"Irma Spawns Unusual Storm Surges On Both Florida Coasts"
"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Hurricane Irma's devastating storm surge came with weird twists that scientists attribute to the storm's girth, path and some geographic quirks."
Source: AP, 09/13/2017
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Irma US Toll Now 22 As Power Restored To Over 2 Million Fla. Customers
"The death toll from Hurricane Irma has climbed to 22 in the United States following its path of destruction across the Caribbean and through the Southeast U.S. over the weekend, while power has now been restored to over 2 million customers in Florida."
Source: ABC News, 09/13/2017
Hurricane Toolbox, Headlines and More
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EPA Press Office Attacks Journalists à la Trump
The Trump Administration's EPA Press Office appears to have launched a personal attack on journalists for unfavorable coverage. WatchDog reports what happened when the Associated Press looked into possible pollution at Houston Superfund sites flooded by Hurricane Harvey.
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"It Is a Time to Talk About Climate Change"
"In an interview with CNN on Thursday, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt said that now is not the time to talk about climate change. ... In the interest of minimizing harm to people, it’s always an important time to talk about climate change. We don’t have to choose between helping current victims and working to prevent the next tragedy."
Source: Atlantic, 09/12/2017
After Harvey, Critics See Big Money Behind Lax Petrochemical Reporting
"In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, an exploding chemical plant and spikes in cancer-causing emissions are highlighting how little the public knows about potential dangers from the oil and chemical industries. Critics say one reason for the darkness: tons of campaign money."
Source: Texas Tribune, 09/12/2017
"Houston’s Floodwaters Are Tainted With Toxins, Testing Shows"
"Floodwaters in two Houston neighborhoods have been contaminated with bacteria and toxins that can make people sick, testing organized by The New York Times has found. Residents will need to take precautions to return safely to their homes, public health experts said."
Source: NY Times, 09/12/2017
"Irma Death Toll in US Rises To 11; Florida Keys Face 'Devastation'"
"A weakened Irma brought rain and wind to a wide section of the country on Tuesday after causing at least 11 deaths and leaving some 6.7 million people without power in five states."
Source: ABC News, 09/12/2017
"How Hurricanes And Sea-Level Rise Threaten Trump's Florida Resorts"
"Mar-a-Lago. Trump National Doral Miami. Trump Palace. Trump Royale. Trump International Beach Resort Miami. Trump Hollywood. These Trump-owned or Trump-branded properties are in south Florida, in the path of Hurricane Irma. All are exalted by the Trump Organization and by the president himself. All could be underwater by the end of the century."
Source: Guardian, 09/11/2017
9/11 Responders Who Became Ill From Toxic Exposure Now Have A Monument
"Commemorations for the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks began in New York late last week as they have for multiple years, with twin beams of light piercing the night sky, a tribute to those lost in the World Trade Center that could be seen across the region."
Source: LA Times, 09/11/2017
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