Month: March 2019

Nebraska – Worst flooding in state’s history – Video

More rain is expected. How will farmer’s cope? 

National Guard troops activated.

Three-quarters of the state has been impacted.

The financial impact could be up to $1 billion.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts joined CBSN to discuss his state’s response to the floods

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March 20, 2019 at 08:59PM

Severe Midwest flooding could last all spring – Video

“Unprecedented.” “Historic.” “Severe.” “Extraordinary.” “Catastrophic.” “Worst flooding in the state’s history.” Just some of the words used to describe the flooding.

https://uw-media.usatoday.com/embed/video/39227861?placement=snow-embed

The severe flooding that has swamped much of the region may be a long way from over, because snowmelt and spring rains could create additional flooding in the weeks ahead warns Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.

In neighboring Nebraska, 88 cities and 74 counties have issued emergency declarations.

We’ve already the most widespread damage in our state’s history, says Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/03/20/midwest-flooding-nebraska-iowa-missouri-could-last-all-spring/3220970002/

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March 20, 2019 at 08:29PM

More Global Warming Problems In Canada

With or without icebreaker, Qajaq can’t get through, says coast guard | CBC News

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March 20, 2019 at 08:14PM

New Statesman: Rich People Plan to Flee the Earth to Escape Climate Catastrophe

Guest essay by Eric Worrall New Statesman author Eleanor Penny believes she has worked out why rich people don’t appear to care about the imminent climate catastrophe. Who gets to survive climate change? By ELEANOR PENNY 19 March 2019 As the waters rise, the rich are readying their arks to escape oncoming environmental crisis.  In November,…

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March 20, 2019 at 08:06PM