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Gary, Indiana, Endures Two-Week Power Outage as Federal Help Sought
local1 day ago

Gary, Indiana, Endures Two-Week Power Outage as Federal Help Sought

Nearly two weeks after Aug. 11 storms, more than 8,600 Gary customers remained without electricity, leaving residents like 73-year-old Joetta Walker unable to use inhalation therapy and dealing with heat, spoiled food, and generator theft. Mayor Eddie Melton pressed President Trump for federal aid and urged a faster restoration, while NIPSCO said it expected to restore Gary’s power by Tuesday, as some residents cook in parks and others sleep in cars seeking relief.

via NBC News|
#gary-indiana#local#nipsco
Long Beach Braces for Heat as Thousands Remain in the Dark
local1 day ago

Long Beach Braces for Heat as Thousands Remain in the Dark

Thousands in Long Beach lost power as a heat-wave week began, with about 22,066 customers affected at the outage’s peak. By Monday morning, crews had restored power to many, but roughly 14,057 customers remained without service, after about 8,000 were restored by 11 p.m. Sunday. The outage was tied to equipment problems, and a nearby vault fire prompted firefighters to respond as crews worked to restore service amid rising temperatures.

via NBC Los Angeles|
#heat-wave#local#long-beach
London’s Barbican Offers Free Plant Cuttings Ahead of Major Conservatory Overhaul
culture2 days ago

London’s Barbican Offers Free Plant Cuttings Ahead of Major Conservatory Overhaul

The Barbican Conservatory in London is giving away 2,000 free plant cuttings to visitors who book online, ahead of a three-year, £231m restoration that will create a climate-controlled habitat, add improved access with a new lift and stairs, and fully relandscape the space; three plant-adoption events are planned (the first this week, with two more later in the year), while entry remains free and the venue aims to open daily from 2030.

via BBC|
#accessibility#barbican-conservatory#culture
Hurricane Lala Triggers Hawaii-Wide Outages, HECO Warns of Extended Restorations
weather8 days ago

Hurricane Lala Triggers Hawaii-Wide Outages, HECO Warns of Extended Restorations

Hurricane Lala cut power to roughly 178,400 Hawaiian Electric customers across Hawaii Island, Maui County, and Oahu, with HECO warning that outages could last for days or longer as transmission lines were damaged; crews — including about 100 mainland workers — are arriving to assist, while residents are urged to conserve energy and avoid downed lines.

via staradvertiser.com|
#hawaii#heco#hurricane-lala
Midwest Storms Knock Out Power for 540,000 Homes, Indiana Most Affected
weather12 days ago

Midwest Storms Knock Out Power for 540,000 Homes, Indiana Most Affected

Powerful thunderstorms across the US Midwest left about 540,000 homes and businesses without power, with Indiana hardest hit (roughly 267,000 outages). Utilities mobilized thousands of workers as restoration work could take days amid widespread damage from downed lines, trees, and flooding. The system disruptions came with multiple fatalities and flood rescues, prompting state responses including National Guard support and emergency efforts in several states.

via The Guardian|
#indiana#midwest#power-outages
Mangroves Stage a Global Comeback, Shielding Coasts and Climate
environment19 days ago

Mangroves Stage a Global Comeback, Shielding Coasts and Climate

Satellite data show the world’s mangrove forests are expanding since 2010 after decades of loss, with islands in Myanmar, Indonesia and Australia contributing to net gains. Mangroves store roughly four times more carbon than other forests and help buffer coastlines from flooding, erosion and storms. While regional degradation from harvesting and pollution persists, the overall rebound is a positive development for climate and coastal resilience, underscoring the need for continued protections, restoration, and monitoring.

via The Conversation|
#carbon-sink#climate-change#coastal-protection
Trump unveils regilded Arts of War statues as scaffolding is removed near Lincoln Memorial
politics27 days ago

Trump unveils regilded Arts of War statues as scaffolding is removed near Lincoln Memorial

President Trump shared photos showing the regilded Arts of War statues near the Lincoln Memorial after months of scaffolding, as workers complete a National Park Service restoration that addresses aging bronze and copper runoff staining; surrounding areas are partially restricted with sidewalks accessible and no road closures, and there was no immediate White House comment.

via foxnews.com|
#arts-of-war#lincoln-memorial#national-parks
Trump Oversees White House Column Makeover Amid Scaffolding
politics1 month ago

Trump Oversees White House Column Makeover Amid Scaffolding

President Donald Trump is overseeing routine restoration work on the White House North Portico, with scaffolding and a draped display surrounding the columns as crews strip years of paint and plaster and move lantern pieces. White House officials describe the effort as standard stone repair, and Trump noted the scaffolding during a Memorial Day visit, even joking about whether his predecessor Joe Biden noticed the columns.

via CNN|
#columns#north-portico#politics
Knife Cut Damages Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Liner, Park Service Says
us-news2 months ago

Knife Cut Damages Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Liner, Park Service Says

The National Park Service says a liner at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor, damaging the foam sealant from a $16 million rehabilitation; the incident was reported to U.S. Park Police amid a court case challenging the project, and officials plan to drain the pool after Independence Day to repair the liner and review surveillance footage, with reports that 70 fence post tops were thrown into the water.

via NBC News|
#lincoln-memorial#park-service#reflecting-pool