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Kate Waxman
Coverage of Kate Waxman in the Nexus archive.
U.S. Government Accountability Officeorganization1Federal Emergency Management Agencyorganization1second Trump administrationtopic1Amy Greenperson1institutional knowledgetopic1disaster responsetopic1Biscayne Bayplace1hammerhead shark nurserytopic1Miami’s drinking water aquifertopic1sawfishtopic1ocean heattopic1
- FEMA Downsizing Exacerbates Longstanding Problems, Imperils Disaster Response, Federal Watchdog Says
A report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office states that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's downsizing during the second Trump administration has worsened existing workforce challenges and endangered disaster response. The watchdog warns that these reductions have led to a loss of institutional knowledge and experienced personnel.
- Biscayne Bay Is Slowly Becoming the Ocean
Biscayne Bay is becoming saltier and more acidic over 20 years, threatening its hammerhead shark nursery and Miami’s drinking water aquifer. Sawfish populations have declined since 2024, linked to record ocean heat.