disaster relief Archives

Nissan Rolls Out Electric Emergency Response LEAF — RE-LEAF

September 30th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan

Nissan has rolled out a concept electric vehicle that I have to admit to liking much more than my brain says I should

An Interview With Progressive Candidate Lindsey Boylan About Climate Policy & Taking On Jerry Nadler

June 20th, 2020 | by Harry Stoltz

Lindsey Boylan is taking on representative Jerry Nadler’s NY-10 seat in the upcoming 2020 House election. Running on a platform of climate change legislation, curbing systemic inequality, and expanding economic rights, Boylan is pitching herself as someone who will actively fight for a progressive future

Climate Change

EPA Report Urges Communities To Prepare For Debris Removal After Natural Disasters

April 29th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley

The EPA has published a report designed to help communities prepare to clean up the debris that will result from stronger and more frequent storms. Shhh, don't tell Andrew Wheeler!

Batteries

A Call For Help For Puerto Rico

September 29th, 2017 | by George Harvey

I was delighted to discover, shortly after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico on September 20, that Donald Trump understood that the island commonwealth is part of the United States. Perhaps he knew that all along, or perhaps someone told him. Either way, the island is entirely without grid power and has the prospect of remaining without grid power for months. It is appalling that citizens of the United States are so exposed to hardship.

Climate Change

Future-Proofing Coastal Cities Like Houston

September 10th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley

Houston was devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Now the question is whether it should be rebuilt with federal funds just as it was before or restructured so it is better able to meet the challenges of climate change in the future.