Pam Radtke Russell

Natural Disasters

Contractors Start Digging Out, Evaluating Hurricane Harvey Damage

As the impact of the disaster grows clearer, many still lack power

September 5, 2017

While some already have contracts, others are still securing businesses and families.

Natural Disasters

Aerial Images, Before and After Harvey

Scale of damage to the Texas coastline where hurricane made landfall plainly visible

Pam Radtke Russell

Jeff Rubenstone

September 4, 2017

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Images of the Texas coastline, before and after Harvey made landfall, show the scale of devastation in small communities in the path of the storm

Natural Disasters

Hurricane Harvey Damage Revealed in Aerial Photos

Coastal communities hit hard by the storm show aftermath of floodwaters and high winds

Pam Radtke Russell

September 4, 2017

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Nearmap, which produces high-resolution satellite imagery for construction and engineering firms, governments and utilities, conducted a flyover of Rockport and Ingleside, Texas, north of Corpus Christi on Aug. 31.

Duke Cancels Nuclear Plants, Promises $6 Billion in Investments

Pam Radtke Russell

September 4, 2017

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Duke shelves plans for reactors in Florida and North Carolina, plans for more solar in Florida.

Construction Leads Employment Gains in August

Further gains expected following Hurricane Harvey

Pam Radtke Russell

September 1, 2017

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Hurricane Harvey is likely to boost work even further, says economist.

Natural Disasters

Prolonged Rains Conceal Full Hurricane Harvey Destruction

August 30, 2017

Focus on saving lives in Texas delays full assessment of damage.

FERC Approves $2-Billion Midwest Pipeline

Pam Radtke Russell

August 29, 2017

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The pipeline is the first major approval by the agency since February.

DOE Study Faults Natural Gas, Not Renewables, for Coal and Nuclear Failures

Pam Radtke Russell

August 24, 2017

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While expected to favor fossil fuels, the relatively neutral study embraces the generally accepted fact that natural gas is forcing coal and nuclear plant retirements.

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