Stories by Rebecca Hersher
Rebecca Hersher
Correspondent, Climate Desk
By Rebecca Hersher
The movie 'Pressure' leans into the drama of high-stakes weather forecasts
Rebecca Hersher | May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
The new movie tells a story about how good meteorology can literally win wars. It also takes us back in time, to when the United States was at a disadvantage when it came to weather science.
By Rebecca Hersher
Forecasters expect slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this year, but the risk of destructive storms is still highJenny Staletovich, Rebecca Hersher | May 21, 2026, 4:56 PM UTC
By Rebecca Hersher
Trump taps former FEMA director to lead the disaster agency againRebecca Hersher | May 12, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC
By Rebecca Hersher
A Trump council recommends overhauling FEMA. Here are 3 key changesLauren Sommer, Rebecca Hersher | May 7, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC