2023 severe weather: $57 billion in damage and 253 people dead so far
The U.S. has suffered the highest number of billion-dollar weather disasters on record this year with wildfires and severe storms…
Senators take up looming insurance crisis as policy issuers flee Florida and California
WASHINGTON — Low-income policyholders will be hit hardest by rising insurance premiums as the frequency of natural disasters caused by…
Biden heads to New Delhi for G20 amid rising global tensions
President Joe Biden will travel to New Delhi to meet with the world’s largest economies at the Group of 20…
White House asks for additional $4 billion for FEMA after Hurricane Idalia, Maui fires
WASHINGTON — The White House is requesting an additional $4 billion from Congress to bolster funding for the Federal Emergency…
FEMA is down to its last $3.4 billion as Maui wildfires, Hurricane Idalia slam U.S.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is running low on money to respond to natural disasters as the U.S. faces billions…
Biden says he will visit Florida this weekend to survey Idalia damage: ‘Our nation has your back’
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden made a surprise trip to the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters Thursday, where he announced…
Biden pledges $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid after deadly wildfires
WASHINGTON — The federal government will provide $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid in the wake of deadly…
8 easy — and cheap — ways to cut your carbon emissions
Most Americans see climate change as a major threat. But income level seems to guide one’s willingness or ability to…
Electric utilities face billions in wildfire liability with aging power lines risking another catastrophe
Electric companies in the western U.S. are facing mounting lawsuits alleging that their failure to prepare for extreme weather has…
Biden signs state of emergency order for Florida as Hurricane Idalia approaches
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida as Hurricane Idalia approaches and strengthens. Idalia is projected…
