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For their response to hurricane ida last sunday. theres been anger at the delays in restoring power, and mr biden promised that infrastructure would be "built back better" to withstand future storms as nada tawfik reports. one week and a storm that brought america to its knees. look at that tornado! from new orleans to new york, it was a dramatic beating. record rainfall, life—threatening floods, destructive winds and tornadoes usually only seen in the midwest tore through communities with no ...

From new orleans to new york, it was a dramatic beating. record rainfall, life—threatening floods, destructive winds and tornadoes usually only seen in the midwest tore through communities with no mercy. in some places it was unprecedented, and sparked fear about the ferocity and frequency of future weather. oh, my god! the river is flooding! part of this newjersey town was abandoned after the nearby river crested and left cars and homes under 10 feet of water. four people died and about 600 w...

Were left homeless. gloria jett lost everything, but was lucky to escape with her life. she cant swim and had to be rescued by neighbours as the water rose inside her home. i started pounding. for somebody to come and help me, so i wont die. i felt like i was dying. down these streets, peoples belongings and memories are laid out for garbage pick—up. the roldan family lost three cars and everything in their basement. but already the insurance company has told them they will not cover much of t...

Man: look at that tornado! from new orleans to new york, it was a dramatic beating. record rainfall, life—threatening floods, destructive winds, and tornadoes usually only seen in the midwest, tore through communities with no mercy. in some places it was unprecedented, and sparked fear about the ferocity and frequency of future weather. woman (crying): oi my god...the river is flooding. part of this newjersey town was abandoned after the nearby river crested and left cars and homes under ten f...

Gloria jett lost everything, but was lucky to escape with her life. she cant swim and had to be rescued by neighbours, as the water rose inside her home. i started pounding for somebody to come help me, so i wont die. i felt like i was dying. down these streets, peoples belongings and memories are laid out for garbage pickup. the roldan family lost three cars and everything in their basement. but already, the insurance company has told them they will not cover much of the damage. it is the first...

Of new orleans is joining me now on the phone, she is a democratic member of louisianas house of representatives. thank you so much for talking with us. >> appreciate you inviting me on. >> so the worst of hurricane ida is over, but for some residents a new nightmare begins now, thoseattics, those who lost everything. lets start with the most important part of this, the search and rescue efforts. how are they progressing? >> that has been going well. luckily we had most of our people who were in...

Away in flood waters. amanda maples mother clinging on to a kitchen island worrying about her daughter, amachnda across the street. >> the guy came in and hollered anybody in here? i said yes, me. and he came back there and said you okay? i said yes. i said what about amanda across the street? he said shes okay. shes on the roof. and as a parent to see your child on the roof it is heart wrenching but its like oh, yeah. save my child. >> i was saying save my mom. >> reporter: record-breaking rain...

Unaccounted for. we know that theyve at least found 21 people. but they will continue to search, over the weekend. in the meantime, the firefighters working 24/7, around the clock, to contain the dixie fire which has, already, destroyed about 200 structures. but about 14,000 others are, still, at risk. the river fire, which is about 100 miles from where i am, has already destroyed about 100 structures. firefighters have made progress there. its about 48% contained. but still, a lot of work to be...

Summary Peatlands are the largest terrestrial carbon store on earth, storing more carbon than all other vegetation types in the world combined. But once peatland is destroyed it releases carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas driving climate change, into the atmosphere. Worldwide, damaged peatlands are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, annually releasing almost six percent of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. The protection of peatlands is therefore a key component of global efforts...

A white mob killed hundreds of black people, destroyed their neighborhood 100 years ago. and in just a few moments ill talk to a man whose great-grandfather lost everything. well break down a brand-new policy from the president, actions the white house says will build black wealth and narrow the racial wealth gap. theres also some breaking news in the miami area right now. a key piece of evidence dredged up from a canal nine miles from the scene where 23 people were shot in just six seconds. ...