Howard Botts built his home in Pacific Palisades to withstand wildfires, but challenges remain for the community. Climate-Risk Scientist Designs Fire-Resistant Home in Pacific Palisades Los Angeles: Howard Botts, the chief scientist at CoreLogic, lives in Pacific Palisades, an area hit hard by recent wildfires. He carefully chose his home’s location and added fire protections.…
Doug Burgum, Trump’s nominee for public lands, raises doubts about renewable energy’s reliability amid calls for fossil fuel development. Doug Burgum Questions Renewable Energy Reliability as Trump’s Lands Chief Pick North Dakota: Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick for interior secretary, is stirring the pot. He recently told a Senate panel that the U.S. should focus on…
Lee Zeldin, Trump’s EPA pick, promises to reduce regulations while ensuring environmental protection during his Senate hearing. Lee Zeldin Vows to Cut Regulations While Protecting Health and Environment Suffolk County: Lee Zeldin, the nominee for EPA Administrator, made some bold promises during his Senate confirmation hearing. He said he wants to cut back on federal…
Trump has directed a New Jersey congressman to create an executive order to stop offshore wind energy projects across several states. Trump Asks Congressman to Draft Order to Halt Offshore Wind Projects Atlantic City: So, here’s the scoop. President-elect Donald Trump has put a New Jersey congressman, Jeff Van Drew, on a mission. He wants…
Recent FEMA flood maps reveal thousands of Florida homes now face high-risk flood zones New FEMA Maps Highlight Florida’s Flood Risks for Homeowners West Palm Beach: You might have missed it with all the holiday cheer, but a lot of Florida homeowners got some pretty alarming news in their mailboxes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency…
Wildfires in Los Angeles raise concerns about fire risks in Maine’s changing climate Los Angeles is Burning: Could Maine Face a Similar Fate Los Angeles: Right now, flames are tearing through Los Angeles, fueled by strong winds and dry land. It’s a scary sight, and it makes you wonder if Maine could face something similar.…
In his farewell address, Biden warns of future dangers and calls for constitutional changes Biden’s Farewell Address: A Stark Warning for America’s Future Washington: As President Joe Biden wraps up his time in the White House, he delivered a farewell address that was anything but ordinary. Instead of just reflecting on his presidency, he shared…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul faces backlash for postponing a key climate initiative amid rising gas prices, angering environmental advocates. Kathy Hochul Stirs Anger Among Green Activists by Delaying Cap and Invest Plan Albany: Governor Kathy Hochul has really upset green activists lately. She decided to delay a big “cap and invest” program that many…
Chris Wright’s confirmation hearing revealed his energy policies and views on climate change amid protests and tough questions from senators Key Takeaways from Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick’s Confirmation Hearing Los Angeles: Chris Wright, who’s been picked by Trump for energy secretary, faced senators during his confirmation hearing. He talked about supporting all types of American…
A recent poll shows AAPI adults want immigration addressed but disagree on deportation policies AAPI Adults Prioritize Immigration but Are Divided on Mass Deportations Washington: A new poll reveals that immigration is a hot topic for many Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. They want the government to tackle it, but opinions on how…
