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EPA eases refrigerant regulations to address rising grocery costs
1+ week, 1+ day ago (297+ words) Tippah News The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it is relaxing federal rules that restrict the use of certain refrigerants in cooling equipment. The Trump administration said the move would help lower grocery prices and reduce costs for consumers, according…...
Trump criticizes Democrats after scientists move away from extreme climate scenario
1+ week, 6+ day ago (314+ words) Tippah News President Donald Trump on Saturday criticized Democratic climate policies after researchers and news outlets reported that climate scientists are moving away from the most extreme emissions scenario formerly used in United Nations-backed modeling. In a post on Truth…...
FEMA review panel urges states to take lead in disaster response
3+ week, 4+ min ago (378+ words) Tippah News A Trump administration panel that reviewed the Federal Emergency Management Agency called on Thursday for a major shift of disaster responsibility to state and local governments, the FEMA Review Council said in its final report. The report recommends…...
Weather's Whimsy and War: A Spring of Uncertainty
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (322+ words) Springtime in America usually brings a gentle awakening'flowers bloom, the air warms, and hope blossoms anew. But this year, the season feels more like a rollercoaster ride, with each turn marked by a fresh crisis or calamity. In the Pacific,…...
Mississippi agriculture commissioner opposes California climate reporting law
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (204+ words) Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson has taken steps to shield state agribusinesses from California's new climate reporting requirements. Gipson signed an administrative order Monday that directs Mississippi agencies not to enforce or assist with California's mandates, which target…...
Supreme Court to hear oil and gas challenge to climate-change lawsuits
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (238+ words) The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits that seek billions of dollars in damages tied to climate change, including a case from Boulder, Colorado, the court said. Suncor…...
Study Finds Higher Fatality Risk in Mobile Homes
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (121+ words) Tippah News New research shows that residents are 15 to 20 times more likely to be killed in a mobile or manufactured home compared to a permanent residence, according to a safety alert from the National Weather Service. The findings highlight the…...
Mid-South marks 18 years since historic tornado outbreak
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (83+ words) Tippah News Eighteen years ago today, a significant tornado outbreak swept through the Mid-South, causing widespread damage and loss of life, according to local reports. The event remains one of the most destructive weather incidents in the region's history. Emergency…...