Tag: States
Deadly storms hit multiple southern states. And, hundreds of Venezuelans deported
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Severe weather across the South and Midwest over the weekend caused tornadoes, dust storms, wildfires, and heavy rain, resulting in at least three dozen deaths in the U.S. The…
Which States Have the Most Climate-Friendly Transportation
These States Have the Most Climate-Friendly Transportation A report from the Natural Resources Defense Council looked at how states balanced transportation needs with climate and equity efforts By Mike Lee & E&E News Downtown historic Bennington, VT lit at night with street lights and shop windows. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! CLIMATEWIRE | States…
Arab States Propose Alternative to Trump’s Gaza Plan
Middle East Tensions Trying to counter President Trump’s call to “clean out” Gaza, Arab leaders have begun to outline their own vision for Palestinians in the territory. By Vivian Yee and Ismaeel Naar Vivian Yee reported from Cairo and Ismaeel Naar from Dubai. Arab countries countered President Trump’s proposal to expel Palestinians from Gaza and…
Trump Firings and Funding Freezes Leave Western States Scrambling to Prepare for Wildfire Season
Western States Scramble to Prepare for Wildfire Season amid Trump Cuts The Trump administration’s moves to slash Forest Service personnel and pause wildfire-related grants have left states to pick up the pieces on prevention and mitigation By Natalie Fertig, Jordan Wolman & E&E News A firefighter stands on top of a fire truck to battle…
21 states are getting minimum wage bumps in 2025
Jaclyn Diaz Minimum-wage workers in 21 states will see a bigger paycheck come the new year. They’re among the many thousands of laws changing as a new year begins. Those wage increases will impact an estimated 9.2 million workers and raise pay by a total of $5.7 billion, according to the Economic Policy Institute, a…