Lauren Sommer

Residents in Maui who lost their homes in the fire one year ago are just starting to rebuild. Should rebuilding be permitted on the ocean in the path of rising seas?

There are still piles of burned rubble on Lahaina's waterfront, remnants of the historic buildings with shops and restaurants where tourists once strolled.

Lahaina’s extreme wildfire destroyed much of its historic waterfront. Residents are eager to rebuild, but officials are weighing whether they should, given the dangers of rising sea levels.

The destructive wildfire that hit Lahaina a year ago revealed major gaps in Maui's wildfire policy. Officials are just starting to address them.

After extreme fires last year that claimed 102 lives, Maui is trying to tackle the invasive grasses that pose a big wildfire risk. That could mean restoring the land to what it once was.

After 102 people died in wildfires one year ago, Maui’s officials have committed to creating new evacuation routes. But even though the buildings are gone, remaking the map is a harder task.

After 102 people died in wildfires one year ago, Maui’s officials have committed to creating new evacuation routes. But even though the buildings are gone, remaking the map is a harder task.

Like so many other Lahaina residents, Shannon I'i realized it was time to leave when she saw embers of fire flying toward her house.

To target the tiny prey they depend on, humpbacks have developed a way of trapping them with nets made out of bubbles. A new study shows exactly how they do it.

Some of the largest living animals on the planet eat the tiniest food. For humpback whales, it's krill – small shrimp-like animals floating in the ocean.