Florida residents are dealing with flooded streets, downed power lines, and damaged homes after Hurricane Milton struck the state, while the Federal Emergency Management Agency has enough money to deal with the immediate needs of people impacted by the storm, but will need additional funding at some point.
Category: ENVIRONMENT
Posted inNational News
Residents attempt recovery efforts in devastation of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in North Carolina, leaving over 40 people dead and causing widespread destruction, while the White House has provided assistance to those affected by the storm.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Solar power companies are growing fast in Africa, where 600 million still lack electricity
Easy Solar and Altech, two locally owned companies, are providing solar power to some of the poorest homes in Central and West Africa, helping to reduce reliance on kerosene and other fuels and improve access to electricity.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues
Hurricane Helene has killed at least 227 people in six states, with the majority of the deaths occurring in North Carolina, and FEMA has provided over $27 million in individual assistance to survivors.
Posted inClimate Change
Helene’s floods: Climate change’s new normal
The recent Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage in Western North Carolina, disproportionately affecting Black households due to structural racism and climate change, with more intense storms expected in the future.
Posted inNational News
Hurricane Helene kills at least 44 and cuts a swath of destruction across the Southeast
Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across Florida and the southeastern U.S., killing at least 44 people and causing widespread flooding, tornadoes, and power outages.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year
The world creates 57 million tons of plastic pollution each year, with more than two-thirds coming from the Global South, according to a new study.
Posted inBREAKING NEWS
DOJ files $100-million lawsuit against owner and operator of ‘Dali’ months after bridge
The U.S. Justice Department is suing Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Group for more than $100 million for their container ship’s collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which resulted in six deaths and significant disruption to economic activity.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
Trump appointed judge says the EPA can’t use race in “cancer alley” probe
A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the federal government from investigating whether race should be considered as a factor in the enforcement of environmental laws, effectively barring the EPA from using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to prove racism was at work in creating “Cancer Alley.”
Posted inENVIRONMENT
5 ways to implement ‘zero waste’ lifestyle
Zero Waste Week, Sept. 4-8, encourages individuals to reduce their waste and be more sustainable, with tips including buying in bulk, turning off water while brushing teeth, using what you have, using reusable items, and making eco-friendly swaps.
Posted inClimate Change
Summer 2024: From weather extremes to solutions
The Inflation Reduction Act includes funding for climate resilience and infrastructure improvements, and grassroots action and voting for leaders committed to climate change and environmental justice are essential for Black communities to build resilience and protect their communities.
Posted inCommentary
The stigma of fatherlessness
The Baltimore Sun editorial board’s condescending portrayal of Mayor Brandon Scott’s marriage and Black fathers is refuted by sociological studies and historical research, which show that Black fathers are more involved in their children’s lives than any other racial group.