FEMA's building rules for flood zones

July 11, 2024

Energy and Environment

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Governor Newsom and fire officials urge caution and calm as fires burn across California

A wet spring has provided fuel for fires raging across California, but emergency workers expressed confidence Wednesday in the state’s ability to extinguish them.

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Biden criticizes Texas leaders for delay in Beryl aid

President Biden blamed federal government delays in distributing aid to Texas in response to Hurricane Beryl because state leaders failed to formally request a major disaster declaration.

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Remnants of Hurricane Beryl bring tornadoes and heavy rains from Great Lakes to New England

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Remnants of Hurricane Beryl swirled into Canada and the northeastern U.S. on Wednesday after leaving millions without power in the Houston area, spawning tornadoes and threatening flooding.

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What we’re reading

News highlights from other media on energy issues, the environment, and other topics:

Northeastern states agree to power grid improvements and mitigation The clean energy transition (Main Morning Star)
To protect Giant Sequoiathey set fire (The New York Times)
New York City subway platform No air conditioning (Jalopnik)

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Two big stories currently on The Hill:

Giuliani trial plunges into chaos as judge threatens to dismiss bankruptcy

During a chaotic hearing on Wednesday, the judge briefly threatened to turn off the microphone after former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani interrupted, but then indicated he would dismiss his bankruptcy filing. read more

Top fundraiser George Clooney gives up on Biden: ‘The dam has broken’

Fresh from hosting a star-studded fundraiser for President Biden’s campaign last month, George Clooney has now reversed course, saying Democrats “are not going to win in November under this president.” read more