Minorities Are Most Vulnerable When Wildfires Strike in U.S.: Study
"Having grown up in San Diego, Ian Davies has strong memories of the 2003 Cedar Fire, which at the time was California’s largest-ever wildfire."
Source: NY Times, 11/06/2018
Disasters
FEMA Flood Maps Ignore Climate Change, and Homeowners Are Paying Price
"The flood maps don’t factor in sea level rise or changes in extreme weather, and many are years out of date. In Mexico Beach, 'minimal-risk' homes were swept away."
Source: InsideClimate News, 11/02/2018
"Venice Hit By High Tide As Italy Buffeted By Winds; 6 Killed"
"Venice was inundated by an exceptional high tide Monday, putting three-quarters of the famed Italian lagoon city under water as large swathes of the rest of Italy experienced flooding and heavy winds that toppled trees and other objects, killing six people."
Source: AP, 10/31/2018
Will Hackers Crash U.S. Energy, Environment Infrastructure?
The vulnerability of critical U.S. infrastructure to cyberattacks has been a growing worry for years, as electric utilities, drinking water systems, chemical plants, nuclear plants, pipelines and more are the target of a burgeoning cadre of hackers. But for environmental and other journalists focused on the story, another problem has emerged: The secrecy that has long been part of the U.S. cybersecurity policy. In this comprehensive Backgrounder, SEJournal takes a look at the risk, the response and the resources to let reporters go deep on cyber warfare as an energy and environment story.
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"The Unseen Driver Behind The Migrant Caravan: Climate Change"
"While violence and poverty have been cited as the reasons for the exodus, experts say the big picture is that changing climate is forcing farmers off their land – and it’s likely to get worse".
Source: Guardian, 10/30/2018
US Pacific Islands Brace For Long Recovery After 'Catastrophic' Typhoon
"Authorities in the Northern Mariana Islands called for urgent supplies and equipment on Friday and were preparing for weeks without power after being hit by their most powerful typhoon in half a century, killing one woman and causing widespread destruction."
Source: Reuters, 10/26/2018
"Government Ranks 18 US Volcanoes As ‘Very High Threat’"
"Scientists have classified 18 US volcanoes as “very high threat” because of their activity and proximity to people."
Source: AP, 10/26/2018
Category 5 Typhoon Devastates Northern Mariana Islands, a US Territory
"In the hours since Super Typhoon Yutu barreled through the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on Thursday, those living in the region are already calling it the worst storm they have ever experienced."
Source: Washington Post, 10/25/2018
Environment Issues Figure in Many 2018 Mid-Term Races, Ballots
Climate, environment and energy issues figure prominently in the upcoming Nov. 6 elections, whether in individual races, ballot measures or significant power shifts. This week’s TipSheet provides starting points to track relevant races, and runs down 11 big environmental ballots, ranging from measures like a carbon tax in Washington state and drilling ban in Florida, to tight congressional races in California, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Carolina and Virginia.
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"Thousands Evacuated As Hurricane Willa Descends On Mexico"
"Thousands of people were evacuated, buildings boarded up and classes canceled on Mexico’s Pacific coast as Hurricane Willa threatened to batter tourist resorts with high winds and heavy rains on Tuesday."
Source: Reuters, 10/23/2018
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