"The End of Coal Will Haunt the Navajo"
"The fossil fuel has been an environmental threat and economic necessity for Native American tribes in Arizona. What happens when it's gone?"
Source: Bloomberg, 10/13/2017
People & Population
"Puerto Ricans Could Be Newest U.S. 'Climate Refugees'"
"Hurricane Maria's destruction on Puerto Rico could spawn one of the largest mass migration events in the United States' recent history, experts say, as tens of thousands of storm victims flee the island territory to rebuild their lives on the U.S. mainland."
Source: ClimateWire, 09/29/2017
"Farmworkers’ Dilemma: Affordable Housing, but Undrinkable Water"
"A sprawl of mobile home parks house 10,000 people in Southern California’s Coachella Valley, but their drinking water is chronically contaminated. Now some solutions are in sight."
Source: Water Deeply, 09/27/2017
"Puerto Ricans Still Waiting For Aid A Week After Maria's Devastation"
"A week after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, the US commonwealth's residents are struggling to survive without basic necessities as federal officials say aid is still on the way."
Source: CNN, 09/27/2017
Dem Lawmaker: Trump Should Help Puerto Rico Instead Of Dividing Country
"Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) is criticizing President Trump for his attacks on National Football League (NFL) players who kneel during the anthem, saying the president should instead be supporting Puerto Rico, which was devastated by Hurricane Maria."
Source: The Hill, 09/26/2017
Is There a Post-Flood “Toxic Stew” Near You?
Flooding disasters can unleash some nasty substances into the environment, whether from Superfund sites, sewage plants or petrochemical and other industrial facilities handling toxic and hazardous materials.This week's TipSheet identifies some of the biggest risks, and offers starting points for your local reporting.
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"Weakened Dam Looms As Latest Threat To Puerto Rico After Hurricane"
"A dam in Puerto Rico weakened by heavy rains from Hurricane Maria was in danger of failing on Sunday, posing a flood threat to thousands of homes downstream as the storm-battered U.S. island territory struggled through a fifth day with virtually no electricity."
Source: Reuters, 09/25/2017
Between the Lines: On ‘Writing the Book You Can’t Not Write’
The latest 'Between the Lines' features an interview with environment reporter Meera Subramanian about her debut book, “A River Runs Again: India’s Natural World in Crisis.” Her approach to a challenging topic, her faith in the power of stories, her search for a new model of development and her advice for other writers.
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"Flint Water Crisis Criminal Cases Moving Forward This Week"
"This will be a busy week for Flint water crisis prosecutors."
Source: Michigan Radio, 09/18/2017
"Zoned for Displacement"
"Hurricanes Harvey and Irma may have hit white and non-white families alike, but it will be people of color who will have the toughest time getting their homes back, which is by design."
Source: CityLab, 09/15/2017
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