In case you thought I was exaggerating about the capacity problem the NYT has gone through FEMAâs staffing numbers. *we HAVE to grow our systemâs capacity* www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/c...
A lot of people watching Asheville are learning in real time why avoiding disasters (by acting on climate change) might be good actually.
There are VERY real critiques to be made of FEMA and emergency management more broadly but they are not the ones you see folks posting about right now. Here's some examples of actual problems with disaster recovery: www.nytimes.com/2023/10/28/o...
interested in taking sustainability 101, but from the comfort of your own home? well hey, have i got the youtube video series (and also accompanying college course with actual college credit that launches Oct. 16) for you. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eii...
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The first large-scale industrial carbon capture and storage facility in the US is reportedly leaking. The CCS operation at ADM's Decatur facility is meant to demonstrate that the technology can be deployed safely. đś www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
The agribusiness company Archer-Daniels-Midland has paused injection of carbon dioxide at its Illinois carbon capture and storage (CCS) site after discovering a potential leak deep underground, the company confirmed on Wednesday.
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I don't think enough people understand that it's not just roads, bridges, housing, and water systems that aren't designed to current climate conditions - it's mental health systems, insurance systems, emergency response systems, agricultural systems, medical education systems,
Gentle reminder that this is the type of disaster where the damage is much worse than what youâre seeing on your feed. Cell service is still down in many places, many communities are cut off, etc. Itâll take time for the full impacts and scope to be understood.
I am so angry with the people in the climate movement that continue to perpetuate the idea of âclimate havensâ despite disaster researchers explaining thatâs not how risk works. The public clearly does not understand the nuances of the term. Post after post âI thought we were safe hereâ⌠same as VT