In a move that aims to safeguard communities across the United States from the increasing threats of climate impacts and other hazards, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the designation of nearly 500 Community Disaster Resilience Zones. These newly designated zones grant priority access to federal funding aimed at fortifying these areas against…

The White House has announced it will allocate $95 million toward the Hawaii power grid through a 2021 infrastructure law as part of its response to the deadly Maui wildfires. However, Hawaiian Electric had been petitioning for a grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize the island’s electrical infrastructure since soon after the bill…

The Department of Transportation announced it is fining American Airlines over $4 million for keeping thousands of passengers on the tarmac for an unlawful amount of time. The $4.1 million is the largest ever penalty for violating the department’s tarmac delay rule. Of that fine, $2.05 million will be credited to American Airlines for compensation…

The U.S. turns to its allies amid ongoing threats from North Korea. Plus, more on the U.S. soldier who fled across its border. And where you’ll find the cheapest Domino’s pizza in the world. These stories and more highlight the rundown for July 20, 2023.  North Korea silent on American soldier as U.S., Japan, South…

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said it is monitoring a heat wave through much of the Northern Hemisphere, exemplified by a soon-to-be record-long stretch of heat in Phoenix and raging wildfires in Greece. According to the WMO, the heat wave is expected to intensify this week throughout “the southern United States, Mediterranean, North Africa, Middle…

Solar activity is ramping up at a rate faster than scientists predicted, fueling speculation of a potential global internet blackout. Social media users are abuzz with discussions about a looming “internet apocalypse.” While experts assert that fears of an impending blackout are exaggerated, the concerns are not entirely fiction. Since 2019, the sun has been…

Texas, known as the nation’s leader in oil production, is rapidly transforming into a front-runner in solar energy as well. The state has witnessed a remarkable growth in solar power generation, with the amount of solar energy produced doubling since the beginning of last year. Projections indicate that this upward trajectory will continue, with solar…

As part of a series of reelection campaign fundraisers set for the upcoming week, President Joe Biden was set to announce major climate investments on Monday, June 19. The announcement was set to happen during a visit to Palo Alto. The investments, expected to top $600 million, are meant to help coastal communities fight climate…

New research published by Nature Communications has raised concerns about the possible devastating consequences from the loss of Arctic sea ice. Scientists now believe that this threat is even more imminent than previously anticipated, with potentially irreversible man-made factors exacerbating the situation. According to the study, Arctic sea ice could vanish entirely during the summer…

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released an updated report Monday, May 22, on the toll extreme weather has taken on the world. According to the report, from 1970 to 2021, extreme weather, climate and water-related events have killed more than 2 million people and caused $4.3 trillion in damage. “The USA alone incurred US$1.7 trillion,…