Category: Climate and Environment

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The Northeast Nor’easter Shows Why Weather Preparedness Must Become Part Of Everyday Life

Democrat Digest Contributor|September 25, 2026

The September 26 storm offers a wider lesson about preparedness, resilient infrastructure, and taking severe weather warnings seriously.

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Climate and Environment

America’s Flood Mapping Expansion Shows How Public Data Can Strengthen Community Resilience

Democrat Digest Contributor|September 23, 2026

Expanded federal flood mapping shows how accessible public data can help communities understand hazards and prepare for emergencies.

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Climate and Environment

Great Miami Hurricane Centennial Highlights A Century Of Progress In Storm Forecasting

Democrat Digest Contributor|September 18, 2026

The Great Miami Hurricane centennial shows how a deadly 1926 disaster transformed hurricane forecasting, warnings, and preparedness.

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Climate and Environment

NOAA Report Shows Record U.S. Summer Heat Deepening Drought And Wildfire Risks

Democrat Digest Contributor|September 16, 2026

NOAA data released September 16 shows record U.S. summer heat, widespread drought, severe wildfires, and historic reservoir lows.

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Climate and Environment

Record-Breaking U.S. Summer Highlights Growing Challenge of Extreme Heat

Democrat Digest Contributor|September 14, 2026

Record U.S. summer heat is raising concerns about energy, water, wildfire risk and community resilience nationwide.

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Climate and Environment

NOAA Announces $700,000 in Extreme-Heat Planning and Research as U.S. Communities Face Rising Weather Risks

Democrat Digest Contributor|September 2, 2026

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced $700,000 in new support Wednesday for extreme-heat planning and research, giving communities and researchers additional resources to prepare for one of the country's most persistent climate-related hazards.