Death toll mounts to 46 as Hurricane Ida floods east coast; Democrats blast Texas abortion law, vow to fight it; Dying winds help crew battle Caldor fire that threatens Lake Tahoe

Published: Sept. 2, 2021, 6 p.m.

Comprehensive coverage of the day\u2019s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\n\nAt least 46 dead as Hurricane Ida hits east coast, bringing historic flash flood warnings.\nPresident Joe Biden urges passage of $1.5 infrastrcuture bill to address climate change worsened wildfires and hurricane.\nCooler weather helps fire crews battle Caldor fire threatening Lake Tahoe communities.\nCongressional hearing on dire Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report.\nDemocrats blast Texas abortion ban, vow to fight it and pass bill legalizing abortion.\nMother of Elijah McClain welcomes charges against officers-paramedic who killed him.\nVirginia Governor grants posthumous pardons of Martinsville 7.\nBerkeley joins San Francisco to mandate vaccine proof to enter restaurants and bars.\nSan Diego Supervisors declare health misinformation a public crisis, amidst pandemic.\nDoorDash gig workers rally outside CEO\u2019s Pacific Heights home demanding better pay and working conditions.\n\nPhoto of Hurricane Ida flooding in New York, by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.\nThe post Death toll mounts to 46 as Hurricane Ida floods east coast; Democrats blast Texas abortion law, vow to fight it; Dying winds help crew battle Caldor fire that threatens Lake Tahoe appeared first on KPFA.