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Lifting Restrictions Does Not Guarantee Confidence
Colton Campbell – Fellow

 While it looks like President Biden will not reach his goal of having 70% of all Americans at least one vaccine dose by Independence Day, most states have already fully lifted COVID-19 capacity and distancing restrictions or are inching closer to doing so.

By Colton Campbell - IEDC Fellow

June 1st marked the official start date of the Atlantic hurricane season. Running to the end of November, the forecast for the 2021 season is that it will be active with a 60% chance of reach above-average levels according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

By Chance Robinson, IEDC Intern

Tornado Alley has dominated the myths and stories of extreme weather in America. It is where storm chasers flock in hopes to capture the intense power that a tornado produces. However, it is not Tornado Alley where you are at greatest risk of being hit or killed by a tornado, it is the Deep South.

IEDC’s board of directors and staff extend our deepest sympathies to the victims of the recent mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, and to their friends, families, and broader communities.