Trump tariffs, ‘attacks’ over water complicate Columbia River Treaty negotiations
Amid the turmoil over the river, the administration also has been threatening and imposing tariffs as high as 25% on some ...
As Trump works to cut FEMA, data shows there was a major disaster declaration every four days in 2024
There were 90 declarations of “major disasters” in 2024, making it one of the worst years for disasters declarations in the ...
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Pause in Columbia River Treaty talks stokes worry for flood control in Vancouver
Flood risk management, hydropower generation and salmon runs will suffer if the United States and Canada don’t renew a key ...
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Trump Wants to Shutter FEMA. Can States Fill Its Shoes?
Though experts say there is merit in the idea of beefing up state and local emergency preparedness, they also caution that ...
For decades the Columbia River has benefited both the U.S. and Canada with little worry. Then Trump took office
Under the original 1964 treaty, Canadian officials agreed to build storage dams that hold back the water to reduce the threat ...
Trump Is Bringing Project 2025's Anti-Climate Action Goals to Life
The Trump Administration is enacting the Project 2025 goals for targeting environmental regulations and climate action.
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B.C. energy minister says treaty not a ‘bargaining chip’ in U.S. trade dispute
Dix says there has been speculation about how the treaty could potentially be used as a “bargaining chip” in the trade war ...
Many in NC are unhappy with FEMA, but should it be closed? What a new poll says
The poll also looked at Gov. Josh Stein’s approval rating and found that a majority of North Carolinians oppose gun ...
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Severe storms flood streets and prompt water rescues in South Texas
Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest ... which will allow flood waters to gradually recede, but we’ll still need to keep an eye on ...