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Wildfire mitigation projects caught up in Trump’s spending freeze
Some forest management projects that aim to mitigate wildfire risk are among the projects that have been halted under President Trump’s executive order to freeze spending. In a letter to the Trump ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Hawaii court ruling makes way for $4B Maui wildfire settlement
The massive inferno in the historic town of Lahaina was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Some House Republicans ask Congress to make California wildfire aid conditional
A group of House Republicans is asking Congress to include the rollback of California environmental standards as a condition of the state receiving federal wildfire aid. Andy Picon, reporter at E&E ...CBS News - 6d -
Eliminating FEMA would be 'huge mistake' after California wildfires, Democrat says
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) said it would be a “huge mistake” to terminate the Federal Emergency Response Agency (FEMA) in the wake of back-to-back natural disasters including the Los Angeles ...The Hill - 6d -
US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study finds
Suppressants a ‘major’ source of toxic pollution that causes heavy-metal levels to spike in the environment. The US federal government and chemical makers have long concealed the contents of pink ...The Guardian - 5d -
Too quiet on set? Hollywood pushes for more LA productions post wildfires
January's wildfires have exacerbated the decline of Hollywood's once booming film and television industry.BBC News - 4d -
Mudslides, heavy rain impact residents hit by L.A. area wildfires: "It is terrifying"
In southern California, including areas hit by last month's deadly wildfires, mudslides created dangerous conditions, trapping drivers at times. Meanwhile, farther north on the West Coast, icy ...CBS News - 4d -
Camp helps kids impacted by Los Angeles area wildfires
Project:Camp operates all over the country, materializing within days in communities hit by natural disasters.CBS News - 22h -
FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups
These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders.Los Angeles Times - 5h -
Winter storm brings snow and ice across Midwest and Northeast
A major winter storm bringing snow and ice has put millions of people on alert from the Midwest to the Northeast. Telemundo’s Gaby Dellan tracks the storm’s projected path.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Winter Storm Brings Snow in New York, Boston and Northeast
More than 10 inches of snow fell in parts of New England as snow, sleet and freezing rain swept across the Northeast before tapering off Sunday.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
WATCH: Footage captures snow-covered shores after NY winter storm
Drone footage captured a beach in Southampton, New York, covered in snow after a winter storm hit the region.ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Winter storms to sweep across US: Al Roker tracks forecast
On the heels of a weekend of snow and ice for tens of millions, two more winter storms are set to sweep across the United States in the coming days. TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
2 storms to bring some of the highest snow totals of season to major cities
Major winter storms are bearing down on the U.S. this week.ABC News - Feb. 10 -
Back-to-back winter storms to impact millions across US
Back-to-back storms from the Midwest to the East Coast are set to impact tens of millions of people in their paths. TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks the latest winter forecasts.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Strong Storm Expected to Soak Southern California, Raising Fears of Mudslides
It could be the biggest storm the area has seen so far this winter.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
College sports still grappling with how to stop court storms
The question as storms in football and basketball continue: How to let fans celebrate and keep everyone safe?ESPN - Feb. 11 -
Maps show snow storm forecast as parts of U.S. brace for winter weather
A procession of winter storms is forecast to bring snow, sleet, ice and potentially flood-inducing rain to sprawling bands of the U.S. this week.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Winter storms threaten snow, extreme cold and travel warnings across the U.S.
Heavy snow, freezing rain and temperatures as much as 35 degrees below seasonal averages are set to hit large parts of the United States as a string of storms confirm that winter is far from over.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Winter storms slam 90 million, state of emergency declared in Virginia
Back-to-back storms are bringing ice, flooding, and freezing rain to 90 million people from New York to Colorado. The National Guard has been deployed in Virginia, where a state of emergency is in ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Philippines storm survivors join climate protest outside Shell HQ in London
Greenpeace protest draws attention to worsening typhoons and demands accountability from major polluters. For two days and two nights, Ronalyn Carbonel and her four children clung to the roof of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Winter storm moves across US with another one on the way
A winter storm is sweeping across the United States, bringing snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, causing dangerous road conditions and forcing school closures in some major cities — and second ...NBC News - 6d -
Eye Opener: Dangerous winter storms sweep across the U.S.
A series of dangerous winter storms are sweeping across the country, causing accidents and putting tens of millions at risk. Also, the White House negotiates the release of an American teacher who ...CBS News - 6d -
More storms expected after dangerous winter weather hits parts of the U.S.
More winter storms are on the way after more than a foot of snow slammed parts of the Mid-Atlantic. More than 80 million people are under winter storm threats this week. CBS News' Rob Marciano has ...CBS News - 6d -
Ice storm complicates recovery efforts in hurricane-ravaged North Carolina
A winter storm warning is still in effect for parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia after a major ice storm hit the area, complicating ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. ...CBS News - 6d -
Officials warn Pacific Palisades residents to prepare for winter storms
Evacuation warnings and orders are in place for some residents near Pacific Palisades, California, ahead of a predicted storm. Officials are warning of high-risk mudslides due to the effects of the ...NBC News - 5d -
Eye Opener: Dangerous winter storms sweep across the country
Dangerous winter storms sweep across the country, putting tens of millions at risk as heavy rain brings the threat of mudslides to California. Also, President Trump speaks to Russian President ...CBS News - 5d -
As California Storm Brings Mudslides to LA, a Car Plunges Into the Pacific
Southern California took stock on Friday of the damage from an intense bout of rain. Among the most dramatic scenes: a Fire Department vehicle that was swept to the sea.The New York Times - 3d -
Midwest and Northeast brace for winter storm bringing heavy snow
A powerful winter storm with heavy snow is headed to areas in the Midwest and Northeast. Meanwhile, the South is preparing for heavy rain and the potential for severe tornadoes. NBC’s Angie Lassman ...NBC News - 3d -
Blizzard in the North and floods in the South while severe storms batter eastern U.S.
Much of the eastern half of the United States is bracing for severe weather this weekend, with “life-threatening” flash flooding possible in parts of the Southeast and significant snow set to ...NBC News - 3d -
Flash floods pummel South as massive storm batters eastern US
A sprawling storm pounded the Southeast leading to intense flash flooding. Nearly half a million people across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia are experiencing power outages. NBC’s ...NBC News - 2d -
Powerful Winds Lash the East Coast as Part of Deadly Winter Storm
Wind gusts of 60 miles per hour or more were expected to take down trees, potentially leading to power outages from the South to the Northeast.The New York Times - 1d -
America braces for next storm bringing massive snowfall, plunging temperatures
The next cross-country storm is already underway with snowy weather scattered across the Cascades, Rockies and into the Plains as of Monday morning.ABC News - 1d -
Eye Opener: Deadly winter storms sweep across U.S.
Dangerous storms bring heavy rain and intense winds to the South. Also, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns not to trust Russian President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing peace talks between ...CBS News - 1d -
Kentucky reels from deadly flooding as another storm will bring snow and cold
Another winter storm will hit the United States this week and will bring snow to Kentucky, after the state was hit with devastating flooding over the weekend that killed 12 and prompted over 1,000 ...NBC News - 21h -
Blind 10-year-old says losing California home to wildfires was an "emotional rollercoaster"
Tens of thousands of Los Angeles residents have been displaced after losing their homes to wildfires. Among them are 10-year-old Grayson Roberts and his mother Terica Roberts who lost their ...CBS News - Feb. 7 -
How I Reached Acceptance 7 Years After Losing My House in a Wildfire
A cartoonist reflects on loss and recovery after the Woolsey wildfire in 2018.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Travelers expects $1.7 billion insured loss from the California wildfires. Analysts still expect a profit.
Travelers’ CFO said the outbreak of wildfires were “a big event” for the insurance industry.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Op-ed: 5 steps to help you financially recover after a wildfire, from a California-based financial advisor
Restoring stability after a natural disaster is challenging. Taking specific steps can help you regain control of your finances, says a California-based advisor.CNBC - 6d
