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- New storms pound the South as families mourn lost lives and homesA string of deadly tornadoes has devastated parts of Kentucky and Missouri, and more severe storms are on the way, threatening already hard-hit communities with hail, flooding, and extreme heat.Matthew Brown and Carolyn Kaster report for the Associated Press.In short:At least 19 people were killed in Kentucky and five more in St. Louis after a […]
- New FEMA chief says states must take the lead on disaster recovery this hurricane seasonThe Federal Emergency Management Agency will shift more responsibility for disaster response and recovery to states ahead of the 2025 hurricane season, according to its acting chief.Gabriela Aoun Angueira reports for The Associated Press.In short:Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson told staff the agency will prioritize state-led disaster response, with the federal government stepping in “when […]
- Republicans aim to slash green energy tax credits despite risk of higher bills and job lossesNew research shows that House Republicans’ plan to roll back clean energy tax credits could raise utility costs and cut household incomes nationwide, hitting both red and blue states.Dharna Noor reports for The Guardian.In short:A new analysis by the Clean Energy Buyers Association (Ceba) found that repealing clean energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction […]
- Clean energy jobs put Arizona Republican at odds with GOP plan to gut climate lawAn Arizona congressman faces pressure from both Trump and his voters as clean energy projects flourish in his district thanks to a law the GOP wants to dismantle.James Bikales reports for POLITICO.In short:Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) represents a swing district transformed by clean energy investments from the Inflation Reduction Act, including a rapidly growing Lucid […]
- Trump aims to tighten White House grip on nuclear regulationThe White House is considering executive orders that would reshape nuclear oversight by curbing the independence of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and expanding control through the Department of Energy.Francisco "A.J." Camacho reports for E&E News.In short:Four draft executive orders under review by the Trump administration would shift nuclear safety oversight from the NRC to […]
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- From EVs to HVAC, clean energy means jobs in Central IllinoisPowering Rural Futures: Clean energy is creating new jobs in rural America, generating opportunities for people who install solar panels, build wind turbines, weatherize homes, and more. This five-part series from the Rural News Network explores how industry, state governments, and education systems are training…
- ‘Nobody’s seen it’: An elusive report could drive Empire Wind to collapseA massive New York offshore wind project may soon be abandoned mid-construction due to a mysterious report that few people in Washington appear to have seen except Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, one Fox News reporter, and the scientists who apparently wrote it. “Scientists at [the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
- Geothermal and nuclear could lose big under GOP tax proposalThis analysis and news roundup comes from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. The House Ways and Means budget proposal would gut the Inflation Reduction Act and slow the rollout of solar, wind, and storage. It’d crimp EV adoption and crush clean-energy manufacturing . Energy costs…
- Chart: Republicans take aim at clean energy boom benefiting GOP mostSee more from Canary Media’s "Chart of the week” column . House Republicans introduced legislation on Monday that would gut the Inflation Reduction Act. If the proposed rules become law, it will lead to more greenhouse gas emissions — and threaten hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of economic development in…
- Gas stoves increase cancer risk, especially for kids, new study findsGas stoves increase the chances of getting cancer, with nearly double the risk for kids than for adults. That's the stark top-line finding of a recent study by a team of researchers from Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; and other organizations. The study builds on prior work by the group that…
Recovery Diva
- Large No. of Leaders Urge DHS/FEMA to Reinstate BRIC Grant ProgramFrom HSToday: 86 Leaders Urge DHS, FEMA to Reinstate BRIC Grant Program “A bipartisan group of 86 congressional leaders has sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FEMA’s Acting Administrator David Richardson, urging the … Continue reading →
- Another Hurdle for States Seeking Emergency Preparedness FundingFrom HS Today: Multiple Attorney General’s Sue DHS to Protect Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief Funding “New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit challenging new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conditions … Continue reading →
- FEMA’s Planning for Hurricane Season Not Going WellSeveral news sources have reported delays in planning for hurricanes at FEMA presently. Here is one example: From Reuters: Staff losses and low morale are derailing FEMA hurricane preparations, internal document says
- New Report re Rebuilding in LA CountyInitial Report titled The Resilient and Sustainable Rebuilding of Los Angeles County.More details are available in an article on Linked In.
- “FEMA Prepares for Disasters Worse than Hurricanes”That is the title of an article in the Wall St. Journal on May 14. It is a reminder that more than the ability to help respond to and recovery from natural disasters is the responsibility of FEMA. I do … Continue reading →
