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Severe winter weather is linked to climate change, say most Americans in poll

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That was followed by three hurricanes in close succession. Rosiland Lathan, 60, of Minden, Louisiana, said she’s a believer because it seems that summers are getting hotter and winters colderincluding a couple years ago, when snow and ice kept her car stuck at work for several days. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

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Weekly update from PND

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Foundations, corporations pledge support for Hurricane Ida relief. Bloomberg Philanthropies commits $10.5 September 6, 2021 Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a $10.5 million for UN climate capacity.

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Exploring Disaster Philanthropy: Part 2

Connection Cafe

The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina , about 22% of total funding went to the American Red Cross (ARC). About 50% of funding at this point for Hurricane Harvey has gone to ARC. Click here to read part 1 of this series.

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Nearly half of National Weather Service offices are critically understaffed amid surge in severe weather

Fast Company Tech

I’m incredibly concerned because this affects everyone in every part of the country, Sorensen said, noting the potential for severe storms Friday in House Speaker Mike Johnson’s home district near Shreveport, Louisiana, where the data shows a 13% vacancy rate, well below the average for the south and the rest of the country.