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New measure of climate's toll: Disasters are now common across US
A new report found that 90 percent of all counties nationwide have suffered a major disaster since 2011.
Biden declares major disaster in Puerto Rico to energize Fiona recovery
Federal funds are also now available to Puerto Rico on a cost-sharing basis for debris removal and emergency protective measures as well as hazard mitigation measures.
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Climate relocation: Trapped in harm’s way as disasters mount
Because government programs are so difficult to access, communities often find themselves dealing with climate relocation on their own.
State, FEMA approves millions to help flooded NC homeowners
Dare County has been awarded $4.2 million to elevate homes, one of the many counties to be awarded through the North Carolina Emergency Management and FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program.
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Without an official statewide climate plan, Missourians must look elsewhere for direction
Missouri's agriculture industry will face the harsh realities of the climate emergency if action isn't taken.
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Pennsylvania governor Wolf announces plan to address flooding caused by climate change
On December 2, Gov. Wolf announced executive actions to support communities impacted by flooding because communities across Pennsylvania increasingly experience flooding caused by intense, short-duration storms due to climate change.
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Sisters of St. Joseph turned their New Orleans convent into a wetland
The 25-acre Mirabeau Water Garden will be one of the country’s largest urban wetlands, managing stormwater and easing the workload of the city’s current drainage system—all thanks to the Sisters of St. Joseph.
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