Sophia Schmidt
Stories
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The government shutdown is delaying an assistance program families use to heat homes
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps about 6 million U.S. households pay energy bills, buy fuel, or fix broken heaters. The shutdown has stalled funds.
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Homes are increasingly at risk from floods. Elevation can help
Climate change is raising the risk of dangerous flooding, especially in coastal communities. For some towns on the Jersey Shore, the most practical solution is raising homes off the ground.
