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"Climate Change Is Overwhelming US Flood Maps, FEMA Head Says"

"WASHINGTON — Flood maps used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency are out of date and understate the risks to homes and businesses from flooding and extreme rain triggered by climate change, FEMA Director Deanne Criswell said.

Those risks are in focus after flooding in Jackson, Mississippi, overwhelmed the city’s main water treatment plant a week ago, leaving more than 150,000 residents of the region without safe water. Ms. Criswell said there’s no timeline for restoring service to Jackson, the capital city.
Climate Change
Water & Oceans
Public
National (U.S.)
Source: Bloomberg, 09/06/2022
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Northern California Wildfire Wipes Out Neighborhood With Frightening Speed

"Jane Coolidge and her husband, Bruce, were driving past the town of Weed, Calif., on Friday when they saw a huge plume of black smoke."

Climate Change
Disasters
Forests
Public
California
Source: LA Times, 09/06/2022
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"A Failure Of Enforcement"

"Deforesters are plundering the Amazon. Brazil is letting them get away with it."

Agriculture
Climate Change
Forests
Laws & Regulations
Public
South America
Source: Washington Post, 09/06/2022
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"How Pakistan Floods Are Linked To Climate Change"

"The devastating floods in Pakistan are a "wake-up call" to the world on the threats of climate change, experts have said."

Climate Change
Disasters
Water & Oceans
Public
Asia
Source: BBC News, 09/06/2022
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WarWilding: A New Word To Describe Using Nature As A Weapon

"From defensive flooding to buffer zones, using the natural world in conflict is as old as war itself – now academics have given it a name".

Military
Natural Resources
Public
Europe
Source: Guardian, 09/06/2022
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"It Was War. Then, a Rancher’s Truce With Some Pesky Beavers Paid Off."

"The ‘highly skilled environmental engineers’ can help to store precious water and rejuvenate land ravaged by climate change. Just don’t dynamite their homes."

Agriculture
Biodiversity
Natural Resources
Water & Oceans
Wildlife
Public
National (U.S.)
Source: NYTimes, 09/06/2022
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"States Ride Shotgun With California to Rev Up Clean Cars Rules"

"Nearly one-third of states are poised to adopt California’s new clean cars rule to fully phase out new gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035. The change could have a sweeping impact on the 17 states signed onto California’s vehicle standards and the car market across the country. In total, those states make up roughly 40% of nationwide auto sales."

Air
Climate Change
Energy & Fuel
Laws & Regulations
Pollution
Transportation
Public
National (U.S.)
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 09/02/2022
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"Newsom Scores Climate Agenda Wins as Legislature Wraps"

"Bills requiring California to boost renewable energy production and further reduce greenhouse gas emissions were among a flurry of environmental measures state lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom at Wednesday night’s deadline."

Climate Change
Energy & Fuel
Laws & Regulations
Public
California
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 09/02/2022
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Jackson's Water Crisis Can't Be Disentangled From Race, Experts Say

"Recent flooding in Jackson, Mississippi, exacerbated the city's already failing water system. Experts say it's a familiar threat in disinvested communities of color."

Disasters
Environmental Health
Environmental Justice
Water & Oceans
Public
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN)
Source: USA TODAY, 09/02/2022
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"Many Developed Countries View Online Misinformation as ‘Major Threat’"

"New research from the Pew Research Center shows nearly three-quarters of respondents are very concerned about the spread of false information online."

"Nearly three-quarters of people across 19 countries believe that the spread of false information online is a “major threat,” according to a survey released on Wednesday by the Pew Research Center.
Climate Change
Environmental Politics
Journalism & Media
Public
International
Source: NYTimes, 09/02/2022
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Spanish-Speaking Farmworkers Can't Read Pesticide Labels Printed in English

"Pesticide labels are designed to help prevent dangerous exposure, but the EPA doesn’t ensure most farmworkers can read them—an oversight that has serious implications for their health, and the environment."

Agriculture
Chemicals
Environmental Health
Environmental Justice
Public
National (U.S.)
Source: Civil Eats, 09/02/2022
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"U.S. Is Seriously Underestimating The Consequences Of CO2 - Study"

"The U.S. government is drastically underestimating the social cost of carbon dioxide emissions, which is 3.6 times higher than the estimate currently used to inform many of Washington's key climate policies, a study suggested on Thursday."

Climate Change
Environmental Studies
Public
National (U.S.)
Source: Reuters, 09/02/2022
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CDC Endorses Updated COVID Boosters, Shots To Begin Soon

"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed updated COIVD-19 boosters, opening the way for a fall vaccination campaign that could blunt a winter surge if enough Americans roll up their sleeves."

Health
Laws & Regulations
Public
National (U.S.)
Source: AP, 09/02/2022
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"Who Is Mary Peltola? Dem Beats Palin In Historic Alaska Race"

"Mary Peltola’s win yesterday in a special election for an Alaska House seat sent shock waves through the political universe. And while the Democrat beat two Republicans, including former Gov. Sarah Palin, Peltola is a moderate and a firm backer of the state’s oil and natural gas industry."

Environmental Politics
Public
Alaska and Hawaii
Source: E&E News, 09/02/2022
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"Your Local Park Has A Hidden Talent: Helping Fight Climate Change"

"Consider the unremarkable city park. A postage stamp of green amid the concrete. Trees, swings, grass, a basketball hoop.

Maybe your park has a public pool. Maybe it has a walking path or a barbecue grill or a leafy spot that's good for watching birds. Yosemite it is not. Your park is not a vacation destination. Instead, it's something much more valuable: a little piece of nature, right where you live.
Climate Change
Infrastructure
Natural Resources
Public
National (U.S.)
Source: NPR, 09/02/2022
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EJToday: Top Headlines

"Climate Change Is Overwhelming US Flood Maps, FEMA Head Says"

Northern California Wildfire Wipes Out Neighborhood With Frightening Speed

"A Failure Of Enforcement"

"How Pakistan Floods Are Linked To Climate Change"

WarWilding: A New Word To Describe Using Nature As A Weapon

"It Was War. Then, a Rancher’s Truce With Some Pesky Beavers Paid Off."

"States Ride Shotgun With California to Rev Up Clean Cars Rules"

"Newsom Scores Climate Agenda Wins as Legislature Wraps"

Jackson's Water Crisis Can't Be Disentangled From Race, Experts Say

"Many Developed Countries View Online Misinformation as ‘Major Threat’"

Spanish-Speaking Farmworkers Can't Read Pesticide Labels Printed in English

"U.S. Is Seriously Underestimating The Consequences Of CO2 - Study"

CDC Endorses Updated COVID Boosters, Shots To Begin Soon

"Who Is Mary Peltola? Dem Beats Palin In Historic Alaska Race"

"Your Local Park Has A Hidden Talent: Helping Fight Climate Change"

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