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FEMA nears disaster fund crisis as hurricanes drain resources

FEMA has already used nearly half of its disaster budget for 2025, prompting potential cuts to rebuilding efforts unless Congress approves additional funding.

Thomas Frank and Anne C. Mulkern report for POLITICO.

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Climate change is driving stronger hurricanes as cities remain unprepared

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Firefighters in Croatia battle increasingly intense wildfires as climate change makes their work more dangerous

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Earth's worsening climate crisis demands immediate action

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