Posts Tagged Flooding
New Tool Shows the Impact of Climate Change on Virginia Property Values
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 31, 2018
The floodIQ website (floodiq.com)
Climate change is more than a theory. Now it’s an economic reality. And, it’s already taking a toll on property values across Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
You can access the tool here.
Nuisance Flooding Closes, Delays Workday at Schools, Naval Base in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 22, 2016
Credit: Howard Lake / Creative Commons
Around the Chesapeake Bay, a stalled weather system and remnants of Tropical Storm Julia dumped between eight and 13 inches of rain over the past few days. Flooding closed and delayed schools in the eastern part of the state. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
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From NPR News- Census End Remains Uncertain After Judge Calls New Schedule 'A Violation' September 30, 2020A day after the Census Bureau tweeted out a new "target date" of Oct. 5 for ending 2020 census counting, a federal judge in California said she thinks the schedule change may violate a court order.
- Florida's Miami-Dade Pushes Back On Loosening Of Coronavirus Restrictions September 29, 2020County Mayor Carlos Gimenez says the opening ordered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis comes too soon and he expressed concern that the number of coronavirus cases could shoot up.
- NYC To Send New Ballots To Nearly 100,000 Voters After Printing Error September 29, 2020The error comes as voting by mail is set to expand significantly due to the pandemic and as President Trump has frequently made false claims that the practice will lead to widespread electoral fraud.
- Anita Hill On Sexual Harassment In Hollywood And Beyond September 29, 2020Anita Hill, chair of the Hollywood Commission, discusses a new report's findings on sexual harassment in the industry. She also discusses Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation battle and Joe Biden.
- 'Kobe Bryant Bill' Makes It A Crime For First Responders To Photograph Dead Bodies September 29, 2020The bill, signed into law on Monday, came after reports surfaced of gruesome photos being shared of the helicopter crash site that killed Bryant and others.
- Census End Remains Uncertain After Judge Calls New Schedule 'A Violation' September 30, 2020
- From BBC News
- US election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in primetime debate September 30, 2020In a debate disrupted by angry shouting, the rivals fight over the pandemic, protests and even their families.
- Universal Credit: Plea not to axe £20 a week ‘lifeline’ September 29, 2020The Joseph Rowntree Foundation calls on the chancellor to extend an increase to Universal Credit.
- Two-fifths of plants at risk of extinction, says report September 29, 2020We are failing to harness the many benefits plants can provide, say scientists.
- Ascension Island considered as location for asylum centre September 30, 2020The British territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean was suggested as an outpost for processing asylum claims.
- Helen Reddy: Australian singer of feminist anthem I Am Woman dies September 30, 2020The Australian singer had a string of hits in the 1970s, but is best known for her feminist pop anthem.
- US election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in primetime debate September 30, 2020
