Planet Heroes
Josh Benitez links New Orleans culture to coastal restoration
"Over the next few years, we're going to be planting 65,000 trees just here in this one little part of Louisiana," Benitez said of the work his group is doing.
The five most expensive natural disasters in U.S. history
Since 1980, the U.S. has sustained 332 weather and climate disasters where overall damages or costs reached or exceeded $1 billion, according to the NOAA.
Could Hurricane Ian Be the Deadliest in Florida's History?
The Lee County Sheriff's Office in southwest Florida has reported that hundreds have died during Hurricane Ian and that "thousands" are waiting to be rescued.
Ominous Hurricane Katrina Prediction Resurfaces on 17th Anniversary
The prediction warned of Katrina having "unprecedented strength," and said that widespread property and infrastructure damage was likely.
'Five Days' Creator and Cast Avoided Glorifying Disaster in Katrina Drama
Carlton Cuse, Vera Farmiga and Cherry Jones spoke to Newsweek about their new Apple TV+ show, "Five Days at Memorial."
'Five Days at Memorial' Release Date, Cast, Trailer and Plot
"Five Days at Memorial" explores events that took place at the Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Wife Reports Family Safe After Mall Shooting
The NASCAR driver was present during a Thursday shooting at Minnesota's Mall of America.
Archdiocese to Pay $1M Over False FEMA Claims Following Hurricane Katrina
The allegedly fraudulent claims were filed between 2007 and 2013, according to the Department of Justice.
Nurse Captures Chunks of Roof Hitting Window in Hurricane Ida Video
She was forced to run for cover as debris began raining down on the hospital windows.
Hurricane Ida: LaPlace Residents Beg For Help With Unforeseen Rising Waters
Their cries for help turned into begging for anyone to come save their lives while Hurricane Ida still ripped the city with Category 3 winds of 115 mph Sunday.
Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall as Cat 4 Storm, Aims Toward New Orleans
Ida made landfall at 150 mph near Port Fourchon, La., on Sunday. Now it's headed to New Orleans on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Ida Developed Into a 'Dangerous, Catastrophic' Storm Overnight
Ida became a Category 4 storm, now it roars toward the Louisiana coast, just as Hurricane Katrina's 16th anniversary falls on Sunday.
Hurricane Ida 'One of the Strongest' for Louisiana in 170 Years, Gov Warns
Ida will make landfall on Sunday, ironically, 16 years to the day after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Ida Live Cam: Watch as New Orleans, Gulf Coast Prepare for Storm
Hurricane Ida is gaining intensity as it barrels through the Gulf of Mexico, and it's expected to be a very dangerous storm at landfall.
Ida Forecast to Hit New Orleans as Cat 3 Hurricane on Katrina Anniversary
Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on August 29, 2005, and inflicted some $125 billion in total damages, according to NOAA.
Hurricane Season Just Started. Again, America is Unprepared
Federal investment needs to support and trust bottom-up contributions from other entities if we are to protect ourselves from far worse hurricane seasons yet to come.
15 Years After Katrina, What Do We Have the Courage to Change?
The story of Hurricane Katrina is not one of effective disaster planning or equitable recovery. However, it is a story of how our community took on the challenges of racism and failed governance—and fought for our right to heal.
Hurricane Laura Crushes Louisiana Coast As Cat 4 Storm in Historic Fashion
Aside from winds, the storm surge of Laura could surpass any storm that has made landfall in Louisiana history—and that's a lot.
Hurricane Laura Approaching Louisiana With Winds More Fierce Than Katrina
The winds are mighty at 150 mph, but the storm surge from Laura will be so great that it will approach nearly 40 miles inland, which could shut down Interstate-10.
Hurricane Laura Barrels Towards Texas/Louisiana Border
Since 1924, there have been 35 documented hurricanes in the North Atlantic to have reached Category 5 sustained wind speeds. Hurricane Laura could become the sixth storm to actually make landfall in the U.S. as a Category 5.
'Get Out': Hurricane Laura Storm Surge 'Not Survivable,' NWS Expert Says
It only takes two feet of fast-moving water to sweep away vehicles and storm surges of up to 20 feet are forecast for parts of Louisiana.
Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Katrina As Seen From Space 15 Years Apart
Hurricane Laura is set to hit Louisiana just days before the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans.
We Didn't Need the Insurrection Act After Katrina and Don't Need It Now
Washington, always one step behind reality, couldn't hear what its own commander on the ground was saying: We don't need to federalize the National Guard.
Hurricane Harvey Was Most Extreme Weather Event to Strike U.S. Last Decade
"Every year that goes by seems to bring a new round of record-breaking weather events, many with devastating consequences," researcher Douglas Le Comte said.
Brad Pitt Can Be Sued for Shoddy Post-Katrina Home Construction, Judge Says
A judge has ruled that Brad Pitt can be held personally liable in a suit against his Make It Right Foundation for 109 solar-powered homes built in New Orleans' Ninth Ward that are rotting away under residents' feet.
Watch: New Ellen-Bush Video Highlights Hurricane Katrina Evacuees
Rafael Shimunov, the creator of the video, chatted with Newsweek on why he published these videos, and why they're important.
Two Cars Swept Away During Katrina Among Debris Removed From NOLA Canals
City officials said 750 tons of debris were removed from Mid-City canals, including two cars reported missing as Hurricane Katrina barreled down on the Gulf Coast in 2005.
New Hurricane Maria Death Toll Numbers Surpass Katrina
The latest numbers on fatalities in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria and its aftermath place the storm as one of the deadliest to hit the U.S. and its territories.
Barbara Bush Known for Literacy Work, Slammed Trump
Barbara Bush was praised for her remarks about literacy but made controversial comments about Katrina and did not hide her dislike of Donald Trump.
Scientists Have a Plan to Stop Hurricanes
By reducing the surface temperature of the ocean, in theory, man could stop hurricanes in their tracks.