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NOAA Predicts More Atlantic Storms, Hurricanes Than Average for 2024 Season
“Take time to make sure that you have a clear understanding of your unique risk now,” a FEMA official said.
Climate-Displaced Communities Demand Justice During International Court Hearings
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights kicked off climate emergency hearings in Brazil following deadly floods there.
Far From Cutting Power Plant Emissions, New EPA Rule May Make Things Worse
The rule relies on “carbon capture” technology that hasn’t been proven to work — and may introduce other dangers.
US-Backed Canadian Mine in Guatemala Threatens Water Supply for Millions
Activists vow to fight the Cerro Blanco mine, which threatens a water supply for millions in Guatemala and El Salvador.
Climate-Fueled Extreme Temperatures Are Especially Deadly for Aging Populations
Rising global temperatures and heat waves are putting millions of older adults at risk, especially in the Global South.
As Reservoirs Go Dry, Mexico City and Bogotá Face Impending Water Crises
Cape Town, which beat a water crisis in 2018, holds lessons for cities grappling with an El Niño-fueled drought.
Court Gives Preliminary Approval of $600M East Palestine Derailment Settlement
The settlement will include anyone who lived, worked or owned a business within 20 miles of the train derailment.
Lawmakers Refer Fossil Fuel Industry Climate Deception Investigation to the DOJ
Lawmakers have been calling for a Justice Department probe into Big Oil for nearly a decade.
Medicaid Unwinding Threatens Native Communities’ Already Tenuous Access to Care
Three in ten Native American and Alaska Native people younger than 65 rely on Medicaid.
Medicaid “Unwinding” Disproportionately Affects Disabled People, Advocates Say
At least 21 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid since states began eligibility redeterminations in 2023.