FAQ: Crisfield's Climate Crisis and Maryland's Environmental Challenges
Summary
What is the current situation of Crisfield?
Crisfield, a town just 3 feet above sea level on the Eastern Shore, is facing a slow-moving disaster as it disappears into the Chesapeake Bay, exacerbated by the recent withdrawal of $36 million in FEMA mitigation funds.
Why did Crisfield lose its FEMA funding?
The article does not specify the exact reason for the withdrawal of FEMA funds, but it occurred in April, following an initial award last summer for phase one of a project to protect the town from flooding and sea-level rise.
How are Trump policies affecting Maryland’s climate efforts?
Trump policies are threatening Maryland’s climate efforts by cutting federal grants for flood prevention and clean energy incentives, and attempting to repeal state laws aimed at addressing climate change.
Who is affected by the loss of FEMA funds in Crisfield?
The dwindling population of Crisfield, a historic town known as the ‘Seafood Capital of the World,’ is directly affected, facing increased vulnerability to flooding and sea-level rise without the planned protective measures.
What are the implications of the Trump administration’s stance on climate change for Maryland?
The implications include reduced funding for climate resilience projects, loss of clean energy incentives, and challenges to state-level climate change legislation, undermining Maryland’s environmental and climate goals.
What is being done to address the rediscovered 19th-century children’s graves near Cheltenham?
Sen. William C. Smith Jr. and former Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi are working to rectify the neglect of the graves, which belong to black children who died while imprisoned at a now-defunct youth detention center.
How has Gov. Wes Moore responded to criticism regarding the reparations bill?
Gov. Wes Moore pushed back against critics by vetoing the legislation and drafting his own plan, though his administration has refused to share the details of this alternative, citing it as draft material.
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