Disasters

Calif. Law Aims to Stop ‘Predatory’ Developers Moving In After Wildfires

"Sylvie Andrews walks among the brilliant white poppies, purple California grapes and olive-green thorns surrounding her yard’s blackened pizza oven—one of the only things that survived last year’s devastating Eaton Fire. But her eyes scan the block beyond, ever-aware of changes to her neighborhood."

Source: Inside Climate News, 10/05/2026

Millions Who Need Federal Flood Insurance The Most Can't Afford It

"In eastern Kentucky, Libby Honeycutt listened upstairs to the sound of glass breaking below as floodwaters tore apart her house. Twenty-six miles to the south, Ronald Conley rescued his dogs from his elevated house with a pontoon boat. Jennifer Campbell heard the screams from across the river of a neighbor desperate for rescue."

Source: AP, 09/30/2026

Maui Wildfire Residents Show Elevated Metals Linked To Lung Health: Study

"Metal mixtures found in the leftover smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires were harmful to the lung health of people living nearby long after the burning ended, a new study says."

Source: AP, 09/29/2026

Trump Critical Minerals Agenda Meets America’s ‘Forgotten Wildlife Corridor’

"Under the banner of “Dig, Baby, Dig,” the Trump administration is supercharging an already powerful mining industry. What will happen to vulnerable plants and animals?"

Source: Inside Climate News, 09/29/2026

"Revealing the Invisible Injustice of Extreme Heat"

"The extreme heat scientists have warned about for decades came to Europe again this summer, killing at least 30,000 people like a silent, invisible plague. It came for poor people, the very young and very old, and those suffering from debilitating conditions."

Source: Inside Climate News, 09/29/2026

As Pacific Churns With Hurricanes, The Atlantic Is Quiet. Blame El Niño.

"The Pacific Ocean has seen 18 hurricanes so far and 41 named storms overall, which are unusually high numbers for this point in the season. The Atlantic Ocean is experiencing the exact opposite."

Source: NPR, 09/29/2026

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