The city’s port ranks first in the country for the volume of automobiles and light trucks it handles.
Category: Disasters and Emergencies
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Utility-Caused Wildfires Are Becoming a National Problem
Climate change is raising the risk of blazes that are started by power lines and other utility equipment in many parts of the U.S. besides California.
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As Home Insurance Bills Go Up, Owners’ Coverage Is Going Down
Frequent natural disasters and high inflation have led insurers to raise premiums, and forced many customers to pare back their policies.
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Maui Economy, 6 Months After Wildfire, Is Still Reeling
Six months after the Maui wildfire, hundreds of businesses remain closed, and questions linger about how much a local economy should rely on tourism.
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Germany Reaches a Budget With Promises on Ukraine
The government avoided extra borrowing for 2024, but must make cuts in programs to address climate change.
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World Bank President Ajay Banga Addresses Climate Change
Ajay Banga, who took over the top job in June, has prioritized global warming issues in his first months on the job.
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How Two Planes Nearly Collided in Austin, Almost Killing 131 People
Two planes were moments from colliding in Texas, a harrowing example of the country’s fraying air safety system, a New York Times investigation found.
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Wildfires: How to Travel Safely as the Climate Changes
Climate change has made wildfires a year-round threat to travelers. Here’s how to minimize your risk, and what to do if you’re in the path of a fire.
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U.S. Already Has 23 Billion Dollar Disasters in 2023
The United States has been hit by 23 large-scale disasters so far this year, and hurricane season is far from over.
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Idalia Could Become Another Multibillion-Dollar Superstorm
The Category 3 hurricane could expose insurers and their customers to huge losses across a wide stretch of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.