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Hurricane Ida
Curfew and Cops Are Not Hurricane Relief for the Poor, Says Mutual Aid Activist
President Joe Biden is visiting New Orleans, which is under curfew enforced by police and the National Guard.
Progressives May Have to Vote Against Infrastructure to Rescue Climate Spending
The Progressive Caucus needs to vote against the infrastructure bill if it is decoupled from the budget-climate bill.
Devastating Flooding in NYC From Hurricane Ida Spurs Calls for Green New Deal
Climate advocates say the damage caused by record-breaking rainfall shows the need for green infrastructure and energy.
Louisiana Activists Mobilize to Prevent “Shock Doctrine” Policies in Wake of Ida
Mutual aid efforts can be paired with fights against the powerful systems that must be overcome.
New Orleans Was Left in the Dark During Ida Because of Natural Gas Plant Failure
A new natural gas plant built last year was supposed to keep the city powered through extreme weather events.
After Ida, a “Just and Fair Recovery” Must Address Ongoing Poverty, Inequality
Flozell Daniels Jr., president of the Foundation for Louisiana, discusses the converging crises in Louisiana.
Climate Crises Converge as Wildfire Burns West and Hurricane Pummels South
The climate crisis, brought on by fossil fuel companies, is worsening converging crises in the U.S.
Hurricane’s Collision With COVID Illustrates Threat of GOP Hostility to Science
The ongoing rejection of the dangers of climate change and hostility to public health measures are converging crises.