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Home Collapses into Ocean at Cape Hatteras

An unoccupied home collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean in Buxton, North Carolina, on June 2, 2026. It was the fifth such collapse in the area during 2026.
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Study Links Wetland Loss to $10 Billion in Flood Claims

A study ties U.S. wetland loss after the 2023 Sackett ruling to $10 billion in added flood insurance claims. Researchers say unprotected wetlands previously provided $177 billion in flood-mitigation benefits nationwide.
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Western Reservoirs Open to Unlimited Fishing During Drought

Wildlife officials in Colorado and Oregon lifted fishing limits at multiple reservoirs due to severe drought. Managers expect the reservoirs to dry up by summer, prompting early unrestricted fishing seasons.
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Colorado River Reservoirs Risk Near-Empty Levels

Experts project Colorado River reservoirs could nearly dry up after another warm, arid winter. Even wetter conditions would only temporarily refill lakes Mead and Powell before overuse drains them again.
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Weather Disrupts Broccoli and Cauliflower Supplies

Freezing temperatures and heavy rain in California reduced broccoli and cauliflower availability in early 2026. Mexican broccoli helped meet demand as prices rose and shortages lasted through late May.

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Home Collapses into Ocean at Cape Hatteras

An unoccupied home collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean in Buxton, North Carolina, on June 2, 2026. It was the fifth such collapse in the area during 2026.
us Environment

Study Links Wetland Loss to $10 Billion in Flood Claims

A study ties U.S. wetland loss after the 2023 Sackett ruling to $10 billion in added flood insurance claims. Researchers say unprotected wetlands previously provided $177 billion in flood-mitigation benefits nationwide.
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Western Reservoirs Open to Unlimited Fishing During Drought

Wildlife officials in Colorado and Oregon lifted fishing limits at multiple reservoirs due to severe drought. Managers expect the reservoirs to dry up by summer, prompting early unrestricted fishing seasons.
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Colorado River Reservoirs Risk Near-Empty Levels

Experts project Colorado River reservoirs could nearly dry up after another warm, arid winter. Even wetter conditions would only temporarily refill lakes Mead and Powell before overuse drains them again.