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How You Can Help Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts

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Late at night on Sunday August 29th, Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The good news is that no matter how far you are from the areas hit by Hurricane Ida, you can still help those impacted by the storm. You can make a gift to Team Rubicon’s Ready Reserve Fund here.

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3 Ways to Engage Community to Drive Climate Justice

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For example, one issue with access in a rural Mississippi town is that they don’t have high-speed internet access, and the state constantly cuts public school funding. At the same time, communities are facing acute climate issues in the here and now, such as losing their homes to a hurricane. says Jones.

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Trump wants to cut more disaster recovery funding. Nearly every Congressional district has recently needed the money

Fast Company Tech

When climate disasters strike, funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is just one part of the response. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) also plays a significant role by helping cities and states rebuild after hurricanes, wildfires, and other climate impacts. Meanwhile, 99.5%

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Hundreds of affordable housing projects are in limbo after Trump administration cuts contracts

Fast Company Tech

The money is often used as seed funding for affordable housing projects, turning a concept into a viable development and consequently drawing in more public and private investment. That’s pushed millions in funding already promised to small nonprofits, or yet to be awarded, into the twilight zone.

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America’s roads, bridges, and drinking water just got a ‘C’ grade—but that’s actually an improvement

Fast Company Tech

The report from the American Society of Civil Engineers, which examined everything from roads and dams to drinking water and railroads, warns that federal funding must be sustained or increased to avoid further deterioration and escalating costs. Even if current federal infrastructure funding were maintained, there still would be a $3.7

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Chevron destroyed Louisiana wetlands—and now it must pay $740 million to clean them up

Fast Company Tech

The lawsuit against Chevron was filed in 2013 by Plaquemines Parish, a rural district in Louisiana straddling the final leg of the Mississippi River heading into the Gulf of Mexico, also referred to as the Gulf of America as declared by President Donald Trump. How are oil companies contributing to Louisiana’s land loss?

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DOGE cuts AmeriCorps funding—forcing members to be discharged early

Fast Company Tech

The volunteers are especially visible after natural disasters , including Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Hurricane Helene last year. Kinsler, who is from Long Island, New York, said they packed that night and left Wednesday morning for their home base in Vicksburg, Mississippi. It celebrated its 30th year last year.