Disasters

Coast Guard says Titan submersible deaths were preventable and faults company’s CEO
Two years after passengers hoping for a glimpse of the Titanic wreckage died in the Titan submersible implosion, the Coast Guard issued a scathing report, saying the tragedy shouldn’t have happened.
Hurricane Katrina was a catalyst for change in New Orleans’ public defender office
Hurricane Katrina exposed longstanding flaws in the New Orleans criminal justice system. In the 20 years since, there has been dramatic change in the public defender office.
After a week of smoke, a look at Canada's approach to fighting wildfires differently
Minnesota saw a record-breaking six-day air quality alert due to wildfires burning in Canada sending smoke into the skies. Canada is seeing one of it’s worst wildfire seasons on record.
Wild weather, smoky skies put summer camps at risk
For one summer camp in Minneapolis, wildfires up north and a succession of severe storms have put coordinators in a tough spot as they try to provide an outdoor day care experience while also keeping campers safe.
How do smoky skies affect your lungs, heart and health? We asked a pulmonologist
Pulmonologist Dr. Andrew Stiehm, a doctor who specializes in lung function and disease at Allina Health, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain.