Topic: Hurricanes

Five Best Green Stories

We're Getting Better at Predicting Disasters; Going Vegan

Reuters

Scientific American on predicting tornadoes and hurricanes, Time on climate change and natural disasters, The New York Times on a Hawaiian nature preserve, Tara Parker-Pope on going vegan, and Mother Jones on the BP oil still out there

By Dino Grandoni

Dec 6, 2011

Stat of the Day

Vermont Repaired 500 Miles of Hurricane-Damaged Roads in Only 3 Months

Hurricane Irene struck the Northeastern U.S. some three months ago and cost the state of Vermont between $175 and $250 million -- but you wouldn't know it from driving through the state today.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 30, 2011

'Chinese Putin' Looks Nothing Like the Real Putin

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Dino Grandoni

Sep 26, 2011

Stat of the Day

2011's the Most Disastrous Year Ever, According to FEMA

FEMA has declared 84 natural disasters,

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Sep 2, 2011

Mississippi Declares State of Emergency Days Before Storm Hits

Tropical storm Lee threatens the state with flooding

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By John Hudson

Sep 1, 2011

How to Measure a Hurricane: The Waffle House Index

FEMA's director examines the restaurant's menu as a storm indicator

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By Alex Eichler

May 24, 2011

More Tornadoes 'Likely' Today in Deadliest Season Since 1953

Meanwhile, hurricane season starts next week

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