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"The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back" [1]

"A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say."

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [3]
Environmental Politics [4]
Infrastructure [5]
Laws & Regulations [6]
Water & Oceans [7]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: NYTimes [10], 10/16/2024
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October 16, 2024

The Climate Election: Fighting for a Greener Future [11]

The New York Review of Books presents the second in a series of online events in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election. Join New York Review contributors Bill McKibben and Rhiana Gunn-Wright for a conversation about the fate of the environment in a Harris or Trump presidency. 6:30 p.m. ET.

Other Events [12]
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Climate Change [2]
Environmental Politics [4]
Government [13]
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National (U.S.) [9]

Washington State’s Landmark Climate Law Hangs In The Balance This Election [14]

"A groundbreaking law that forces companies in Washington state to reduce their carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for climate programs could be repealed by voters this fall, less than two years after it took effect."

Climate Change [2]
Energy & Fuel [15]
Environmental Politics [4]
Laws & Regulations [6]
Public [8]
Northwest (OR WA) [16]
Source: AP [17], 10/15/2024
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"US Meteorologists Face Death Threats As Hurricane Conspiracies Surge" [18]

"Meteorologists tracking the advance of Hurricane Milton have been targeted by a deluge of conspiracy theories that they were controlling the weather, abuse and even death threats, amid what they say is an unprecedented surge in misinformation as two major hurricanes have hit the US."

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [3]
Environmental Politics [4]
Government [13]
Journalism & Media [19]
Military [20]
Science [21]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: Guardian [22], 10/15/2024
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Is Climate Data at Risk From Natural Disasters? [23]

When Hurricane Helene ravaged a swath of the Southeast in September, leaving at least 230 people dead, it also temporarily took out a critical repository of climate data in Asheville, North Carolina. That got Reporter’s Toolbox thinking about the risks to some of the nation’s other important storehouses of environmental information, whether from extreme weather, hackers or politics. Here’s a shortlist.

SEJ Publication Types: 
Reporters Toolbox [24]
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Climate Change [2]
Disasters [3]
Environmental Politics [4]
Environmental Studies [25]
Government [13]
Science [21]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [9]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [26]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [27]
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In Florida Senate Race, Two Candidates' Contrasting Views on the Climate [28]

"Incumbent Rick Scott, a Republican, reportedly banned the words “climate change” from state agencies as governor. Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell favors climate-resilient infrastructure."

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [3]
Environmental Politics [4]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [27]
Source: Inside Climate News [29], 10/11/2024
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"An Oil Giant Railroads Its SCOTUS Connection To Gut Environmental Law" [30]

"A fossil fuel giant with deep ties to Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, along with other powerful pro-business groups, are explicitly pressuring Gorsuch and his fellow justices to rule in favor of oil and gas interests in an upcoming Supreme Court case."

Energy & Fuel [15]
Environmental Justice [31]
Environmental Politics [4]
Environmental Studies [25]
Infrastructure [5]
Laws & Regulations [6]
Pollution [32]
Transportation [33]
Water & Oceans [7]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [26]
Source: Lever News [34], 10/11/2024
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"Johnson Slams Door On Congress Returning For Disaster Aid" [35]

"Hurricane Milton’s rampage is not swaying House Republican leaders who oppose returning to Washington to approve billions of dollars for disaster assistance."

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [3]
Economy & Business [36]
Environmental Politics [4]
Laws & Regulations [6]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [27]
Source: E&E News [37], 10/11/2024
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Harris, In Impromptu CNN Call, Says Trump’s Hurricane Comments ‘Dangerous’ [38]

"Vice President Harris called into CNN on Wednesday to talk about Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida, bashing former President Trump for his comments about the federal government’s response to the latest storms."

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [3]
Environmental Politics [4]
Government [13]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: The Hill [39], 10/10/2024
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"Helene Spotlights Harris And Trump Differences On Disaster Relief" [40]

"Hurricane Helene's recent destruction has highlighted the importance of the next president's approach to disaster relief"

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [3]
Environmental Health [41]
Environmental Justice [31]
Environmental Politics [4]
Infrastructure [5]
Water & Oceans [7]
Public [8]
National (U.S.) [9]
Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn. [42], 10/10/2024
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