The Eaton fire in Southern California destroyed over 9,000 structures and damaged nearly 1,100 others, leaving Shai McCall and her family without a home, and forcing them to start over.
Category: ENVIRONMENT
Posted inNational Sports
NFL Players Coalition draws attention to Black families’ loss of farmland
Black Americans have lost millions of acres of agricultural land in the last century due to legal hurdles, according to the Players Coalition, with only 23 states and the District of Columbia having enacted a statute to help families maintain property over generations.
Posted inClimate Change
PRESS ROOM: Top climate organizations react to Trump’s executive orders attacking health, environment, climate and clean energy jobs
President Trump’s administration has introduced policies that undo environmental protections, including the confirmation of Lee Zeldin as the 17th EPA administrator, which threatens the rights of millions of Americans to clean air, water, and energy.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
PRESS ROOM: Broadmead awarded Level II accreditation by ArbNet Accreditation Program
Broadmead, a Life Plan community in Cockeysville, Md., has received Level II accreditation by ArbNet Accreditation Program for its 94-acre arboretum, recognizing its commitment to sustainability and conservation.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Winter storm that dropped record-breaking snow in New Orleans spreads into Florida and the Carolinas
A major winter storm dumped record-breaking snow and sleet across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia, and eastern Carolinas, causing widespread travel disruptions, school closures, and power outages, as well as at least three deaths due to the cold weather.
Posted inWord In Black
New clean air rules help communities suffering from pollution
The EPA has tightened restrictions on nitrogen oxide emissions from power plants and other industrial facilities, which will benefit Black communities who are disproportionately exposed to these pollutants.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Asbestos exposure still compromising the health of U.S. veterans
The U.S. military used asbestos-containing products throughout the last century, exposing many service members to the material’s toxic fibers, and veterans are still grappling with the health implications of being exposed to asbestos while in the Armed Forces.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week
California and Washington state are recovering from storm damage and power outages, while forecasters warn of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
First hypothermia alert of the year arrives as cold season begins
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has urged residents to stay vigilant during Hypothermia Season, which runs from November 1st to March 31st, 2025, and has provided recommendations for helping neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Posted inClimate Change
Residents slog through flooded streets, clear debris after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida
Florida residents are dealing with flooded streets, downed power lines, and damaged homes after Hurricane Milton struck the state, while the Federal Emergency Management Agency has enough money to deal with the immediate needs of people impacted by the storm, but will need additional funding at some point.
Posted inNational News
Residents attempt recovery efforts in devastation of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in North Carolina, leaving over 40 people dead and causing widespread destruction, while the White House has provided assistance to those affected by the storm.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Solar power companies are growing fast in Africa, where 600 million still lack electricity
Easy Solar and Altech, two locally owned companies, are providing solar power to some of the poorest homes in Central and West Africa, helping to reduce reliance on kerosene and other fuels and improve access to electricity.