Zahra Hirji

1 week ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Zahra Hirji

When a series of deadly storms and tornadoes pummeled Arkansas in mid-March, downing power lines and tearing up homes, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked the federal government for money to not only help repair the damage, but also boost the state’s defenses against future disasters. On May 8, President Donald Trump approved the state’s request for funds to help individuals and families recover.

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Zahra Hirji

Damage and debris following the March 31 EF3 tornado that left four persons dead and 28 injured in Wynne, Arkansas, on April 10 (Bloomberg) -- When a series of deadly storms and tornadoes pummeled Arkansas in mid-March, downing power lines and tearing up homes, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked the federal government for money to not only help repair the damage, but also boost the state’s defenses against future disasters.On May 8, President Donald Trump approved the state’s request for...

1 month ago | propertycasualty360.com | Zahra Hirji

The Sierra Club and three other environmental groups are suing the Trump administration for removing these online tools, arguing they are vital for protecting communities from environmental risks. (Credit: freshidea/Adobe Stock) (Bloomberg) — The White House effort to scrub government websites of environmental data has researchers and activists trying to recreate several lost mapping tools to protect communities vulnerable to pollution and climate change.

1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Zahra Hirji

The White House effort to scrub government websites of environmental data has researchers and activists trying to recreate several lost mapping tools to protect communities vulnerable to pollution and climate change. One of them pinpointed existing air and water pollutant risks nationwide, for example. Another mapped low-income areas facing high energy costs, while a third showed the location and costs of future climate threats.

1 month ago | financialpost.com | Zahra Hirji

Advertisement 1Government officials and advocates used them to help communities disproportionately affected by climate change and pollution. Article content(Bloomberg) — The White House effort to scrub government websites of environmental data has researchers and activists trying to recreate several lost mapping tools to protect communities vulnerable to pollution and climate change. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.