The shutdown of the U.S. government has brought work determined by the Trump administration to be "nonessential" to a halt across the country as thousands of federal employees have been furloughed and ...

This potentially catastrophic weather event could happen anywhere in the country. Is it your biggest fear too?

Weather disasters can disrupt everyday life, causing injury, property loss, and financial hardship. But with proactive planning, recovering can be easier. Preparation includes securing your home and ...

The interest in catastrophe bonds comes as insured property losses increased from $30 billion in 2015 to over $110 billion in 2024.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Monday with congressional leaders to try to reach a budget deal. The White House has threatened mass federal firings — rather than the usual short-term ...

From tourist taxes to polluter fees, states seek funding solutions to deal with the massive price tag of a warming world.

Yes. Though the NWS and NOAA will continue their life-saving essential work, many feeds and other public-facing services will be shuttered. The National Hurricane Center will continue to provide ...

Each downpour brings a renewed threat to disaster-weary Ruidoso, New Mexico, which has been under 13 flash flood emergencies since June 2024. Rather than risk the destruction of their wildfire-scarred ...

NOAA kept a database of disasters that exceeded $1 billion in damage since 1980, but the agency halted the project amid funding cuts by the Trump administration.

From flood insurance to environmental grants, programs that support resiliency in the face of natural disasters are expected to be cut back.

In their research, Kuhfeld said test scores show missing a week of school due to a weather-related disaster can be like missing two to three weeks, if not more. She also mentions places that may have ...