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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital Congress. The House and Senate are both in session this week. The Senate will continue confirming President Joe Biden’s nominees, and the House plans to vote on some appropriations bill as well as numerous other pieces of legislation from the Oversight and Reform, Natural Resources, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. Hearings for the week include assessing the federal response to COVID-19, defending the electric grid against cyber attacks, enha...

Death toll rises following torrential rains and floods in China The death toll following torrential rains in Henan province, in central China, has risen to at least 69 as authorities continue to clean up following the extensive flooding that took place last week. The floods have caused at least 65.5 billion yuan ($US10 billion) in damages, while raising serious questions about the dangers of climate change. A woman moves a sandbag along a flooded road in the aftermath of the heaviest recorded r...

California Earthquake Authority applauds introduction of federal tax-parity legislation for disaster-mitigation incentives Share Article Legislation sponsored by California congressional leaders would end federal taxation for CEA-funded seismic-retrofit grants, other programs “We commend the bill sponsors for their hard work on this legislation and for recognizing that homeowners should not be forced to pay a tax penalty for making their homes safer and more resilient to earthquakes, wildfire...

Springbank reservoir project secures up to $165.5M in federal funding The Springbank off-stream reservoir to protect Calgary from flooding will receive up to $168.5 million in federal funding, moving it a step closer closer to becoming a reality. Social Sharing

Feds move ahead with reservoir west of Calgary Poll yes By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press on July 20, 2021. Water bubbles out of a manhole along a street near the Elbow River during flooding in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, June 22, 2013. The federal government has provided the final piece of the puzzle for a controversial reservoir that could protect Calgary from future flooding to move forward. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward CALGARY – The federal government has provided the final pie...

Fundación taiwanesa dona a Nicaragua artículos para combatir la Covid-19 Fundación taiwanesa dona a Nicaragua accesorios para combatir la Covid-19 | LA VOZ DEL SANDINISMO | productos desinfectantes, mascarillas y artículos varios para niños y adultos dirigidos a combatir el coronavirus. El donativo se hizo efectivo a través del Embajador de Taiwán en Managua, Jaime Chin Mu Wu, al ministro director del Sistema Nacional para la Prevención Mitigación y Atención de Desastres de Nicarag...

Drone surveillance A week after the first-ever drone attack in India, the authorities on Sunday banned the use, possession, sale, storage, and transportation of drones in Srinagar-the the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. District Magistrate Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz issued an order in this regard in which it was clearly mentioned that to secure the aerial space near the vital installations and highly populated areas, it is imperative to discontinue the use of drones in all social and cultura...

Canada Releases National Issues Report on Climate Change Adaptation News provided by Share this article Share this article OTTAWA, ON, June 28, 2021 /CNW/ - Communities across the country are experiencing the impacts of climate change, from extreme events such as wildfires, flooding and heat waves to rising sea levels, melting ice and permafrost, highlighting the need for adaptation action to reduce costs and build resilience. The Honourable Seamus ORegan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, and...

English News and Press Release on India about Recovery and Reconstruction and Tropical Cyclone; published on 28 May 2021 by Govt. India

Read more about Cyclone Yaas: PM visits Odisha, Bengal, announces Rs 1,000-cr financial aid on Business Standard. PM Modi undertakes aerial survey of Cyclone Yaas affected areas in Odisha and West Bengal