Resilience

Budget cuts will prevent the U.S. Forest Service from hiring seasonal workers next year, risking essential conservation and public land management tasks.

Nick Bowlin reports for High Country News (in collaboration with Vox).

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The federal government’s disaster relief programs face financial strain as Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm, threatens Florida, following the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

Thomas Frank reports for POLITICO.

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Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina’s power grid, revealing vulnerabilities in infrastructure ill-prepared for extreme weather and highlighting the need for long-term solutions.

Gautama Mehta reports for Grist.

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North Carolina's decision to roll back climate policies left it vulnerable to Hurricane Helene's devastating impacts, raising concerns over future climate preparedness.

Lucy Dean Stockton and Freddy Brewster report for The Lever.

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Facing unpredictable weather and rising temperatures, Indian farmers are increasingly relying on climate-resilient seed varieties to ensure stable crop yields despite the challenges posed by climate change.

Sibi Arasu reports for The Associated Press.

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Singapore, despite having no natural freshwater sources, has developed a pioneering approach to meet its water needs through desalination, wastewater recycling and rainwater harvesting.

Tim Schauenberg reports for Deutsche Welle.

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In the parched Black Mesa region, Navajo farmers like Roberto Nutlouis are reviving ancient methods to restore watersheds, boost food sovereignty, and heal their ecosystem.

Lela Nargi reports for Yale Environment 360.

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As extreme weather worsens, grassroots organizations like Florida’s Rural Women’s Health Project (RWHP) are stepping in to fill gaps in government disaster relief, showing the need for a formal disaster corps to aid in recovery.

Zoë Schlanger reports for The Atlantic.

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Hurricane Helene has destroyed large portions of Asheville, North Carolina, once considered a climate refuge, as unprecedented floods from the storm caused widespread damage and left the city cut off.

Oliver Milman reports for The Guardian.

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Baltimore is revitalizing South Baltimore's wetlands to strengthen defenses against extreme weather and climate change, while creating new green spaces for the community.

Aman Azhar reports for Inside Climate News.

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Can the U.S. reduce its reliance on imported seafood by sourcing more fish locally and building better infrastructure?

Ben Seal reports for Civil Eats.

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Scientists are grappling with replanting forests after wildfires, struggling to find solutions as climate change, seed shortages and resource gaps widen.

Tammy Webber, Brittany Peterson and Camille Fassett report for The Associated Press.

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Hurricane Helene, which has claimed nearly 100 lives across five states, has been worsened by global heating, according to the head of FEMA.

Edward Helmore reports for The Guardian.

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Congress passed a stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown but excluded billions in disaster relief funding, even as Hurricane Helene bore down on the Southeast.

Andres Picon reports for E&E News.

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Alaska’s Newtok village is relocating to Mertarvik after climate change destroyed homes and infrastructure by melting permafrost and eroding coastlines.

Rick Bowmer and Mark Thiessen report for The Associated Press.

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Southern California continues to experience devastating wildfires, but residents remain surprisingly unprepared despite living in one of the nation's most disaster-prone regions.

Conor Friedersdorf reports for The Atlantic.

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In Chicago’s Latino-majority neighborhoods like Brighton Park, residents are demanding more green space to combat air pollution, extreme heat and a lack of safe, outdoor community areas.

Aydali Campa reports for Borderless Magazine, Cicero Independiente and Inside Climate News.

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As Nigeria faces increasing temperatures due to climate change, millions lack access to basic cooling, creating health risks and deepening the country’s energy crisis.

Nell Gallogly reports for The New York Times.

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