Why Is Calif. Rebuilding in Fire Country? Because You’re Paying for It
"After last year’s calamity, officials are making the same decisions that put homeowners at risk in the first place."
Source: Bloomberg, 03/05/2018
Disasters
Communities Sued Big Oil Over Climate Change; Then The Backlash Began
"If you live in a city or county that sues oil companies over climate change, prepare for a blowback. ExxonMobil and other fossil fuel giants are taking legal action against such local governments, seeking to undermine a key part of their finances — their relationship with lenders."
Source: McClatchy, 03/05/2018
"Powerful Storm Leaves 9 Dead, Swaths Of East Coast In The Dark"
"Hundreds of thousands of Americans were without power Saturday and at least nine deaths were said to be related to a Nor'easter that thrashed the East Coast with heavy winds, rain and snow on Friday."
Source: NBC News, 03/05/2018
"Forecast For Natl Weather Service: Cloudy, With A Chance Of Budget Cuts
"The Trump administration is looking to slash the National Weather Service's budget at a time when the service already has hundreds of unfilled positions — all while extreme weather is increasing."
Source: NPR, 03/02/2018
“The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea”
A new book on the Gulf of Mexico earns kudos for the balance and passion of its tone, as well as for its historical storytelling about this important ecosystem and the overfishing, oil spills, hurricanes, explosive growth and poor land-use decisions it faces. BookShelf reviews Jack Davis’ “The Gulf.”
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Abandoned Mines — Stories Beneath Your Feet
They count in the tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands, and each one is a potential story. This week’s TipSheet looks at abandoned mines spread across the United States, many of them polluted, and with few cleanups underway. Find out what’s at stake, and get reporting resources.
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"Welcome to the Age of Climate Migration"
"Extreme weather due to climate change displaced more than a million people from their homes last year. It could soon reshape the nation".
Source: Rolling Stone, 02/27/2018
Fatigued NWS Forecasters Fear Cuts: 'At A Point, Something Gives'
"When the federal government shut down twice this year, meteorologist Brandon Dunstan went to work, just like any other day at the National Weather Service office in Raleigh, N.C."
Source: Greenwire, 02/22/2018
"Security: White House Report Warns Of Fallout From Grid Cyberattack"
"A cyberattack on the power grid could erode trust in key U.S. institutions and cause billions of dollars in damage, a top White House advisory group said Friday."
Source: EnergyWire, 02/21/2018
As Fire Risk Explodes Across the West, an Oregon City Finds a Solution
"Using selective logging and controlled burns, Ashland has reduced fire risk on thousands of acres in the forested watershed that provides the city’s drinking water. The partnership that made it happen could be a model for other fire-prone communities."
Source: Water Deeply, 02/20/2018
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