We look at the recent Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive in California’s history, and revisit an investigation from earlier this year.
Environment
Scientists warned this weed killer would destroy crops. EPA approved it anyway
The agency based its decision on “shockingly insufficient” company studies. Now millions of dollars in soybeans and other crops have been destroyed.
What Scott Pruitt’s been doing while you weren’t looking
As the public fixates on the EPA chief’s travel habits, he’s making it easier for industry to pollute.
Built to burn
Do officials need to reconsider their approach to building where the risk of wildfire is highest?
How has severe weather affected you?
Tell us about your experience with rising seas and climate change.
State blocks plan to relocate West Virginia schools damaged in flood
West Virginia officials reversed a decision to move the schools from a flooded community to a new campus 30 miles away.
From bad to worse: Towns can lose damaged institutions in FEMA loophole
While recovery experts support the attempt to save FEMA money, disaster-impacted communities have found their vital public institutions relocated without residents being given an opportunity to voice concerns.
Toxic burden
Reveal goes to places where poisonous chemicals are so deadly that they can devastate a town. And they all have one thing in common: The people in these towns are overwhelmingly black, brown and poor.
What would you tell Trump about the Dakota Access Pipeline?
President Donald Trump claims he hasn’t “had one call from anybody” about the Dakota Access Pipeline. So we think it’s time to make your thoughts known on the controversial energy project.
At Standing Rock, new political realities sink in
North Dakota’s new governor, Doug Burgum, shares much with his predecessor, Jack Dalrymple, including support of the hotly contested Dakota Access Pipeline.