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Trump Plans to ‘Wean off of FEMA’ After Hurricane Season, Saying States Can ‘Handle It’

Trump Plans to ‘Wean off of FEMA’ After Hurricane Season, Saying States Can ‘Handle It’

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he is planning to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) “as it exists today” after the 2025 hurricane season. Trump said he wants to make disaster response and recovery the responsibility of states rather than the federal government. “We want to wean off of FEMA, and we want […]
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High Levels of Mercury Found in Alligators in Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia

High Levels of Mercury Found in Alligators in Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia

In a new study, scientists have detected high levels of mercury contamination in alligators from the Okefenokee Swamp in southeastern Georgia. The contamination in the alligators could be an indicator of more widespread heavy metal contamination in the region, which could be harmful to other wildlife, and ultimately humans. “Alligators are very ancient creatures, and […]
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