Research shows disproportionate flood exposure for least polluting nations
A study published in Environmental Research Letters has exposed for the first time, how inhabitants of the smallest countries ...
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Thousands flee as fourth typhoon in a month hits Philippines
Rescuers said around 7,000 people were moved from coastal areas as well as flood-prone and landslide-prone areas in ... The ...
Storm-weary Philippines evacuates thousands as Typhoon Toraji hits
Typhoon Toraji brought heavy rain and strong winds to the country's north-east, while locals begin recovery efforts from three other powerful storms in less than a month.
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Are sea level rise maps sinking people's belief in climate change?
The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Sustainability ... similar reactions in coastal towns and cities ...
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Scientists warn against serious hidden consequence of cities' coastal construction: 'The problem is becoming more visible'
A loss of natural buffer zones, combined with changes below waterways from urbanization, is increasing coastal cities' vulnerability.
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Edisto River in Colleton County crests just short of 'major' flood stage, officials shifting focus
"Unfortunately we have another coastal flood event in the next few days, so we're going to have to watch the more tidal side ...
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Flood adaptation can cut damage costs by up to tenfold – Swiss Re
Economic losses from natural catastrophes are estimated at $280 billion for 2023, with floods accounting for $51.6 billion of ...
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Brush fire breaks out in Marine Park: officials
MARINE PARK, Brooklyn (PIX11) – A brush fire sparked in Brooklyn on Wednesday, officials said. The fire broke out near a golf ...
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City of Topeka hires new Public Works Director
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka has announced the hiring of a new Public Works Director. Starting on Dec. 9, Steve Groen ...
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Nebraska Reps. Flood, Smith win reelection
Two of Nebraska's Republican incumbent congressmen coasted to reelection to the House of Representatives on Election Day while a third — Rep. Don Bacon of the state's 2nd Congressional District ...
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Growing Vulnerability of Inland Areas to Flooding Yet Homeowners Don’t Have Flood Insurance Coverage or Believe It’s Necessary: Triple-I
In recent years, insurers have grown more comfortable taking on flood risk, thanks in large part to improved data and analytics capabilities. The private flood market has changed since 2016, when only ...