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BC’s dikes are ticking time bombs
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Why BC’s dikes are ticking time bombs

An FOI request reveals a lack of government action to address known risks.
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americans living with levees
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Almost 2/3 of Americans live in counties with levees - up from 10 years ago, FEMA data shows

The share of Americans living in counties and parishes that are at least partially protected by earthen and concrete levee systems increased to 62%, or more than 201 million people,
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flooding hurricanes climate
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When sheltering from virus can turn into drowning at home

Disaster experts fear thousands of people could be trapped in perilous flooding during a major hurricane. That could cause widespread deaths and force dangerous rescues.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
An oil rig in the middle of the ocean at sunset, with purple clouds and sea and an orange sky.

Fifteen years after the Gulf oil spill, health claims stall as offshore drilling expands

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Climate-fueled disasters and inflation drive Texas homeowners to face soaring insurance costs

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Agroforestry cuts deforestation in Southeast Asia, but success depends on local policies

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A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

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NRC denies full hearing on Palisades nuclear restart challenge

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Young plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States lose Supreme Court bid but say they'll continue their pursuit of climate justice

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Opinion: Global warming is a crisis of inequality

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Climate change fades in Canadian election as voters prioritize economy and U.S. tensions