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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaks with Angelica Wind, a worker at a food drop-off and distribution center after receiving a briefing on the damage from Hurricane Helene, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Harris visits NC, pledges ongoing support after Helene

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Kamala Harris praised emergency responders involved in the recovery effort and promised that the federal government was “here for the long haul.”
Disaster

NC Republicans justifiably want federal aid for Helene recovery. But some have a history of opposing disaster relief.

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As the state continues to deal with the damage left by Hurricane Helene, several North Carolina Republicans are justifiably calling for more federal aid, but some of them previously voted against funding for FEMA and other relief bills following natural disasters.
Mountains

Crews search for survivors in North Carolina’s mountains days after Helene’s deluge

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The devastation was especially bad in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where at least 40 people died in and around the city of Asheville, a tourism haven known for its art galleries, breweries and outdoor activities.
PFAS

Biden’s efforts to remove ‘forever chemicals’ offer clear contrast to Trump’s record

The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden has implemented a plan to rid the nation’s water supply of dangerous PFAS. Under Trump, the EPA deferred to the industries responsible for the contamination.
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Biden’s EPA announces rules to slash coal pollution, speed up clean energy projects

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The new rules would reduce pollution and lead to significant public health benefits, including reductions in premature deaths, asthma cases, and emergency room visits, the EPA said.
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How to apply for a job in the American Climate Corps

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Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, retrofit homes to be more energy-efficient, fight wildfires, and more.