Climate Change
Puerto Rico: U.S. colonial dependency impedes hurricane recovery
September 29, 2017Puerto Rico has been occupied by the U.S. Army since 1898. Blame for most of its problems today lies squarely with the U.S. government.
Read moreIrma pushes Florida’s poor closer to the edge of ruin
September 14, 2017For poor workers in Florida, the amusement parks of Orlando or Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach might as well be on Mars.
Read moreHurricanes Harvey and Irma, and the storm of climate denial
September 8, 2017How many superstorms will it take before the climate deniers - congressional reps and Trump among them - realize the danger they pose?
Read moreNeglected infrastructure and uncontrolled development left Houston vulnerable
August 30, 2017Helter-skelter development in a county with no zoning has left lots of concrete where water doesn't drain and little green space to absorb it.
Read moreTrump promises to help Texas, but sought disaster aid cuts
August 30, 2017Trump wanted to cut the federal budget for disaster relief—the aid that goes to families in distress from disasters like Harvey.
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