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The Daily Climate
- Stung by Iran war, countries are turning against U.S. fossil fuelsAs economies in Asia and Europe reel from the energy disruption, leaders make plans to permanently replace imported oil and gas with homegrown energy.
- EPA sets ‘no surprises’ science policy, reassigns researchersStaff expressed frustration with how the transfers are being handled and perceive them as yet another measure to traumatize the workforce.
- As Trump boosts coal, opponents warn of higher costs and more pollutionThe Trump administration is using emergency powers and subsidies to keep U.S. coal plants running. Market analysts believe no coal plant closures are likely during President Donald Trump's term.
- Federal delay of silica dust rule leaves coal miners at risk of black lungFederal regulators have indefinitely postponed a rule designed to limit coal miners’ exposure to harmful silica dust, citing ongoing litigation.
- There’s hope for the offshore wind industry — yes, reallyTrump’s court losses give the wind industry a chance to get back on stable footing.
Recovery Diva
- Communities are Waiting on Billions in Disaster Funding From This AdministrationFrom NPR: Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration “Placerville is one of hundreds of communities around the country waiting on a growing backlog at FEMA. States say that under the Trump administration, disaster funding … Continue reading →
- GOP Ready to Deal with Homeland Security ShutdownJust released (4:26pm) by the NY Times: Trump Administration Live Updates: G.O.P. Leaders Reach Deal to End Homeland Security Shutdownhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/01/us/trump-news “Homeland Security: House and Senate Republicans agreed on Wednesday to advance a bipartisan plan to fund the Homeland Security Department, … Continue reading →
- The DHS Shutdown May Never EndFrom Politico: The DHS Shutdown Might Never Endhttps://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/30/the-dhs-shutdown-might-never-end-00851464 “Washington is locked in a high-stakes game of chicken over Department of Homeland Security funding, raising the possibility that thousands of federal workers could go unpaid for several more weeks — if … Continue reading →
- FEMA Restores Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities ProgramFrom PBS: FEMA complies with court order to resume major disaster preparedness grant program. “The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday opened applications for a major resilience grant program that the agency canceled last year, less than three weeks after … Continue reading →
- The Personal Cost of DHS ShutdownFrom HSToday: FEMA and the Human Cost of a Government Shutdown “I served our nation as a civil servant. I experienced the stress, financial impact, and uncertainty. My children were impacted too. What made it worse was hearing public speculation … Continue reading →


