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Two North Carolina men survived Tropical Storm Helene by swinging an ax through a fire station roof as water rose around them. Their story anchors a new documentary streaming July 30 that captures how one mountain community held together through unimaginable loss.
After months of waiting, Georgia farmers devastated by Hurricane Helene can finally access over $500 million in federal aid to rebuild their farms and livelihoods. Applications opened March 16 for farmers who lost crops, equipment, and infrastructure in the 2024 storm that caused $5.5 billion in agricultural damage.
After Hurricane Helene devastated rural North Carolina, isolated communities turned to their fire stations for survival. Now those same stations are getting solar microgrids to stay powered when the next storm hits.
University researchers discovered that Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston don't just experience weather—they actively shape it. After studying over 40,000 storms, scientists found urban areas influence where storms form and how powerful they become. ##
Researchers at Boston University have designed a fleet of spacecraft that could actively protect Earth from dangerous solar storms by strengthening our planet's natural magnetic shield. The system could cut storm intensity by more than half, safeguarding satellites, power grids, and communication networks.
When a brutal winter storm left residents stranded in their homes across Sumner County, Tennessee, volunteers stepped up to help their neighbors in need. Communities across Middle Tennessee are finding silver linings as neighbors help neighbors recover from the dangerous ice storm.
When Winter Storm Fern left thousands powerless across the South, Buffalo volunteers packed up and headed south to help communities unfamiliar with handling ice and snow. Western New Yorkers are bringing their winter storm expertise to Tennessee and Mississippi, proving the "City of Good Neighbors" reputation extends far beyond city limits.
Tropical cities can use parked electric vehicles as backup batteries during thunderstorms, solving a major solar power challenge without expensive new infrastructure. The breakthrough works even in cities with few cars.
When Hurricane Helene buried Will Runion's farm under 8 feet of sand, he faced losing more than crops. Now scientists and farmers across Appalachia are pioneering new ways to rebuild soil and secure the future of mountain agriculture.
South Carolina families can grab free trees to help rebuild the canopy destroyed by Hurricane Helene. TreesUpstate is giving away 500 native trees this May to restore neighborhoods still recovering from the storm.
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Southeast forests, a major replanting effort is creating jobs and restoring thousands of acres. The nonprofit American Forests is hiring orchard managers and reforestation technicians as part of a five-year partnership with the Forest Service.
As millions brace for a massive winter storm, zoos across America are ensuring their animal residents stay safe, warm, and entertained. From heated barns to food puzzles, animal care teams are working around the clock to protect their furry and feathered friends.
After Hurricane Helene damaged 190,000 acres of Pisgah National Forest, a new partnership is tackling the biggest bottleneck in reforestation: getting enough seedlings. The National Forest Foundation and U.S. Forest Service are teaming up to grow the seeds that will restore these damaged landscapes. #
When Hurricane Helene cut off access to addiction treatment across western North Carolina, a grassroots network of volunteers stepped in to deliver lifesaving medications and supplies to people in recovery.
Western North Carolina just got the largest federal-state forest partnership in U.S. history to recover from Hurricane Helene's devastating damage. The 10-year, $290 million agreement will clear debris, repair trails, and restore wildlife habitats while creating jobs across the region.
After losing 98% of its rivercane to development, Western North Carolina is replanting the native bamboo that once protected streams from flooding. Following Hurricane Helene's devastation, communities are rediscovering what Cherokee people always knew: this humble plant is a natural disaster shield.
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking system using orbiting spacecraft to reduce solar storm damage by over 50%. The technology could protect satellites, power grids, and astronauts from dangerous solar eruptions.
NASA scientists discovered an "impossible" phenomenon squeezing Mars' atmosphere during a 2023 solar storm. The find could protect future astronauts and missions to the Red Planet.
When Chattanooga firefighters responded to a storm-damaged tree, they found an unexpected victim needing help. A hawk with an injured wing couldn't fly to safety, so the crew stepped in to save the day.
First responders in Berkeley County pulled off five successful water rescues when a dangerous storm stranded boaters on Lake Moultrie. Every person made it home safely thanks to quick action from Marine Patrol deputies and local firefighters.
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