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Forecasters predict active Atlantic hurricane season
1. Set-up shot of researcher William Gray and colleague sitting by computer
2. Computer screen showing recent evolution of hurricanes
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) William Gray, researcher at Colorado State University:
"We're in this more...
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An AP investigation into the Small Business Administration's response to the storms that devastated the Gulf five years ago exposes deep dysfunction within the agency that left thousands struggling. AP correspondent Jason Bronis reports
HEADLINE: AP Investigation: SBA learned little from storm
CAPTION: An AP investigation into the Small Business Administration's response to the storms that devastated the Gulf five years ago exposes deep dysfunction within the agency...
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The Atlantic hurricane season could be the busiest since 2005, when Katrina and Rita caused massive destruction along the same part of the Gulf Coast now struggling with the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history, government scientists said Thursday.
HEADLINE: US predicts up to 7 major Atlantic hurricanes
CAPTION: The Atlantic hurricane season could be the busiest since 2005, when Katrina and Rita caused massive destruction along the same part of the Gulf Coast now struggling with...
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Senate security committee holds hearing on hurricane Katrina
1. Illinois Democratic US Senator and Presidential hopeful Barack Obama walks into hearing
2. Cutaway of hearing
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Senator Barack Obama, Democrat, Illinois:
"The (US) president (George W. Bush) came down and he...
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When Superstorm Sandy knocked out power at NYU Medical center in lower Manhattan, nature didn't stand still inside the walls of the hospital. Several babies born that night celebrated their first birthday with hospital staff on Tuesday. (Oct. 29)
When Sandy darkened much of the city, some New Yorkers were only hours old. Others weren't even born. On Tuesday, babies filled a Manhattan hospital room to celebrate their first birthdays - and their survival.
"We went through labor...
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Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
AP Television News
Mobile, Alabama - 29 August 2005
Close-up waves crashing over wall
Mid shot of downtown, rain
Pan view from water to sandbags in front of windows and doors
AP Television News
Biloxi, Mississippi - 30...
AFP News Agency
VOICED: New Orleans neighborhood heals from Katrina through gardening
VOICED: New Orleans neighborhood heals from Katrina through gardening
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FEMA: Hurricanes, Wildfire Costs Unprecedented
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Brock Long told a Senate oversight committee Tuesday the challenge presented by hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria is unprecedented in the history of his agency and the worst devastation...
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Ryan Won't Tie 3-Month Debt Limit Hike to Harvey
House Speaker Paul Ryan is rejecting a Democratic idea to tie Harvey aid to a three-month increase in the debt limit.
The Wisconsin Republican told reporters it was a "ridiculous idea" and said this was no time to play...
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Duke: Puerto Rico Recovery a 'Good News' Story
The mayor of San Juan says the suffering in hurricane-damaged Puerto Rico is "not a good news story."
Acting Homeland Secretary Elaine Duke had suggested as much a day earlier in the White House driveway, saying the federal...
Bloomberg
Florida Bracing for Hurricane Irma
Sep.06 -- Hurricane Irma is heading toward Florida. Bloomberg's Michael McKee and David Kotok, chairman and chief investment officer at Cumberland Advisors, examine the potential economic impact of the storm on "Bloomberg Surveillance."...
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Lots Of People Have Suggested Nuking Hurricanes, But Scientists Say No
Axios reports the president has suggested using nuclear weapons to break up hurricanes. But scientists say that wouldn't work.
Bloomberg
CalSTRS CIO Ailman Sees Higher Demand for Green Bonds
Aug.21 -- Christopher Ailman, chief investment officer of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), explains how climate change affects CalSTRS' approach to investing. He speaks with Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde, Romaine...
Bloomberg
Biden Labels Trump a 'Climate Arsonist'
Sep.14 -- Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden attacked President Donald Trump on Monday for denying the reality of climate change, calling it an existential crisis that should be tackled aggressively as fires raged across the...
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Experts are forecasting a busy hurricane season this year, but they have new tools for better warnings. The AP's Tony Winton reports.
HEADLINE: Hurricane experts making longer range forecasts
CAPTION:Experts are forecasting a busy hurricane season this year, but they have new tools for better warnings. The AP's Tony Winton reports. (May 31)
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HONDURAS: HURRICANE MITCH : BRIDGE REPAIRS REQUIRED
Spanish/Eng/Nat
In Honduras reconstruction work is still continuing after Hurricane Mitch destroyed much of the country at the tail end of last year.
Top of the list is rebuilding the bridges which were ripped apart by torrential rains,...
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Latest on fears of dam overflow, weather likely to worsen
Nuevo Leon - 8 July 2010
1. Wide aerial of dam gushing water
2. Various aerials of flooded towns and plains
3. Mid of home destroyed by flooding
4. Tilt down of different home destroyed by flooding
5. Mexican President Felipe Calderon...
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Forecasters say Hurricane Arthur now has 90 mile-per-hour winds and could become a category-two storm as it starts to affect the North Carolina coast. (July 3)
Hurricane Arthur gained strength in the Atlantic on Thursday and threatened to strike near the North Carolina coast on Independence Day, prompting thousands of vacationers and residents to leave parts of the state's popular but...
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Polluted Water Prompts Warnings For Residents To Leave
Polluted water prompts warnings for residents to leave
New Orleans, 7 Sept 2005
1. Wide of contaminated floodwaters
2. Close-up of contaminated floodwaters
3. Cars in floodwaters
Washington, DC
4. Wide of news conference with...
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Hurricane Bill scatters sand, debris in Bermuda
AP Television
Hamilton, Bermuda August 22, 2009
2. Wide wind and rain over shore
3. Storm surge onshore
4. Waves breaking over rocks
5. Wide of waves breaking
6. Set-up of Kenny Mayne and children
7. SOUNDBITE: (English) Riley Mayne,...
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Damage caused by Hurricane Rita in Beaumont
1. Collapsed "Jack in the Box" fast food restaurant sign
2. Crushed car
3. Collapsed home
4. James Harris, lifelong resident, cleaning up his yard
5. SOUNDBITE (English) James Harris, Beaumont resident:
"It's my God, you can see the...
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Hawaii is used to preparing for tropical storms _ stock up on water, toilet paper and other essentials and wait. But actually getting hit with systems like the two approaching the islands? Not as much. (Aug. 6)
Hawaii is used to preparing for tropical storms _ stock up on water, toilet paper and other essentials and wait. But actually getting hit with systems like the two approaching the islands? Not as much.
Though it's not clear how damaging...
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Tropical Storm Karl dumps heavy rains on Yucatan Peninsula
Cancun, Mexico - 16 September, 2010
1. Wide of flooded street
2. Various of flood waters with tree branches floating on surface
3. Various of vehicles driving through flood water
4. Various of beach
5. Wide of coastline
Miami, Florida -...