Rebecca Hersher appears in the following:
The Federal Government Sells Flood-Prone Homes To Often Unsuspecting Buyers, NPR Finds
Monday, September 13, 2021
The Department of Housing and Urban Development disproportionately sells homes in flood-prone areas, NPR finds. Housing experts warn that this can lead to big losses for vulnerable families.
Enough With The Climate Jargon: Scientists Aim For Clearer Messages On Global Warming
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
People are likely to be confused by common terms such as "mitigation" and "carbon neutral," according to a recent study. How can scientists do a better job communicating about global warming?
More Floods Are Coming. How Can Cities Prepare?
Friday, September 03, 2021
How NYC can prepare for more frequent storms
NYC's Subway Flooding Isn't A Fluke. It's The Reality For Cities In A Warming World
Thursday, September 02, 2021
Underground trains are incredibly susceptible to flooding from climate-driven extreme rain and sea level rise. Cities around the world are racing to adapt their transit systems.
How Climate Change Made Hurricane Ida Bigger And More Powerful
Monday, August 30, 2021
Hurricane Ida rapidly gained strength right before it hit Louisiana on Sunday. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico acted as fuel for the storm.
How Climate Change Is Fueling Hurricanes Like Ida
Monday, August 30, 2021
Hurricane Ida rapidly gained strength right before it hit Louisiana this weekend. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico acted as fuel for the storm.
The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality
Monday, August 23, 2021
At least 21 people died in floods in Tennessee over the weekend. Such dangerous flash flooding is a hallmark of climate change.
A Major Report Warns Climate Change Is Accelerating And Humans Must Cut Emissions Now
Monday, August 09, 2021
The U.N. has released the most comprehensive global climate science report ever. It is unequivocal: Humans must stop burning fossil fuels or suffer catastrophic impacts.
How Climate Change Is Driving Extreme Weather
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Weather-wise, it's been a disastrous summer. Scientists say climate change is driving deadly weather disasters around the world, as hotter temperatures produce deeper droughts and heavier rains.
Cutting Carbon Pollution Quickly Would Save About 74 Million Lives, Study Finds
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Cutting carbon emissions to zero in the next 30 years would save about 74 million lives this century, a new analysis estimates.
Climate Scientists Meet As Floods, Fires, Droughts And Heat Waves Batter Countries
Monday, July 26, 2021
Hundreds of scientists are meeting to finalize a landmark climate report. It's meant to guide the next decade of international climate policy, but it's unclear if politicians will act on it.
There's Not A Cloud In The Sky, But Your House Could Still Be Underwater
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Coastal areas are seeing a steady increase in high tide flooding. Scientists warn the problem is accelerating as the Earth gets hotter. And a little wobble in the Moon's orbit isn't helping.
Colder Climates Meant Bigger Bodies For Ancient Humans
Thursday, July 08, 2021
Human ancestors got steadily larger over the last 1 million years. Our relatives living in colder places developed bigger bodies, a new study finds.
Lower-Income Survivors Are Less Likely To Get FEMA Aid After Disaster, Documents Show
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Internal FEMA documents suggest low-income disaster survivors are less likely to receive some types of housing assistance. Critics point out there are also racial disparities in who gets help.
Why FEMA Aid Is Unavailable To Many Who Need It The Most
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The people who need help the most after disasters are least able to get it from the federal government. Internal records show that FEMA knows it has a problem.
More Than Half Of U.S. Buildings Are In Places Prone To Disaster, Study Finds
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Buildings are concentrated in places that are likely to be hit by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or wildfire, researchers found. That includes both urban and rural hotspots.
Hurricanes, Drought And Fires: The U.S. Has An Intense Summer Ahead
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
Atlantic hurricane season kicks off on June 1, and it's supposed to be a slightly above average hurricane season. In the Western U.S., there's already a serious drought and elevated fire risk.
Earth Is Barreling Toward 1.5 Degrees Celsius Of Warming, Scientists Warn
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Scientists say humans must keep global temperatures from increasing more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. The World Meteorological Organization warns that number is looming.
EPA Moves To Cut A Group Of Powerful Greenhouse Gases
Monday, May 03, 2021
The EPA plans to phase out hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are used in refrigerators and air conditioners. When HFCs are released into the atmosphere, they are extremely good at trapping heat.
Why Having Diverse Government Scientists Is Key To Dealing With Climate Change
Friday, April 30, 2021
Climate and health policies rely on scientific expertise. But the federal science workforce has been shaped by decades of political interference, underfunding and race and gender bias.
