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Impacts
Intensifying hurricanes are helping invasive species spread across the U.S.

Intensifying hurricanes are helping invasive species spread across the U.S.

More than a hundred species—including Asian swamp eels and zebra mussels—hitched a ride on Hurricane Isaias' floodwaters, scientists say.
isaias flooding eastwick
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EPA: Isaias flooding did not spread toxins from Eastwick landfill

Preliminary results of water samples collected by the EPA from flood waters during and after the storm found “little to no contaminants.”
Impacts
A new advisory panel on climate change starts work at DRBC
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A new advisory panel on climate change starts work at DRBC

As Tropical Storm Isaias swept through last week, the Delaware River Basin Commission's newest committee was convening for the very first time. Its aim: to help inform water resource planning efforts regarding climate change.

Newsletter
No running water for days following Isaias power outages
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No running water for days following Isaias power outages

Tropical Storm Isaias cut power to more than 2 million customers in the Northeast when it passed through the region on Tuesday.
Solutions
Isaias unleashes floods and tornadoes as it pummels the Atlantic coast
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Isaias unleashes floods and tornadoes as it pummels the Atlantic coast

Officials warned residents to stay out of harm’s way as at least two people were killed by tornadoes, and two others from fallen trees. Millions were left without power.
Politics
Carolinas brace for Isaias as states assess how to plan for storms in a pandemic

Carolinas brace for Isaias as states assess how to plan for storms in a pandemic

Some say they will not go to shelters even if ordered because of coronavirus fears.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
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Amazon rainforest cleared for highway ahead of climate summit

Road through a forest in Uganda.

Uganda’s oil pipeline fuels global fight over energy and climate

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Military climate resilience funding faces uncertainty

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Trump administration seeks to reframe climate change as beneficial

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US Supreme Court clears way for climate lawsuits against Big Oil

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Farmers face funding cuts as Trump administration reconsiders climate-linked grants

CLIMATE
Lee Zeldin in a dark suit and blue patterned tie with a microphone attached, and a white screen in background.

Trump’s EPA moves to dismantle climate and pollution rules

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Government climate data quietly removed as Trump administration reshapes policy