Michael Copley, NPR climate correspondent, dives into the critical topic of flood safety and preparedness. He explains that water is the biggest threat during hurricanes, urging listeners to prioritize safety after flooding events. Copley highlights essential recovery steps, including assessing home damage and managing moisture. He also addresses challenges faced by renters, emphasizing the need for timely insurance claims. With practical tips for navigating floodwaters and recovery, he equips listeners with the knowledge to stay safe and prepared.

Companies are making investment decisions based on environmental, social and corporate governance factors, also known as ESG. Those financial choices can include backing greener technologies, which rankles leaders in some Republican-led municipalities and states, who are skeptical of climate change.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, climate and corporations correspondent Michael Copley, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.The podcast is produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The climate meeting known as COP27 has wrapped. Representatives from almost 200 countries attended to talk about how to tackle climate change and how to pay for the costs of its effects that the world is already seeing. Rebecca Hersher and Michael Copley from NPR's Climate Desk talk with Emily about why the meeting went into overtime, three big things that came out of it, and the long and bumpy road still ahead to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy