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Tag Archives: Army Corps of Engineers
California’s Drought Is Worse Than We Thought
Our tools for managing water in the West are growing more inaccurate.
Will the Jamaica Bay Restoration Project Save New York From Rising Seas?
A major restoration project aims to protect the Jamaica Bay area — and all of New York — by returning salt marshes and sand dunes to their natural states. But will it be too late for the people of Broad Channel?
Infrastructure Bill Makes First Major U.S. Investment in Climate Resilience
The measure includes $47 billion to help communities prepare for the new age of extreme fires, floods, storms and droughts that scientists say are worsened by human-caused climate change.
The Lummi Nation’s Secret to Saving Fragile Ecosystems
The Lummi Nation has a long, proud history of contesting ecologically unfriendly projects. Can it pull off one more big win?
Climate Change Is Bankrupting America’s Small Towns
Repeated shocks from hurricanes, fires and floods are pushing some rural communities, already struggling economically, to the brink of financial collapse.
Biden Administration Backs Oil Sands Pipeline Project
The administration urged a court to throw out a challenge brought by tribal and environmental groups, backing a pipeline that would carry Canadian oil across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Biden Must Stop the Line 3 Pipeline in Minnesota
The fight over the pipeline will be, at least for now, where Biden’s climate commitment will be judged.
Line 3 Protest Tests 2 of Biden’s Campaign Pledges
The Line 3 pipeline would carry oil from Canada across Minnesota, crossing sensitive waterways as well as tribal lands. On Monday, protesters gathered to try to stop construction.
A 20-Foot Sea Wall? Miami Faces the Hard Choices of Climate Change.
A proposal to construct barriers for storm surge protection has forced South Floridians to reckon with the many environmental challenges they face.
Biden’s Chance to Save the Everglades
Reviving the South Florida ecosystem enjoys bipartisan support and deserves federal funding.
Big Step Forward for $50 Billion Plan to Save Louisiana Coast
An environmental assessment said the project’s next step would largely benefit coastal areas, though it might also affect some marine life, especially dolphins.
‘Very High Risk’: Longshoremen Want Protection From the Virus So They Can Stay on the Job
Port workers want early access to the coronavirus vaccine so they can prevent outbreaks that could shut down the nation’s ports and further damage the economy.
Armed Mexicans Were Smuggled In to Guard Border Wall, Whistle-Blowers Say
In a complaint unsealed on Friday, whistle-blowers working on President Trump’s wall said that contractors were illegally bringing in Mexican guards to protect construction sites.
Permit Denied for Pebble Mine Project in Alaska
The Army Corps of Engineers denied a permit for the proposed Pebble Mine project, saying it was “contrary to the public interest.”
What It Took to Free a Whale Entangled in 4,000 Pounds of Fishing Gear
The influx of whales to cleaner waters off New York City has meant that the number of them injured or killed there is on the rise.
U.S. Flood Strategy Shifts to ‘Unavoidable’ Relocation of Entire Neighborhoods
Using tax dollars to move whole communities out of flood zones, an idea long dismissed as radical, is swiftly becoming policy, marking a new and more disruptive phase of climate change.
Medics Save Lives. Let Them.
The U.S. military, with its experience in disasters and its multiple medical corps, could do more to end the pandemic.
New Conditions on Alaskan Mine Could Delay Vast Project That Donald Trump Jr. Opposes
The Army Corps of Engineers will impose new mitigation conditions on the developers of the proposed Pebble Mine, potentially pushing approval past the election.
It’s Trump Jr. vs. Trump Sr. Over an Alaskan Mineral Mine
The move toward opening the Pebble Mine has surfaced a rare dispute between Donald Trump Jr. and his father’s administration.
Arizona Finds Coronavirus Among Border Wall Workers
Two workers on the border wall learned they have the virus, prompting fears of further spread. Some residents had urged a halt to construction during the pandemic.
How Do You Fight the Coronavirus Without Running Water?
Entire communities around the country face this terrifying virus without being even able to wash their hands.
Andrew Cuomo to President Trump: Mobilize the Military to Help Fight Coronavirus
The time is growing short and fewer options are available. Using federal troops to help create hospital beds is one we should try.
Trump Administration Presses Cities to Evict Homeowners From Flood Zones
The Trump administration is starting to insist that towns use eminent domain laws to force homeowners off flood-prone land. Notices are already going out.