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![A house that has been destroyed by Hurricane Ian on a beach in Florida](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1244699400-400x300.jpg)
Florida’s Housing Crisis Makes It Almost Impossible for Storm Victims to Recover
Many Puerto Ricans fled to Florida after Hurricane Maria, seeking a place to rebuild their lives. Then Ian happened.
![Harry Weist, now retired, worked at the Goodyear plant in Niagara Falls, New York.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/2022_1215-goodyear-400x300.jpg)
Industry Lawsuits Have Hurt OSHA’s Ability to Set Proper Chemical Safety Limits
Current and former Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials have acknowledged the agency's impotence.
![A protester holds a sign reading "REMEMBER HURRICANE SANDY" during an outdoor protest](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/2022_1214-climate-oil-400x300.jpg)
Internal Documents Reveal Big Oil’s Plan for Profiting Amid Climate Pressures
The largest oil and gas companies are leveraging the climate crisis to further entrench their domination of energy markets.
![Mist rises from an evergreen forest in a way that's visually reminiscent of steam](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/2022_1214-artic-rain-400x300.jpg)
Climate Crisis Is Profoundly Disrupting Conditions in the Arctic, New Study Says
The Arctic is getting rainier and seasons are shifting, with broad consequences for people, ecosystems and wildlife.
![Sen. Chuck Schumer claps while speaking to Sen. Joe Manchin](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/2022_1214-schumer-manchin-400x300.jpg)
Climate Groups Decry Schumer’s Plan to Force Vote on Manchin’s “Dirty Deal”
Environmentalists say the permitting bill would expedite harmful fossil fuel projects and weaken environmental laws.
![Stethoscope on health bill](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/2022_1213-health-insurance-400x300.jpg)
Insurance Industry-Backed Alternative to Medicare “Is Stealing Our Tax Dollars”
New audits show that Medicare Advantage has collected millions in overcharges from patients over a three-year period.
![Aerial footage shows the aftermath of the latest Keystone pipeline leak on December 10, 2022.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/2022_1213-keystone-spill-400x300.jpg)
Toxic Keystone Leaks Show Need to Halt New Pipeline Construction, Advocates Say
The Keystone pipeline system has now spilled more crude oil in the U.S. than any other pipeline in 12 years.
![Nurse helps senior citizen at nursing home](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/2022_1213-nursing-home-400x300.jpg)
COVID Tragedy at Nursing Home Underscores the Deadly Risks of For-Profit Care
The owners of a New York-based nursing home pocketed millions in taxpayer dollars as patients suffered and died.
![Two wind turbines rise out of the fog cover in Uttenweiler, Germany on the morning of November 27, 2022.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-1245141044-400x300.jpg)
Renewable Energy to Become World’s Top Electricity Source by 2025, Report Says
A new report notes the war in Ukraine has spurred governments to speed up development of renewable energy sources.
![Gov. Rick Snyder listens to members comments during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing about the Flint, Michigan water crisis on March 17, 2016, in Washington, D.C.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2022/12/GettyImages-516130732-400x300.jpg)
Michigan Judge Drops Flint Water Charges Against Ex-Gov Snyder, Sparking Outrage
Thousands of Flint, Michigan residents were poisoned by contaminated water on the Republican governor's watch.