Floods

Rain in South Florida: Flash flood watch extended for Miami as more rain forecast

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Rain in South Florida: Flash flood watch extended for Miami as more rain forecast

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida. (AP) – A tropical disturbance brought rare flash flooding to much of South Florida as residents prepared for heavier rains Thursday and Friday. Wednesday showers and subsequent flooding Blocked roads, floating vehicles and a delay for the Florida Panthers en route to the Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers. … Read more

Vermont becomes first state to pass law requiring oil companies to pay for damages caused by climate change

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Vermont becomes first state to pass law requiring oil companies to pay for damages caused by climate change

Vermont became the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damages caused by climate change after the state suffered as a result. catastrophic summer floods and damage caused by other extreme weather conditions. Republican governor. Phil Scott allowed the bill to become law without his signature … Read more