Environmental Disaster Victims
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World - ABC News
Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court
Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster are taking their case for compensation to a UK court on Monday4 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
Tech - VentureBeat
The human factor: How companies can prevent cloud disasters
Let's explore human engineering techniques that have worked at scale across the most successful tech companies in history.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
BHP accused of ‘doggedly trying to avoid’ responsibility for Brazil dam disaster
Largest group lawsuit in English legal history over 2015 dam collapse that killed 19 people opens at high court in London. The Anglo-Australian mining company BHP has been accused of “cynically and ...8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why America needs disaster reform now
Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long calls for reforms to the disaster management system, including increased funding, improved preparedness, and simplified disaster assistance, to address the ...9 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Truth under siege: Battling misinformation amid growing disasters
FEMA's response and recovery efforts are being undermined by misinformation and conspiracy theories, causing some disaster survivors to avoid seeking assistance and putting the safety of FEMA teams ...13 hours ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
'Nuclear waste would be disaster for our seaside'
Tourism on the Lincolnshire coast will suffer if an underground facility is built, opponents claim.19 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
How BHP is facing a record London lawsuit over a Brazilian dam disaster
Australian miner is fighting a multi-billion-pound claim brought by about 620,000 alleged victimsYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster
Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How honeybees can be used to collect environmental data
Honeybees already have a "busy" reputation. Now, a Belgian company is putting the industrious insects to work. The company uses millions of bees to collect data from the environment. For one ...2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Camper Was the Victim of a Brutal Homicide, Not a Bear, Sheriff Says
Dustin Kjersem, 35, was found dead in his tent with “chop wounds” on Saturday, the authorities said. No arrests have been made.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden administration proposes to boost geothermal energy projects by cutting early-stage environmental reviews
The Biden administration proposed this week to speed up the process of approving geothermal energy projects by exempting them from early-stage environmental reviews. If the Bureau of Land ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Amazon region environmental crime investigations often fail to 'follow the money': Report
Countries in the Amazon region are failing to “follow the money” in their investigations of environmental crimes, the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition said in a ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Kamala Harris urged to flesh out climate plan amid warnings about Trump
Democratic presidential nominee has raised alarm about Trump’s plans but has not said much about her own. US politics – live updates As the US south-east struggles to rebuild after two deadly ...3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Senate Republicans raise questions after funds for disaster loans exhausted
A group of GOP senators are pressing the Small Business Administration (SBA) for answers after officials said its disaster loan program exhausted its funds earlier this week in the aftermath of a ...3 days ago - Republican Party -
Top stories - BBC News
Trafficking victim now 'lives every day in fear'
Anna, not her real name, was brought to Northern Ireland by a man who forced her into sex work.4 days ago -
Politics - CBS News
New wave of calls for Congress to vote on disaster aid before election
Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
New York officials call for big oil to be prosecuted for fueling climate disasters
Oil majors’ conduct can constitute reckless endangerment due to fossil fuels’ effect on global heating, advocates claim. New York state prosecutors could press criminal charges against big oil ...4 days ago - New York -
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Top stories - BBC News
Novichok victim found 'convulsing' by partner
Dawn Sturgess became ill soon after spraying on nerve agent she thought was perfume, an inquiry hears.5 days ago -
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Top stories - CBS News
Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds
The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says
Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.6 days ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
SBA runs out of funding for disaster relief loans after Helene, Milton
The Small Business Administration offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to businesses and people affected by disasters.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
SBA disaster loan program is out of money, says Biden
President Biden said on Tuesday that a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners is tapped out on funds in the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes. Biden said ...6 days ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - Politico
Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town
Without congressional action, the Small Business Administration can’t make new loan offers to people trying to rebuild after disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
‘Land politics’ are at the root of our costliest natural disasters
Patterns of home-building in climate frontiers and the resources provided to communities following natural disasters are deeply rooted in the political power of land.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
SBA disaster loan fund running low
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SBA disaster loan fund running low Congress is facing more pressure ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Lebanon hospitals treating more Israel, Hezbollah conflict victims
Medical facilities in Lebanon are being overwhelmed with increasing numbers of civilians needing attention as Israel continues to target Lebanese sites where Hezbollah members are apparently ...October 14 - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Vial that killed Salisbury victim ‘had enough poison to kill thousands’
A public inquiry examining the death of Dawn Sturgess has heard evidence from the former Russian spy.October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Climate Disasters Are Shattering the Lives of People Who Live in Mobile Homes
Millions of Americans, many poor and vulnerable, live in mobile and manufactured homes. When catastrophe strikes, they’re often on their own.October 14 - Climate -
Top stories - CBS News
Inside a hospital treating young victims of Israel's war with Hezbollah
Israel says its war in Lebanon is against Iran-backed Hezbollah, but many victims seen by CBS News at one Bekaa Valley hospital were children.October 14 - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Pokémon maker confirms it was victim of hack
The makers of the hit video game series confirm their servers were accessed by hackers over summer.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is 'incredibly exciting'
Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.October 14 -
Business - Inc.
Volunteers Set Up Solar Power In Hurricane Helene Disaster Zone
Areas affected by Hurricane Helene are getting a solar power boost with help from volunteers.October 13 -
Politics - The Hill
Beshear: ‘It hurts’ to see Trump, Vance lie about election, natural disasters
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said in an interview Sunday that “it hurts” to see former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican vice presidential nominee, lie about the results ...October 13 -
Top stories - CBS News
Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish disaster funds
Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.October 13