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"Hurricane Dorian Strengthens To Category 3, Death Toll Climbs To 20" [1]

"FREEPORT, Bahamas — The ground crunched under Greg Alem’s feet on Wednesday as he walked over the ruins of his home, laid waste by Hurricane Dorian. He touched a splintered beam of wood and pointed to the fallen trees, overcome by memories."

Source: AP [2], 09/05/2019

"Democratic 2020 Hopefuls Split Over Tackling Climate Crisis" [3]

"Candidates warn of ‘irreparable damage’ in marathon town hall but can’t agree on how aggressively to tackle problem".

Source: Guardian [4], 09/05/2019

Hurricane Toolkit: Latest Headlines, TipSheets, Backgrounders & More [5]

To help better cover Hurricane Dorian, SEJournal offers a range of resources. Get the latest hurricane headlines [6], see our Hurricane Toolbox [7], a Backgrounder [8] on hurricanes and another on infrastructure [9], and a range of hurricane TipSheets on getting ready [10], reporting the numbers [11], storm surge [12], flooding [13] and flood insurance [14], dam failures [15] and toxic floodwaters [16] (plus more [17]). Also, an Inside Story [18] on how an SEJ Award-winner looked ahead at prospects of a perfect storm, and a hurricane-inspired student project [19].

"As Fires Ravage The Amazon, Indigenous Tribes Pray For Protection" [20]

"As thousands of fires ravage the Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest, some indigenous tribes are turning to prayer in a bid to halt the destruction and protect their environment for future generations."

Source: Reuters [21], 09/04/2019

Other Cities Have Built Levees And Sea Walls. That Won't Work In Florida [22]

"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 [23], 09/04/2019

"Limits On Scientists’ NC Sea-Level Rise Study Could Be Loosened" [24]

"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 [25], 09/04/2019

"EPA Argues Its Blog Isn't Public Information, Won't Change Post" [26]

"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) won’t tweak a recent blog post environmentalists say is inaccurate because the agency argues its blog is not considered public information."

Source: The Hill [27], 09/04/2019

"Cherokee Nation Names First Delegate To Congress" [28]

"The Cherokee Nation has named its first delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. Former Obama appointee Kimberly Teehee's nomination was approved by the tribe's council on Thursday. Although the treaty that created this nonvoting position is almost 200 years old, it had never been filled."

Source: NPR [29], 09/04/2019

"Hydropower Giant Bonneville Power Is Going Broke" [30]

"Nearly a century ago, America embarked on a great social experiment in the Pacific Northwest, charging up the Columbia River and erecting dams. ... Now the system is buckling."

Source: Greenwire [31], 09/04/2019

"As Rising Heat Bakes U.S. Cities, The Poor Often Feel It Most" [32]

"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 [33], 09/04/2019

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