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Updated 6:40 pm CDT, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Repair and cleaning efforts begin on a neighborhood damaged by a tornado storm system that passed through the area, destroying homes and cutting off access to utilities, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. Tens of thousands of Ohio residents were still without power or water Wednesday in the aftermath of strong tornadoes that spun through the Midwest. less Repair and cleaning efforts begin on a neighborhood damaged…

Updated 5:06 pm CDT, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 DALLAS (AP) — Tornado warnings have expired for parts of North Texas but the area remains under a tornado watch until the evening. The National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning until 2:30 p.m. Wednesday for sections of Dallas, Tarrant and Denton counties. Forecasters say a tornado watch remains in effect throughout parts of North Texas until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dark clouds hovered in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington…

Two years ago, Atlanta was widely lauded when it committed to have all homes, businesses and city operations rely largely on renewable energy in coming decades. It was part of a wave of cities responding to more intense flooding, heat and storms, and setting ambitious goals to tackle climate change even as the Trump administration ignores the issue. Since then Atlanta has held public forums and put together a plan to achieve its goal, which…

Texas A&M University at Galveston and the Texas General Land Office found that unmitigated flooding or storm surges could cost the Texas economy about $880 billion, but there are ways to prevent that. Share this story with a friend: By Kristen CabreraMay 29, 2019 6:37 amEnergy & Environment, Government & Politics, Hurricane Harvey

From Texas Standard: Scientists are warning that new 5G internet connectivity could interfere with their ability to forecast the weather. Now, they’re bringing their concerns to Congress. 5G, or fifth-generation networks, represent the next level of internet connectivity. 5G will be faster, and, hopefully, provide cellular and internet access to more places around the world. Jonathan Behrens is a science policy analyst for the American Institute of Physics. He says the conflict between 5G and…

Texas Legislature 2019 The 86th Legislature runs from Jan. 8 to May 27. From the state budget to health care to education policy — and the politics behind it all — we focus on what Texans need to know about the biennial legislative session.  More in this series  The Texas Legislature on Sunday advanced a $250.7 billion two-year budget, ending weeks of deliberation over how much money to spend on the 2019 legislative session’s two…