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Local disaster officials prepare for ‘a world without FEMA’
Revelations that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem plans to abolish or shrink the Federal Emergency Management Agency sent shock waves through state and local emergency responders.
3 things to know as Supreme Court weighs curtailing agency powers
The justices seemed worried about toppling a popular program, but some voiced concerns about Congress handing off too much power to regulators.
Climate change dropped from list of US security threats
Its absence marks a departure from recent administrations, including President Donald Trump’s first term.
Climate diplomat who began under Clinton leaves State Department
Trigg Talley has been a fixture at global climate talks for two decades.
Uncertainty rocks outlook for oil, gas execs under Trump
A new energy survey from the Dallas Fed found industry leaders hoping for more stability from the Trump administration.
Calif. bill would expand state’s emissions authority amid Trump pushback
The proposal from Assemblymember Robert Garcia aims to expand indirect source rules statewide.
California climate regulators working to resubmit LCFS amendments
A California Air Resources Board official said the agency is planning to beat the deadline to resubmit the program to the Office of Administrative Law.
Bonta settles with San Diego housing project over wildfire risk
The four-year court battle over the development was one of the most prominent examples of the increasing clash between two of California’s top priorities.
Barely into spring, Phoenix nears first triple-digit heat day of 2025
On average, the Southwest city doesn't reach 100 degrees until May 11, the National Weather Service said.
24 dead as wildfires ravage South Korea, forcing evacuations
An ancient Buddhist temple, houses, factories and vehicles were destroyed in the wildfires that have burned more than 43,000 acres, officials said.
Parched Spain emerges from drought only to face floods
Drought relief came at a price, as flash floods forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes, closed schools and highways, and swept cars away.
Noem outlined major restructuring of FEMA in private meeting
The Homeland Security secretary expressed support for eliminating long-term disaster recovery efforts under the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Trump’s test for GOP lawmakers: Defend him or local universities
Some conservative lawmakers are quietly urging the president to restore funding cuts that threaten academic institutions in their states.
EPA rewrites grant rules as Zeldin tries to take back $20B in climate money
Advocates fear that the changes could help the agency administrator repossess billions of dollars that were awarded under the Biden administration.
New Supreme Court battle has potential to hobble Congress
Revival of a long-dormant legal theory could be the next step in an ongoing assault against the federal government. The court may not go that far.
NWS cuts could degrade storm forecasts, scientists say
The Trump administration's push to downsize the National Weather Service has compelled agency leaders to fly fewer weather ballon launches.
FEMA is ‘too complicated,’ analyst tells lawmakers
But no one at the hearing endorsed President Donald Trump's suggestion to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Enviros sue Interior, NOAA, CEQ for records on endangerment finding
The lawsuit says the Trump administration is withholding details about plans to revoke a scientific determination that serves as the foundation for climate rules.
After devastating blaze, Hawaii residents look to get ‘Firewise’
Hawaiians are taking part in a rapidly growing program that helps residents assess their communities' fire risk and make plans to mitigate it.
South Korea’s Andong city residents advised to flee as fires spread
Thousands of firefighters in South Korea were battling at least nine wildfires across the country.