Energy and Environment: Katrina. Sandy. Harvey. The debate over climate and hurricanes is getting louder and louder.

Houston's polluted Superfund sites threaten to contaminate floodwaters; Hurricane Harvey shows how we underestimate flooding risks in coastal cities, scientists say

With Chris Mooney   Katrina. Sandy. Harvey. The debate over climate and hurricanes is getting louder and louder. A succession of storms adds urgency to climate change and hurricane science. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more » Houston's polluted Superfund sites threaten to contaminate floodwaters EPA Superfund chemical dumps and other toxic sites could contaminate floodwaters and sediment deposited far from the waste sites. By Darryl Fears and Brady Dennis  •   Read more »   Hurricane Harvey shows how we underestimate flooding risks in coastal cities, scientists say Researchers say we are underestimating the risk of "compound flooding." By Chelsea Harvey  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT ExxonMobil refineries are damaged in Hurricane Harvey, releasing hazardous pollutants Floating roof at one refinery sank in heavy rain By Steven Mufson  •   Read more »   Scientist asked to remove 'climate change' from grant blames 'the ongoing politicization of science' "I have been asked to contact you to update the wording in your proposal abstract to remove words such as 'global warming' or 'climate change,'" wrote an official at DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. By Juliet Eilperin  •   Read more »   Harvey sends gasoline prices climbing, deepens Venezuela's suffering The flooding has caused backups across the petroleum system By Steven Mufson  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT What you can and can't say about climate change and Hurricane Harvey Singling out Harvey as a climate-driven anomaly would be a big mistake. By Chris Mooney  •   Read more »   We've been underestimating the solar industry's momentum. That could be a big problem. We might not end up with the power grid that we need if we don't understand the rate of solar's advances. By Chelsea Harvey  •   Read more »   Interior secretary recommends Trump alter at least three national monuments, including Bears Ears The interior secretary's report to President Trump is certain to spark big legal battles. By Juliet Eilperin and Darryl Fears  •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the To Your Health newsletter Health news and research, in your inbox weekly. Sign Up  »         Share Energy and Environment:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Energy and Environment or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071