Causeswww.flickr.com London shows how unprepared northern cities are for a warmer world As the heat wave rolled out, it left behind fears about how Northern European cities can cope with extreme weather driven by global warming.
Politics www.spotlightpa.org Emergency plans fail to consider complexity of Mariner East pipelines, and those most at risk Experts say they require specialized planning, with blueprints for how all people — especially those with disabilities — can get to safety. But Pa.’s plan for preparedness passes the buck.
Politics newrepublic.com Our towns aren’t equipped to handle climate emergencies Offices of emergency management across the country are a patchwork quilt of cash-strapped departments.
www.huffingtonpost.com As extreme weather gets worse, emergency responders deal with the fallout As Hurricane Harvey showed, work is already becoming more treacherous for first responders.
