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Canadian lumber producers brace for surge in U.S. anti-dumping duty rates

Open this photo in gallery:A truck is loaded with a shipment of softwood lumber at Groupe Crete, a sawmill in Mont-Blanc, Que., on Jan. 20.Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press Canadian producers of softwood lumber are bracing for a decision this week …

Forest Service layoffs will leave the U.S. more prone to wildfires, employees say

Firings at the U.S. Forest Service will interrupt land management work that will leave the U.S. more exposed to damaging wildfires, among other impacts, according to employees at the agency. Sponsor Message

Federal layoffs hit U.S. Forest Service

San Juan National Forest and Pagosa Ranger District employees were reportedly among the 3,400 Forest Service employees laid off late last week. The layoffs were part of the federal workforce reduction being carried out by the Trump administration. …

Why So Many Eastern U.S. Wildfires?

Dear EarthTalk: Are increased shrub and tree plantings in the eastern U.S. in recent decades partially responsible for the recent uptick in wildfires across the region? –M. Major, New York, NY Wildfires are uncontrolled destructive fires that spread over …

U.S. housing market could lose nearly $1.5 trillion in value due to rising costs of climate change

It's still too soon to fully calculate the cost of the Los Angeles wildfires, but one thing is clear: The cost of insurance will go up, and that will affect not just the value of LA real estate but of real estate across the nation. The losses from …

Forest Service layoffs will leave the U.S. more prone to wildfires, employees say

Walmart will report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect

The Walmart logo is seen outside of one of its stores in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Paul Weaver | Lightrocket | Getty Images Walmart will report its latest quarterly earnings before the bell on Thursday, as investors try to parse whether softer retail …

Potential trade war has Canadian winemakers in the U.S. feeling conflicted

Open this photo in gallery:An increasing buy local sentiment strikes home differently for Canadians working at or with American wineries who are caught in the crossfire of a political battle with no clear resolution in sight.Bob McClenahan/Visit Napa …

GENESIS DONATES $300,000 TO FIRST TEE, GIRLS ON THE RUN, AND U.S. SOCCER FOUNDATION AT 2025 GENESIS INVITATIONAL

Genesis champions youth sports with $100,000 donations to First Tee, Girls on the Run, and U.S. Soccer Foundation Each donation includes a portion for community recovery efforts following the Southern California wildfires SAN DIEGO, Feb. 19, 2025 -- To …

Federal Firefighters Who Combated California Wildfires Given Pentagon Tour

Ten U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service firefighters from two separate crews who spent much of January battling Southern California wildfires were given a tour of the Pentagon this afternoon as part of a four-day, USDA-hosted trip to Washington. …

Bass' relationship with LAFD, county supervisor strained by wildfire response

The Los Angeles Fire Department is responding to claims that Mayor Bass didn't receive any early notification of the weather prior to leaving Ghana. In addition to that, text messages between Bass and County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath were released …

FEMA rejects call by Newsom's office to test soil in fire areas for toxic contaminants

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s chief disaster officer on Wednesday urged the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency to reconsider its decision to forgo post-cleanup soil testing for the Los Angeles County wildfires. The request drew a swift response from FEMA: No. …

Trump order halts wildfire prevention work around Waikōloa's high-risk power lines

The most dangerous power lines on Hawaiʻi Island sit just above Waikōloa Village, a stone's throw from people's backyards. Hawaiian Electric's Wildfire Safety Strategy, submitted to the Public Utilities Commission in January, identified the …

University of Montana studies highlight wildfire impact on reforestatio

MONTANA - Two recent studies from the University of Montana reveal that increasing wildfires and rising temperatures in the western U.S. are challenging the capacity for reforestation. The studies indicate that severe fires create vast areas needing …

Cleanup continues in Palisades, Eaton fire zones. Here's where things stand

ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- Crews are making progress in cleaning up the Palisades and Eaton fire zones. In the Palisades burn zone, the first home has cleared two phases of the cleanup process. During Phase 1, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency crews …

Worker and Family Fire Recovery Center Opens at Sylmar’s Mission College

A new recovery center where survivors of January’s wildfires can receive assistance for employment, family and business needs, has opened at Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar.  The location is one of four Impacted Worker and Family Recovery Centers …

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Pivotal Trial Begins in J&J's Talc Bankruptcy, Kennedy's Ties to Trial ...

Welcome to Law.com Class Actions: Critical Mass, a weekly briefing for class action and mass tort attorneys. This week: Opening statements began on Tuesday in a two-week trial in Houston over whether to dismiss Johnson & Johnson’s talc bankruptcy. The …

Kristen Stewart to Headline Dylan Meyer’s "The Wrong Girls" for Neon

Thu 20 Feb 2025 | 08:55 AM Kristen Stewart will topline "The Wrong Girls", a new Neon film marking the directorial debut of Dylan Meyer, which is up and running in Los Angeles — one of the first indies to kick off production following the …

LeGeyt: It’s Time to “Modernize” Ownership Rules

Curtis LeGeyt speaks at the Media Institute in a photo posted on its X feed. The head of the National Association of Broadcasters says the U.S. government has failed to adapt regulations to a changing media landscape, pushing local broadcasting “to a …

تقرير لغرينبيس حول الاستثمارات الأوروبية في الطاقة والزراعة قد تفاقم الآثار البيئية والاجتماعية في المنطقة

إنّ التحوّل نحو الاقتصاد الأخضر قد يؤدي إلى تعميق أوجه عدم المساواة الاقتصادية والاجتماعية في المنطقة في حقبة الوقود الأحفوري في حال لم يتم تصحيح المسار. BEIRUT, BEIRUT, LEBANON, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- بيان صحفي: غرينبيس الشرق …

The Importance of Reviewing and Updating Insurance Policies After a Disaster or Before the Next Storm Season

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Natural disasters are unpredictable, and the aftermath of a storm or other catastrophic events can leave homeowners, business owners, and property managers struggling to rebuild …

Why Accurate Water Damage Documentation is Essential for Successful Insurance Claims

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After experiencing water damage, whether due to flooding, a burst pipe, or a storm, homeowners and business owners face the daunting task of rebuilding. However, before any …

Feeding Pets of the Homeless Welcomes Ginny Harding-Davis as Vice President of Philanthropy & Business Development

Seasoned Fundraiser and Community Advocate Joins National Nonprofit Dedicated to Supporting Pets of People Experiencing Homelessness CARSON CITY, NV, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a leading …

Two Weeks Left for Crow Tribe Members to Apply for Disaster Assistance

Applicants Should Keep In Touch With FEMA CROW AGENCY – Crow Tribe members who had damage caused by the August 6, 2024 severe storm and straight-line winds have until February 28, 2025 to apply for disaster assistance. They can apply at the Disaster …

Newsmatics' First-Ever Hackathon Sparks Massive Student Interest, Reaches Full Capacity

Students to Transform Raw News Data into Innovative Visual Stories and Solutions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In less than a week, students in Brno, Czechia will pull an all-nighter to put their data …

Crawl Space Moisture Threat Grows: More Homeowners Turning to Encapsulation

Homeowners Address Increasing Moisture Issues with Encapsulation Solutions MUNCIE, IN, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A surge in moisture-related issues has prompted an increasing number of homeowners to seek crawl space …

Introducing ShadowHQ Notify: Secure Mass Notifications for Cyber Crisis Response

ShadowHQ Enhances Cyber Incident Preparedness Offering with Out-of-Band, Multi-Channel Mass Notifications TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ShadowHQ, a leader in cyber incident preparedness and response, today …

Caring For Others Launches ‘ReHoming Center’ for Natural Disaster Victims

Caring For Others opening ReHoming Center to provide furniture, household goods, clothes to qualified families impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, floods, etc. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caring For Others, …

OnPage Launches Five New Features to Streamline Workflow for Its Critical Communications and Collaboration Platform

OnPage’s new features improve critical communication by removing obstacles, boosting efficiency, and ensuring urgent messages reach the right people quickly WALTHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OnPage Corporation, …

Global Sustainability Summit and Awards 2025 Kicks Off with Landmark Press Conference in London and a Major Announcement

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated fourth edition of the Global Sustainability Summit and Awards 2025 has officially launched with a dynamic press conference, setting the stage for what is …

Operation Gratitude Delivers 10,000 Care Packages to LA Fire First Responders

Building on its mission, Operation Gratitude delivers 10,000 Care Packages to LA Fire First Responders, uniting communities nationwide in gratitude. LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of a nationwide …

Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California Announces New Initiative THE ART OF COLLABORATION and Partners ...

The First of Many Collaborations in a New Series ‘The Art Of…Presented by Christie’s’ Focused on Spotlighting Emerging Talent in Local Communities LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If you’ve been waiting for …

Spartan Forge Unveils Cutting-Edge Imagery Update, Including UAV-Captured Flood Data for Western North Carolina

Spartan Forge updates UAV imagery for flood zones, aiding land owners & first responders. Free access for rescue teams. Precision mapping at its best. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spartan Forge, the …

Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 17-March 1 in Hawkins County

FEMA’s mitigation specialists have partnered with Lowe’s Home Improvement to offer free advice and tips on rebuilding homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents repair, rebuild and make improvements after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA specialists will …

Preliminary Flood Maps for Harper County, Oklahoma Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Harper County, Oklahoma. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to …

FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Feb. 22 in Savannah

FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, in Savannah at the following location: Carver Village Community Center 905 Collat Ave Savannah, GA 31415 …

Preliminary Flood Maps for Madison County, Arkansas Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Madison County, Arkansas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information …

FEMA Supports State and Local Response to Ohio Valley Flooding

Following President Trump’s Approval of Emergency Declaration for Kentucky WASHINGTON -- FEMA is closely coordinating with state and local officials to provide support as widespread flooding impacts portions of Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. With …

DR Construction Takes Significant Step Toward Rebuilding Fire-Ravaged Areas in LA County

DR Construction, a custom home builder, partners with AI firm ClientSwing to enhance rebuilding efforts and expedite client communication across LA County. BELLFLOWER, CA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DR Construction, a …