From Hurricane Maria to COVID,...

Jun 15, 2020 by

From Hurricane Maria to COVID, Gas Lobbyist-turned-Trump Energy Lawyer Uses Crises as ‘Opportunity’

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HUD officials knowingly failed...

Oct 21, 2019 by

Lawmakers questioned why HUD kicked off a funding process for 17 states affected by disasters — but left out Puerto Rico.

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Up from the ashes

Sep 25, 2019 by

Could a solar-powered uprising reshape Puerto Rico?

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Puerto Rico got rid of its coa...

May 16, 2019 by

This past January, Itiba De Jesus moved to St. Cloud, in Osceola County, Florida, in search of affordable housing and land to expand her sustainable agriculture project.

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Florida Panhandle asks: Should...

May 8, 2019 by

In normal times, helping citizens in distress through no fault of their own has been seen as a bedrock American value. But disaster relief has been politicized, adding to hurricane recovery challenges in the Florida Panhandle.

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Puerto Rico faces a flood of f...

Mar 29, 2019 by

The gas industry and its allies in Congress hope to push LNG exports to the island’s electricity grid, ravaged from climate change-fueled natural disaster.

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Puerto Rico May Hold the Answe...

Dec 31, 2018 by

The island’s special breed may help solve colony collapse disorder.

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Solar to the People

Oct 19, 2018 by

Generators were making Puerto Ricans sick after Hurricane Maria. So Monxo Lopez built a solution.

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Maria’s Devastating Impa...

Oct 18, 2017 by

[Translate] SIERRA CLUB The worst hurricane to hit the island since 1928 leaves Puerto Ricans reeling All photos by Steph Segarra...

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Hurricane Victims Don’t ...

Oct 17, 2017 by

[Translate] “Raw sewage continues to be released into waterways and is expected to continue until repairs can be made and power...

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With little relief in sight, U...

Oct 7, 2017 by

[Translate] Media coverage and government efforts are focused elsewhere as the islands struggle to recover. E.A. Crunden   CLIMATE...

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A Just Rebuilding After Climat...

Sep 30, 2017 by

A Just Rebuilding After Climate Catastrophes Means Investing in Low-Income Communities

[Translate] environment For Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico, two paths lie ahead. By Maritza Silva-Farrell / AlterNet Rebuilding...

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WATCH: SANDERS BLASTS ‘C...

Jul 4, 2016 by

WATCH: SANDERS BLASTS ‘COLONIAL’ PUERTO RICO BILL AND WALL STREET VULTURE FUNDS IN POWERFUL SENATE SPEECH

[Translate]   Election 2016 Bernie Sanders slammed PROMESA bill for taking away Puerto Ricans’ democratic rights, making...

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HOW WE DESTROY A COUNTRY

Aug 3, 2015 by

[Translate] The largest muni bond default in U.S. history is happening right now by gjohnsit DAILY KOS  While you were busy watching...

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