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The perverse incentives of federal disaster aid

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The perverse incentives of federal disaster aid

extreme weather, fema, flooding, impacts, natural disasters, NEWS_ARCHIVE, POLITICS, RSS_NEWSBy CCR@IIXXI8 May 18, 2021

Experts worry that some federal disaster aid is actually creating perverse incentives for cities and states — and deterring them from making better climate policies.

Insurance for when FEMA fails

drought, ECO_INSURANCE_MN, extreme weather, fema, flood insurance, flooding, fossil fuels, impacts, infrastructure, justice, NEWS_ARCHIVE, POLITICS, RSS_NEWSBy CCR@IIXXI8 July 16, 2020

Hit by more disasters, cities and local governments are taking on new policies to fill the gaps left by Washington. But are they getting a...

Why the Larger Climate Movement Is Finally Embracing the Fight Against Environmental Racism

ClimateJustice_MN, EPA, fema, fossil fuels, green new deal, impacts, justice, NEWS_ARCHIVE, PATA_Racial_Inequality_Activism_2020_Related, POLITICS, RSS_NEWSBy CCR@IIXXI8 July 10, 2020

The increased attention to systemic racism and the urgency of climate change has made for a unique opportunity.

How 2020 revamp of federal flood insurance rates could affect you

ECO_INSURANCE_MN, fema, flood insurance, Long island, NY, NY_NEWS, Politics_Local_MNBy CCR@IIXXI8 April 6, 2019

Location and rebuild cost are driving the new rates, FEMA and industry experts said. The overhaul has both support and criticism.

Climate Action in NY: 2019 Could Be Even Bigger than 2018

fema, flood insurance, Long island, NY, NY_NEWS, Politics_Local_MNBy CCR@IIXXI8 December 31, 2018

There is still good reason to be optimistic, as there is an inspiring portfolio of states and cities across the country that actually accept the...