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- Flood mapping reforms stall as Trump disbands FEMA advisory groupA federal committee poised to overhaul how the U.S. assesses flood risks was quietly dissolved by the Trump administration in January, halting key updates to outdated Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps.Anna Kramer reports for NOTUS.In short:FEMA's Technical Mapping Advisory Committee, which guided national flood map updates, was disbanded under President Trump in early 2025.The […]
- Extreme heat and humidity reshape Iowa’s iconic cross-state bike rideMore than 20,000 cyclists faced intense heat, humidity, and storms during this year’s RAGBRAI, raising concerns about the ride’s future as climate change reshapes conditions across the Midwest.Anika Jane Beamer reports for Inside Climate News.In short:The Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) saw record levels of heat and humidity this July, with heat […]
- Climate shifts force travelers to rethink the best times to travel abroadChanging weather patterns are scrambling traditional travel seasons, leaving tourists and tour operators to navigate growing unpredictability.Tarang Mohnot reports for BBC.In short:Once-reliable travel seasons are being upended by climate change, as early monsoons, heatwaves, and erratic weather disrupt activities once tied to specific months.Tour operators say outdated information and siloed planning are leaving travelers unprepared, […]
- How rising temperatures are putting children and pregnant women at riskClimate change is driving a surge in health risks for children and pregnant women, especially in low-income regions, by increasing exposure to extreme heat, air pollution, and malnutrition, according to a new report.Zoya Teirstein reports for Grist.In short:A new review from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine warns that climate change is fueling […]
- Heat drives push for workplace safety rules as summer temps soarA growing number of cities, states, and federal agencies are working to protect outdoor workers as extreme heat becomes a more frequent and dangerous fixture of American summers.Goodluck Ajeh reports for The Christian Science Monitor.In short:Federal officials have proposed a new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that would require employers to provide water, […]
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- States look to unleash wind and solar boom while tax credits still existState leaders and clean energy groups across the country are pushing to build more wind and solar projects before the window to claim federal tax credits slams shut. The new GOP megalaw rapidly phases out incentives for clean energy, years before the Biden-era tax credits were set to lapse. The shortened timeline is…
- Trump admin reopens $5B EV charging program after losses in courtThe Trump administration appears to be backing away from its fiercely contested efforts to freeze a $5 billion federal funding program for electric vehicle chargers. On Monday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled revised guidance for states to access their remaining share of $5 billion in formula grants…
- NYC utility tests portable home batteries to dull AC’s impact on the gridThis story was originally published by THE CITY. Sign up to get the latest New York City news delivered to you each morning. When a heat wave hits New York City, many customers can soon expect a message from Con Edison, asking customers to conserve energy . The reason is to protect the heat-strained electric…
- Trump’s push to mine deep-sea battery metals draws ire from alliesKINGSTON, Jamaica — The Trump administration is on a rogue quest to mine critical minerals from the ocean floor — and recent global negotiations over the fate of deep-sea mining reveal just how alone the U.S. is on the issue. The deep-sea treasure that the administration seeks are lumpy, potato-sized rocks known as…
- DOE is raising power bills by thwarting transmission line, Heinrich saysThe Trump administration recently terminated a $4.9 billion loan for the Grain Belt Express, the country’s biggest transmission grid project. Sen. Martin Heinrich, Democrat from New Mexico, says the decision is illegal. In an exclusive new interview with Canary Media, Heinrich discusses why he’s demanding that the…
Recovery Diva
- FEMA’s Flood Maps are OutdatedFrom NBC News: Under water: How FEMA’s outdated flood maps incentivize property owners to take risks/ About 75% of the nation’s flood insurance maps are outdated, leaving the door open for property owners to seek their own flood mapping and … Continue reading →
- RAND’s Online Workshop on Recovery Tracking – Aug. 22The RAND Corp is offering an online workshop on Recovery Tracking on August 22. See RAND’s Recovery Tracking Tool: Improving Visibility on the Status and Progress of Recovery Efforts
- An Update on Hurricanes(1) Hurricane Recovery from 2024: From the WashPost: DHS is delaying millions in already approved North Carolina recovery funds, documents show. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/08/08/dhs-fema-north-carolina-helene-recovery-funds/ Communities across the region still need to be reimbursed for about a hundred projects including debris removal, waste … Continue reading →
- Another Contradiction re FEMAFrom NPR: Federal records contradict what FEMA leader told Congress about Texas flood response/ In the week after floods tore through Texas Hill Country, most survivors were unable to get through to a federal aid hotline because the Department of … Continue reading →
- FEMA Essay by Prof. Susan CutterFrom the Conversation: History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function “When the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s urban search and rescue team resigned after the deadly … Continue reading →