she reportedly drove around a barrier and into high water, losing her life. the water here is still rising, and so is the cost. so far, this catastrophic flooding has caused an estimated $5 billion in damage. and more rain is on the way. phillip mena, abc news, houston. and while some babies are delivered by the stork, there's at least one in flood ravaged houston delivered by swan. the birth of her baby imminent, midwife kathy allen rude used inflatable swan you see right there to get to her birthing center. she says on facebook, midwives will do anything to get to a birth appropriately enough, this one was a water birth. >> she's doing her job and getting there on time. whatever works. a new study in the journal of nature is raising a new alarm over climate change complacency among americans. the research shows 80% of the u.s. population has actually benefited from climate change

40 years ago. the milder win theers have not yet been offset by markedly more uncomfortable somers but researchers warn left unchecked greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the century will warmer? s up to oppressive temperatures. >> a unique solar effort at virginia tech. a table used to power the sun really using the power of the sun to generate electricity for phones, computers and anything that you uses a usb outlet to charge. a fourth year engineering student led the efforts to build this table. i could use one of those. >> those new hoverboards basically adults try to ride them and fall on the floor, now there's apparently a new use for them. a south florida boat company is selling a kit to turn your board into a cart. you supply the beach cart and steer the cart with your feet just like you would if you were standing on the scooter. >> or could you just buy a cart. but okay. your chances of falling

the company says you can pimp ride with a gps device, lights, a horn. what is this? the hoverboard cart can also toe a cooler in case that you will steering makes you thirsty. you don't look very cool riding in it. >> can you imagine commuting to work in that going up? >> going on a date. hey, girl, what's up. >> central park west. what's going on. how you doing? >> you're not winning a lot of friends and influencing people with that thing. >> i kind you have want one of those. i think i would be friends with you if i saw you cruising along on that. >> i don't think so. coming up, a fashion forward for earth day. the surprising fact that clothing is one of the earth's biggest sources from waste. we'll show you the trendy looks that keep the planet in mind. >> and country superstar blake shelton's legal fight given the green light. why he's going after a magazine for millions. first a look at today's temperatures. looking great in d.c. in kansas city, too. all over really.

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>> three, two, one. sounds kind of like new year's but that was the scene yesterday at denver's civic center, counting down to 4:20 p.m. at an event to mark 4/20 day celebrating cannabis culture. in toronto, a massive plume of smoke over the annual rally there. since the canadian government announced plans to regulate the plant's distribution and use. >> wow. well, mcdonald's is testing a bigger big mac and a mini mac. the grand mac has hey third pound of beef. >> what could possibly go wrong. >> two slices of cheese and a larger bun supply kind you have want one. >> the classic big mac has a fifth a pound and the mac junior on the other hand has

beef patty which sounds like a quarter pounder. mmd's says it will be easier to eat on the go. both getting a tryout in central ohio and texas. which one would you have? >> if it's the mini mac it's far fewer cal rains fat. >> you can eat three of them. >> or you could do that, too. now to the latest on blake shelton. he has scored a victory in his defamation case against the magazine in touch. >> they published a story about shelton entering rehab. a judge rejected the magazine's request to dismiss the case. eva pilgrim has the details. >> reporter: blake shelton seeing the light in a big victory for the star. a california judge deciding not to throw out his multimillion dollar defamation lawsuit against bauer publishing after it ran this many cover in september which the 39-year-old megastar alleges falsely suggests among other things that he is in rehab and that a

his marriage to miranda lambert. >> it's a huge win for blake and his attorney. and it's a very difficult hurd to get over in the court of law in california. >> reporter: the judge saying it appears to be undispute maryland in touch ran the headline without believing he had entered rehab citing an the sworn statement of the magazine's editorial director. it most certainly was not my intention to convey in the headline or in the article that mr. shelton had actually entered about rehab. ♪ the more i drink, the more i drink ♪ >> reporter: but the publishing giant arguing the grammy nominated singer who has written songs liking there one called "the more i drink" citing many tweets where he jokes about it. i'm still so joke i just dialed 911 and shouted help. the magazine also highlighting this red carpet interview with cnn in 2011. >> my heart and soul is you kw

and being student. you know? >> reporter: shelton firing back in a sworn statement drink org comments about drinking is part of my schtick with my fans. part of my act, part of my performance but in no way indicates i have an actual problem with alcohol. >> there's a big line in the sand between a partying country singer and somebody who needs to go to rehab. >> reporter: eva pilgrim, abc news, new york. >> we should mention abc did reach out to intouch regarding an the case. they told us no comment. >> a spokesperson for healthston told us they knowingly ran a false story. he is pleased the judge ruled his lawsuit can move forward. >> coming up, a unique line of clothing. >> it's all about sustainability, not to mention functionality. we'll hear from the young woman behind it. >> announcer: "world news now" continues after this fr

♪ yeah, lady gaga knows a thing or two about fashion just like the equip you're about to meet. look at. >> you thank you very much. if you're concerned about fashion and the environmental impact of mass produced clothing, these two women have designed a collection that has sust

something to inspire us all on this earth day eve. here's abc's nikki battiste. >> meet a five-piece ecocap skooul sewell clothing collection you can mix and match to make 30 different outfits. >> what is a capsule. the idea of having an edited small wardrobe. normal collections can be like 20, 30 mes. but a capsule collection is usually under ten pieces. >> vanessa and kara bartlett set out to the combat fast fashions poor quality clothing, environmental pollution, exploited workers and overflowing landfills. a crowd funding campaign on kickstarter tripled their fund-raising goal and vetta was born. >> we know the feeling of a cloth closet filled with clothes and nothing to wear. >> vet ta is clothes you love to wear and you can feel good about wearing. >> there's a need for responsible companies caring about people and the environment and the proce

clothing. >> reporter: while 97 first of clothing is made overseas, these are played in america right here in this historic new york factor. the clothing industry is the second largest poltant in the world. that's why the wash robe is made from eco-friendly materials. >> this one is a tensile fabric, a natural fiber. none of the chemicals or anything that go into making the material are bad for the environment. it's all recycled. we stock tiers which are basically left over from other brands. we give it a new life. >> reporter: most items come in two colors and have sleeves and flexible waist. this duo designed clothes to fit all body types. >> i flu mom. >> it talks about breastfeeding option. we hadn't thought about that before. >> reporter: the peaces cost anywhere from $79 to $129 or you can buy the entire collections for $450. >> taa.

this dress. how many outfits can you make. >> at least seven. >> reporter: the tunic can be worn as a dress or over pants or shorts. you can also tie it. >> i love this. this is my favorite. i love this top. >> reporter: this is their blouse which like the tunic can be worn front or back for yet another look, you can throw on the vest. absolutely love it. perfect for really any woman. maybe it is true that less is in fact more. nikki battiste, abc news, new york. so what do you think. >> i think my husband would love this idea to take everything in my closet and have ten pieces you can mix and match. you would ned less room for real estate. >> darling, there is all you'll ever need. this is your gift for the next 20 years. >> i love the idea they're trying to do this with sustainable materials. a lot of chemicals are dyeing textiles. >> i didn't realize 95% of discarded khloeing can be

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♪ ♪ by some paper back reading ♪ book about reading is a mystery ♪ sbhoets done it don't matter ♪ >> the sleep revolution, huh. >> that's an interesting one. >> good one, too. .finally this half hour, a family situation we think is okay to call a true demonstration of selfless love. it all starts with a single woman with no children of her own. >> then she gets a phone call that changes her life completely. reporter christina felix hernandez from fresno, california, has this story. >> reporter: i'm going to get you. >> reporter: five years ago, laci duncan was single in her mid 20s and far from having children of her own.

>>. >> reporter: of. >> reporter: this is her family now. you don't set out to have six little girls but i'm glad that it happened. i'm so blessed. >> reporter: lacey always knew she wanted to be a mom and set out to be certified as a foster parent in 2011. late one night in september, she got the call. >> four little girls ages 52, 2, 1 and i said yes before she could finish talking. >> reporter: her family would grow but also endure separation. the girls' biological mother had another baby and all the kids went back. a month later, lacey regained custody. then two years later, the birth mother had a sixth child and the future became uncertain once again. >> their first reaction was but not us. this is like this is home. right? we can't go anywhere, right? i didn't even realize that that was so important to them. >> reporter: lacey finally put those worries to rest and adopted all

>> interpreter: i just wish people didn't think they were bad. it's not their fault they're in the system. >> reporter: foster kids may come into a system looking for love. >> kayli will stop in the middle and say mom, mom, mom, mom i'm like what. and then she's like i love you. and so you know, i'm just like i love you, too. >> reporter: but lacey says they give much more than she thought she could ever receive. you're able to love them because they love you. then your heart grows more and more. >> six little cutis. >> to think they could have gone the stuck in foster care. so nice for them to have a loving home. her parents hen her out. >> she couldn't do it without them. >> loving mom, loving grandma and grandpa. >> remember to follow us on facebook at wnnfans.com.

this morning on "world news now," the candidates are back on the trail. >> hillary clinton and donald trump getting a big boost from their new york victories but trump is going on the attack. going after ted cruz and blasting the nomination process that he says is rigged. authorities discover a massive tunnel used to transport drugs across the mexican border. we'll take you inside the sophisticated passageway that was apparently carved out by hand. a pitching legend called out curt schilling terminated for comments he made online. the broadcaster given the boot by espn. details ahead. and got some change for a 20? harriet tubman set to replace andrew jackson on the front of the $20 billowing. hear the reaction and broadway's role in the big decision on this thursday, april 21st. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now."