"Democratic 2020 Hopefuls Split Over Tackling Climate Crisis"
"Candidates warn of ‘irreparable damage’ in marathon town hall but can’t agree on how aggressively to tackle problem".
Source: Guardian, 09/05/2019
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Hurricane Toolkit: Latest Headlines, TipSheets, Backgrounders & More
To help better cover Hurricane Dorian, SEJournal offers a range of resources. Get the latest hurricane headlines, see our Hurricane Toolbox, a Backgrounder on hurricanes and another on infrastructure, and a range of hurricane TipSheets on getting ready, reporting the numbers, storm surge, flooding and flood insurance, dam failures and toxic floodwaters (plus more). Also, an Inside Story on how an SEJ Award-winner looked ahead at prospects of a perfect storm, and a hurricane-inspired student project.
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Other Cities Have Built Levees And Sea Walls. That Won't Work In Florida
"Guus van Kesteren moved to Delray Beach 23 years ago. His home here is on the the town's barrier island and backs up to the Intracoastal Waterway, which separates the island from the Florida mainland."
Source: CNN, 09/04/2019
"Limits On Scientists’ NC Sea-Level Rise Study Could Be Loosened"
"North Carolina lawmakers’ efforts to limit scientists’ reporting on sea level rise became the butt of jokes back in 2012. Now a decision from that time, the Coastal Resources Commission determination to have its science advisory panel present sea level rise forecasts looking only 30 years ahead, is being reconsidered."
Source: Raleigh News & Observer, 09/04/2019
"As Rising Heat Bakes U.S. Cities, The Poor Often Feel It Most"
"When Shakira Franklin drives from West Baltimore to her job near the city's Inner Harbor, she can feel the summer heat ease up like a fist loosening its grip."
Source: NPR, 09/04/2019
"How Has Climate Change Affected Hurricane Dorian?"
"The links between hurricanes and climate change are complex, but some aspects are getting clearer."
Source: NY Times, 09/04/2019
"Warren Unveils $3 Trillion Climate Plan, Embracing Inslee’s Goals"
"Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts released an ambitious new climate change plan on Tuesday, embracing goals laid out by a former presidential rival and calling for $3 trillion in spending over a decade to combat human-driven global warming. Ms. Warren made her announcement on the eve of a CNN town-hall-style event on global warming, which 10 top Democrats in the 2020 field are scheduled to attend on Wednesday...."
Source: NY Times, 09/04/2019
Dorian Leaves Terrible Destruction In Bahamas As It Rolls Toward U.S.
"Hurricane Dorian’s fury as it stalled over the northwest Bahamas has left shocking scenes of destruction and fears of a massive loss of life. Authorities said Tuesday that nearly three out of every four homes on Grand Bahama are underwater, and recovery from the catastrophic damage will cost billions of dollars."
Source: Washington Post, 09/04/2019
“Superpower: One Man’s Quest to Transform American Energy”
The new book, “Superpower: One Man’s Quest to Transform American Energy,” takes what our reviewer calls an illuminating look into the politics and economics of energy development. The volume examines the decade-long effort to build long-distance transmission lines for wind-generated electricity. More in our latest BookShelf review.
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"Chasing The Methane Dragon That Lurks In The Deep Sea"
"We went into the depths of the ocean with a scientist seeking to understand how frozen gas deposits might respond in a rapidly warming world."
Source: HuffPost, 09/03/2019
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