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  • Proposed bill seeks to ban single-use plastic foam products in US
    Takeout containers from restaurants on the side of the road. Discarded coffee cups floating in rivers. Packing peanuts shipped off to landfills. Plastic foam products are ubiquitous. Now, a proposed congressional bill seeks to reduce this waste.In December 2023, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett jointly introduced the Farewell to Foam […]
  • Georgia eyes approval for a controversial titanium mine near Okefenokee Swamp
    A titanium mine proposed near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has sparked significant opposition, raising concerns about the impact on North America's largest intact blackwater swamp. Brady Dennis reports for The Washington Post.In short:The mine, proposed by Twin Pines Minerals, promises economic benefits but faces opposition from environmentalists, scientists, and the Biden administration, highlighting risks […]
  • Louisiana's tax breaks for polluting plastics plants raise environmental justice concerns
    A recent report highlights the environmental and health impacts of Louisiana's tax-supported plastics plants, particularly on communities of color. Mark Schleifstein reports for NOLA.In short:The Environmental Integrity Project's report criticizes the $5.6 billion in tax breaks given to Louisiana's chemical companies since 2013, underlining the pollution impact on nearby minority communities.Despite industry claims, 84% of […]
  • FBI's deep surveillance at Standing Rock revealed in court
    In a legal tussle that sheds light on the government's eye on environmental protests, new details have emerged about the FBI's deployment of informants at the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation during the 2016 Dakota Access pipeline demonstrations.Alleen Brown reports for Grist.In short:Up to 10 FBI informants were embedded within anti-pipeline camps, as part of […]
  • France targets fast fashion's footprint with legislative action
    In a bold move to address the environmental and social toll of fast fashion, France's parliament has green-lit legislation aimed at curbing the industry's excesses.Angela Symons reports for Euronews.In short:France proposes penalties and advertising bans for fast fashion to mitigate its ecological impact.The legislation, aimed at reducing waste and encouraging sustainable consumer habits, targets major […]
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  • Book Review: Resilience Matters;Flourishing in an Era of Extremes
    Our intrepid reviewer, Mr. John Plodinec (PhD), has reviewed the new edition of this book. This ebook is available free of charge from the website of Island Press. Once again, Claire has asked me to review the latest in the … Continue reading →
  • One Current Take on FEMA
    From Gov.Exec.com: Lawmakers debate the role of an overworked and under-resourced FEMA. Despite some hiring success, FEMA is taking on more tasks while operating at 65% capacity.
  • Disaster Data Science – from the NAS
    From the National Academy of Sciences: The Action Collaborative on Disaster Research: Symposium on Disaster Data Science. Webcast on April 2nd. Thanks to Dr. Lois Cohen for this citation.
  • Commentary re New GAO Report
    From HS Today, this commentary on recent GAO report: Opportunities to Improve Federal Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Efforts. The author’s focus is on wildfires.
  • New GAO Report on FEMA
    New GAO report: FEMA: Opportunities Exist to Address Mission Challenges and Increased Workload NOTE: We still would appreciate some donations.  Only a few readers responded to our most request.
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  • Transforming Transportation 2024: Mobilizing Finance for Climate Action
    Date: March 19, 2024
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    Join World Resources Institute, in collaboration with the World Bank, over two days of in-person events, March 19-20, to explore how stakeholders in the transport sector can mobilize resources to create greener, safer and…

  • Ecological Forestry in the Context of Climate Change Webinar Series
    Date: March 19, 2024
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    This 12-part monthly webinar series tells a story about how small- and large-scale forest disturbances, such as fire, wind, ice storms, hurricanes, sea-level rise, flooding, introduced and endemic forest pests, and others, impact forest…

  • Sustainable Infrastructure: A Duke Climate Collaboration Symposium
    Date: March 20, 2024
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    The second installment in the Duke Climate Collaboration Symposia series will include a March 20 panel discussion at Duke in DC in Washington, DC (also available via livestream) and a March 21 panel discussion and March 22…

  • Catalyzing Corporate Climate Resilience: A New Leadership Imperative
    Date: March 21, 2024
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    Join the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, Resilience First, and Resilience Rising on March 21 for the launch of our new report "Climate Resilience Pathways: Catalyzing Private Sector Action." At this webinar, we’ll…

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2023 Listening Session Summary

Our 2023 Listening Session discussion focused on roadblocks to building community resilience and challenges in communicating about resilience and strategies to overcome these roadblocks; as well as collaboration, partnerships, and other ways to work with others on resilience.

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CFPF Funding Provides Hope for Rural Communities

CFPF funding provides communities across Virginia with the resources they need to address the impacts of increasing flooding events. Rural communities, who often face a gap in capacity and funding, can use this funding to close those gaps and address flooding impacts. Take a look at how Martinsville, Halifax, and South Boston are using the funding to build their flood resilience.

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