fashion industry Why Lululemon, Under Armour and Other Brands Got F's on Their Climate Report Card Fossil fuels, plastics and other raw materials can have a huge impact on the climate, and many large fashion brands’ products are made in factories that burn coal. Muhannad Malas from Stand.Earth talks about the advocacy group’s recent report grading the climate impact of several fashion brands.
Extreme Weather Ida Washes Away Roads in Rhode Island Neighborhood Roadways buckled as dirt underneath them washed away during flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. NBC Boston reporter Kathryn Sotnik is in Rhode Island touring damaged areas – and says Ida’s damage is even worse than the destruction from Henri last month.
flooding Cars Left Stranded After Ida Wallops NYC It might seem like a normal sunny day if you’re not near a body of water. But on New York City’s highways, there were plenty of cars still left abandoned after flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. NBC New York’s Kay Angrum shows us the scene.
Extreme Weather Flooding, Sinkholes and Highways Turned Into Canals: Images of Ida Damage After toppling trees and flooding parts of Louisiana, Ida's remnants damaged a wide swath of the Northeast U.S. Here's a look at some of the damage and how climate change plays a role in the extreme weather we're seeing.
Extreme Weather Scenes From Hurricane Ida's Devastation in Louisiana Hurricane Ida toppled trees and power lines and flooded homes in Louisiana before making its way inland. Eric Alvarez reports from Houma and talks to residents who are doing their best to rebuild.
New York Can Fire Island Be Saved From Climate Change — And Should We Even Try? New York’s Fire Island has a storied history as a summer haven for the LGBTQ community. But today, its future is at risk as accelerating sea level rise driven by climate change is forecast to put much of the community underwater within decades. As more communities across the U.S. are threatened by flooding and wildfires, the country faces a question:...
california wildfires Smoke Blankets the Horizon Near the Caldor Wildfire in California “What is happening here is unprecedented.” This would normally be a blue sky, but it’s clouded with smoke from the Caldor wildfire still burning in California. Near Lake Tahoe, NBC Bay Area reporter Bob Redell joined LX News Now to talk about the fire.
Extreme Weather Long Lines at Gas Stations as Gulf States Recover From Ida As Louisiana deals with power outages and other damage from Hurricane Ida, residents might have to sit in line at a gas station for an hour just to get fuel for their generators. LX News host Eric Alvarez reports from Baton Rouge and talks to folks rebuilding from the Category 4 storm that’s now battering the northeast U.S.
hurricanes Why There's No Reason to Come Back to Hurricane-Damaged Areas Right Now In parts of Louisiana ravaged by Hurricane Ida, the power might not be back on for weeks, says NBC’s Jay Gray. So residents with damaged homes are being asked not to come back right now. With no power, “there’s really nothing you can do here right now,” Gray explained.
Extreme Weather Ida is Downgraded, But Still Dangerous NBC Miami Meteorologist Ryan Phillips talks about damage from Hurricane Ida, which is now classified as a tropical storm. As the storm widens and breaks down, it could still be a flooding threat far inland, including in Mississippi, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
