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Death Toll Rises From Helene While Supplies Are Rushed To N.C., Fla.

"Authorities struggled to get water and other supplies to isolated, flood-stricken areas across the U.S. Southeast in the wake of Hurricane Helene as the death toll from the storm rose. A North Carolina county that includes the mountain city of Asheville reported 30 people killed due to the storm, and several other fatalities reported in North Carolina Sunday pushed the overall death toll to at least 91 people across several states."

Source: AP, 09/30/2024

Does Kamala Harris Have a Green Streak?

While Kamala Harris has provided little detail about what her environment and energy policies would be as president, her record has been enough to win her the quick support of most major environmental groups, finds the latest Issue Backgrounder. A look at her record on the Green New Deal and fracking, her presidential environmental platform and her contrasts with GOP rival Donald Trump.

Wilson Center: The Story Behind Climate Security and What it Means for US Foreign Policy

Join the Wilson Center, in partnership with the Center for Climate & Security, for a dialogue on the impact of climate change on security risks around the globe, the evolution of US engagement on climate security, and opportunities to strengthen stability and build cooperation through climate action. 10:30 a.m. ET.

Looking for Environmental Justice Through the Smog

A serious air pollutant prevalent in underserved communities, Superfund hazardous waste sites nearby, public drinking water systems out of compliance. All are new or enhanced insights found in an improved version of the federal government’s EJScreen data tool. The latest Reporter’s Toolbox reviews the changes and how they can be used to tell stories of real people’s daily lives.

DEADLINE: Fellowship for IRE New York WatchDog Workshop on Climate, Environment & Policies (Oct 25)

Elevate your investigative and data skills by joining IRE (Investigative Reporters and Editors) for a day of professional development training in New York City on October 25, 2024 (and receive a one-year membership). Attending this event is only available by applying for a fellowship by the Sep 30 deadline.

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