

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Trump To See Irma Damage, Recovery Firsthand In Florida

Associated Press

Posted on September 14, 2017 · Nearly half of Florida was engulfed by Irma, which left flooded streets, damaged homes and displaced residents in its wake.

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UPDATE: Number Of Nursing Home Deaths Increases To 8

Associated Press

Posted on September 13, 2017 · Florida residents are drifting back from shelters and far-away havens to see Hurricane Irma's scattershot destruction.

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UPDATE: Irma Causes 4th South Carolina Death

Associated Press

Posted on September 12, 2017 · Florida residents have begun to dig out in hurricane-scarred Florida and officials are slowly piecing together the scope of Irma's vicious path.

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Classical Classroom, Episode 116: John Luther Adams Swims Through “Become Ocean” (rerun)

Dacia Clay

Posted on September 11, 2017 · A piece about the power of water. Because good grief.

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Houston Matters

How Will Hurricane Irma Affect Recovery And Relief Efforts In Houston?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on September 11, 2017 · In Greater Houston, many residents are still recovering from Harvey. What could Hurricane Irma hitting Florida and the east coast mean for those efforts and resources here? A representative from FEMA answers those questions and more.

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IRMA UPDATE: Nearly 12.5 Million Without Power In Florida

Associated Press / Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on September 11, 2017 · Hurricane and Tropical Storm Irma has left 62 percent of customers without power.

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Hurricane Irma Devastates The Florida Keys As It Makes Landfall Early Sunday Morning

Associated Press

Posted on September 10, 2017 · The leading edge of the immense storm bent palm trees and spit rain across South Florida.

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Irma Forecast To Hit Florida Keys At Daybreak

Associated Press

Posted on September 9, 2017 · Irma threatens to push its way northward from one end of Florida to the other beginning Sunday morning.

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Hurricane Harvey

Harvey And Irma Married For 75 Years, Astonished At Their Hurricane Namesakes

HPM Digital Team

Posted on September 8, 2017 · This Harvey and Irma don't seem so bad.

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Hurricane Harvey

Ex-Presidents Start Relief Fund To Help Hurricane Victims

HPM Digital Team

Posted on September 8, 2017 · After the destruction of Harvey and with the looming threat of Irma, the five live ex US Presidents came together to start a relief fund for hurricane victims.

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Floridians Share On Social Media How They Are Bracing For Irma’s Impact

HPM Digital Team

Posted on September 7, 2017 · First there was Harvey and now Irma looms over Florida. See on social media how Floridians are preparing for the intense hurricane.

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