disasters – People's World

What disaster emergency managers say they need more than ever

March 5, 2026 By Cassandra Garibay

“This crisis-management system in the United States is itself in crisis.” Emergency managers in 11 states say what they need to prepare for the next disaster—and what they aren’t getting.

Repeal of EPA’s Endangerment Finding a deadly threat

August 22, 2025 By Ellen von zur Muehlen

Trump’s appointment of Lee Zeldin to head the agency was a boondoggle to the fossil fuel industry.

The blame: Texas floods

July 14, 2025 By Greg Kearney

The latest from award-winning People's World cartoonist Greg Kearney.

Texas GOP rejected a bill improving disaster warnings ahead of floods

July 7, 2025 By Terri Langford And Carlos Nogueras Ramos

A GOP state lawmaker says: “I can tell you in hindsight…my vote would probably be different now.”

Climate disaster costs could reach $145 billion globally in 2025

May 6, 2025 By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes

A new analysis states this will be driven by “secondary perils” such as floods, wildfires, and severe thunderstorms.