Hurricane Irma

Police Fire Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets at Protesters Demanding Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló Resign

"We are rising up because we deserve better."

Jessica Corbett · Jul 18, 2019

To End Crushing Debt, Warren Introduces Relief Package to Help Storm-Ravaged Puerto Rico 'Recover With Dignity'

Eoin Higgins · May 2, 2019

Speaking in Puerto Rico, Warren Says, 'With Trump, Cruelty Not an Accident' But 'Part of the Plan'

Andrea Germanos · Jan 23, 2019

In Midst of 'Immense Suffering' Caused by Climate Crisis, Caribbean Religious Leaders Call for Debt Relief

Jake Johnson · Mar 16, 2018

As Climate Crisis Intensifies, $300+ Billion in Damages Makes 2017 Costliest Year Ever

Jessica Corbett · Jan 8, 2018

Where's the Urgency? UN Experts Slam US Emergency Response to Puerto Rico

"With winter approaching, we call for a speedy and well-resourced emergency response that prioritizes the most vulnerable and at risk—children, older people, people with disabilities, women, and homeless people."

Jessica Corbett · Oct 31, 2017

The Sad State of Disaster Relief

Former presidents are cajoling individual Americans to donate for relief. Maybe they should lobby Congress instead.

Jill Richardson · Oct 29, 2017

Instead of Promised Debt Relief, Trump Pushes More Loans on Devastated Puerto Rico

"Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane Maria must be driven by direct aid and debt relief, not more loans and austerity."

Jessica Corbett · Oct 11, 2017

In Shadow of Puerto Rico's Nightmare, Virgin Islands and Others Facing Intense Struggle

The economy of the U.S. Virgin Islands "evaporated pretty much overnight"

Julia Conley · Sep 28, 2017

Nuclear Plants Plus Hurricanes: Disasters Waiting to Happen

Throughout the world, some 430 reactors are in various stages of vulnerability to natural disaster, including ninety-nine in the United States.

Harvey Wasserman · Sep 22, 2017

Experts 'Running Out Of Adjectives' as Hurricane Maria Slams Puerto Rico

Size and strength of latest storm called "horrifying" as relentless and unprecedented hurricane season continues

Julia Conley · Sep 20, 2017

Don't Expect the Insurance Industry To Protect You From Climate Change

Insurance companies understand how to make handsome profits from large-scale disasters.

Cain Burdeau · Sep 19, 2017

Beyond Harvey and Irma: Militarizing Homeland Security in the Climate-Change Era

Even if no one else in Donald Trump’s Washington is ready or willing to deal with climate change, the U.S. military will be.

Michael T. Klare · Sep 18, 2017

Murdoch-Owned Media’s Radical Climate Denial in the Face of Disaster

Wall Street Journal's glib snark over Harvey completes its Fox News-ification

Adam Johnson · Sep 16, 2017

Demanding Climate Justice in the Wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

The price we pay for a fossil fuel-powered civilization.

Sonali Kolhatkar · Sep 15, 2017

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