Tag: hurricanes
Local Florida Governments Sue DeSantis Over Laws That Block Climate Action
Want to guess what it takes for a county commissioner to be threatened with removal from public office in Florida Let it be known that you’re considering measures meant to enhance disaster resilience on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Governor Ron DeSantis — the Republican who led the charge to remove references … [continued]
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It’s Time To Create Respectful National Flood Relocation Planning
Three years ago I wrote about a member of the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation named Theresa “Betty” Billiot. She reminisced about how the area around her Louisiana home was once filled with cattle grazing in pastures, cotton fields, and wild prairie dotted with duck ponds. That strong memory is fleeting, … [continued]
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Let’s Celebrate Climate-Forward Success Stories So We Can Smile For A Change
We find ourselves at a moment in time in which our dinner conversations, news broadcasts, social media feeds, and grocery store headlines are filled with darkness. Yes, democracy in the United States is under threat, and progress to mitigate climate change has been caught up in the regressive Trump policies. … [continued]
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How Buffalo, New York has adapted to and embraced an influx of climate migrants
Buffalo is not a place that typically makes national headlines outside of football season. But in late July, the city did exactly that for one hugely significant reason: it became the last large city in the U.S. Lower 48 to have never reached 100 F.
At a time of rising temperatures and water levels, along with the threat of wildfires and smoke, many are reassessing where to live and Buffalo is embracing the “climate haven” tag.
Northern Michigan still feeling effects of ice storm, 6 months later
Six months after an ice storm hit northern Michigan, people are still clearing debris and repairing homes, tree services remain in high demand and direct financial assistance is limited for individuals.
