John Farrell

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | John Farrell |Whitney Leaming |Drea Cornejo |Naema Ahmed

Where does hurricane waste go? We tracked it with Air Tags to find out. (washingtonpost.com) Where does hurricane waste go? We tracked it with Air Tags to find out. By John Farrell; Whitney Leaming; Drea Cornejo; Naema Ahmed 2025041710003700 TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Days after the one-two punch of Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck Florida's Gulf Coast last fall, piles of waste and debris walled the streets of this community.

Jan 20, 2025 | washingtonpost.com | Allyson Chiu |John Farrell

The three ice-crusted salmon fillets had been in my freezer for more than a year, squished next to an unopened package of chicken that was similarly well past its sell-by date. I excavated my cryogenically preserved proteins during a recent attempt to clean out my refrigerator. But rather than tossing them straight into the trash, I thawed them. This time, my salmon and chicken, along with leftover cooked brisket and an old tray of sushi, were destined for a food dehydrator.

Sep 29, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | John Muyskens |John Farrell |Naema Ahmed |Simon Ducroquet |Jason Samenow

Follow along the storm’s path as it leaves towns under water. The massive and powerful Hurricane Helene, with its devastating combination of water and wind, has carved a path of destruction from Florida to the Southern Appalachians. At least 87 people have died. Entire communities are flooded; some are cut off with no way in or out. Homes and vehicles have been swept away by high water. Hundreds of roads have been washed out. Bridges were destroyed.

Sep 2, 2024 | washingtonpost.com | Allyson Chiu |John Farrell

Climate CoachRepair services and programs that allow you to fix or trade in your old gear can extend the life span of your products and keep them out of landfills. 9 minSorry, a summary is not available for this article at this time. Please try again later. (Video: John Farrell/The Washington Post)Column by Allyson Chiu and John FarrellSeptember 3, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. EDTNEW YORK — Under bright overhead lights, Elena Galindo leaned over a gleaming white counter and prepared to begin her examination.

Aug 18, 2024 | seattletimes.com | John Farrell

Mike Waltz was at his office in Chico, Calif., on an afternoon last month when he decided it was time to go. He made calls to his wife Amy and their two sons, Gage and Bennet: The fire was coming, and their home was at risk. The Park Fire was first reported at 2:52 p.m. on July 24 in Upper Bidwell Park, just east of Chico. The flames took off at a staggering pace, consuming 5,000 acres per hour after first igniting.