Tag: flooding
Extreme flooding ‘dramatically changes’ Yellowstone National Park
“Exactly the kinds of things that we’re seeing, even with this type of event, is what we’re projecting we will see more of in the coming decades.”
New flood maps show US damage rising 26% in next 30...
Climate change is raising flood risks in neighborhoods across the U.S. much faster than many people realize. Over the next three decades,...
Big oil foresaw extreme flooding now predicted to hit US coasts...
While society generally may not yet understand these consequences, major oil companies have understood the risks of climate change driving these impacts for decades.
Italian mayor blames Venice flooding on climate change
Venice saw the highest tide in 50 years on Tuesday night threatening many monuments throughout the historic city putting it in a...
Here are some of the climate-linked disasters and rollbacks Trump’s ‘environmental...
“It's fitting that President Trump is promoting his awful environmental record on the same day that the White House is flooding after a historic storm.”
Pine Ridge Reservation flooding highlights massive implications of climate change on...
Unfortunately, the newest damage is only going exacerbate the longstanding "third world" conditions of the reservation.
Flooding of Nebraska Air Force Base illustrates security risk posed by...
The flooding at Offutt base has prompted further criticisms of Trump's denialism.
5 amazing ways people are aiding Hurricane Harvey evacuees
Here are 5 ways that the world is helping Houston in their time of need.
Americans who live far from coasts should also be worried about...
This alarming trend points to a need for more awareness, education and communication about flood risk.
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Republicans can’t see the forest for the trees. Trump blocks their vision of the...
Yes, sometimes you can’t see the forest because of the trees. Republicans are so afraid of Trump that they have him on their minds all the time. Let’s call Trump the Trees.
Trump sends more troops to Los Angeles than to Iraq and Syria, escalating crackdown...
As thousands of troops descend on Los Angeles to suppress demonstrations against ICE raids, critics warn the unprecedented deployment signals a shift toward authoritarian rule and militarized governance.
Khanna unveils $12 trillion progressive plan to cut deficit and invest in working families
As Republicans push tax cuts for the wealthy, Rep. Ro Khanna releases a sweeping economic blueprint that targets Pentagon waste, corporate fraud, and billionaire loopholes to fund national priorities.
Planetary boundary crossed: Ocean acidification now threatens global ecosystems and coastal economies
Scientists warn that ocean acidification passed a critical tipping point years ago, threatening marine biodiversity and putting billions in economic value at risk as world leaders gather for emergency talks in France.
Trump and Republicans want taxpayers to fund their pet project: Private schools
A proposal for a nationwide federally supported school voucher program is just another of President Trump’s schemes to give advantages to the rich at the expense of the rest of us.