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| In the 04/25/2023 edition:
By Adaptation Without Borders on Apr 24, 2023 04:05 pm
As their name suggests, transboundary climate risks do not respect national or international borders. They are being triggered by climate change and by our adaptation responses to that challenge.
By Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 24, 2023 03:34 pm
Many recent severe wildfires have moved from wildlands into the urban periphery (the “wildland urban interface”). In their wake, they’ve left death, destruction and disruption. This has led to questions about the extent to which climate change is to blame
By Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on Apr 24, 2023 03:16 pm
The OECD has initiated a public consultation seeking comments on a draft OECD Recommendation on Building Financial Resilience to Disaster Risks.
By Seismological Society of America on Apr 24, 2023 03:11 pm
Staff in public and private hospitals in Mexico City are likely to follow well-established and reinforced earthquake early warning (EEW) protocols for evacuation, according to an ongoing study.
By Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 24, 2023 02:57 pm
Storm Arwen, described by the UK’s Met Office as “one of the most powerful and damaging winter storms of the last decade”, hit the east coast of Scotland and northern England in late November 2021.
By Anticipation Hub on Apr 24, 2023 02:35 pm
What does it take to put in place an anticipatory action mechanism that works reliably, sustainably, and at scale? A new guidance document suggests the essential requirements.
By Eos - AGU on Apr 24, 2023 02:27 pm
Scientists are working together to establish a standardized international scale for measuring and reporting the intensities and impacts of earthquake shaking.
By Climate Central on Apr 24, 2023 02:00 pm
Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate progress and to focus on current challenges, including climate change.
By World Meteorological Organization on Apr 24, 2023 12:25 pm
The State of the Global Climate 2022 shows that in terms of global temperature, the years 2015-2022 were the eight warmest on record despite the cooling impact of a La Niña event for the past three years.
By World Bank, the on Apr 24, 2023 11:29 am
Critical factors that exacerbate the impacts of climate change on population health are low governance and limited policies on climate preparedness, deep social inequities, high levels of poverty and labor informality and overwhelmed health systems.
By Charles Darwin University on Apr 24, 2023 11:24 am
A first of its kind study into global Twitter activity during heatwaves has revealed why social media should be leveraged to spread information about extreme temperatures.
By Context on Apr 24, 2023 10:54 am
As Puerto Rico seeks to improve power grid wiped out by hurricanes Maria and Fiona, can solar microgrids help keep the lights on?
By Save the Children - India on Apr 24, 2023 10:41 am
A surge in population, rapid urbanisation making urban at-risk children vulnerable to impact of disasters and climate shocks. A child-centric approach needed in city and state-level disaster management plans.
By OutlookIndia - Outlook Group, the on Apr 24, 2023 10:31 am
Amid rising temperatures and prolonged rainless periods due to climate change, large-scale attacks of pests and diseases in tea plantations across the country have become worrisome for planters with an estimated annual crop loss of around 147 million kg.
By Thomson Reuters on Apr 24, 2023 10:14 am
Thai authorities on Saturday warned residents across large swathes of country, including the capital Bangkok, to avoid going outdoors due to extreme heat.
By The New India Express on Apr 24, 2023 09:59 am
Even as the mercury level in several parts of the state hovered around 40 degree Celsius, the Met department allayed fears of an imminent heatwave threat for Tamil Nadu. Activists, however, decry the state government’s lack of preparedness.
By Context on Apr 24, 2023 07:54 am
Tunisian technology entrepreneurs are helping farmers to cope with water shortages as the country struggles with years of drought
By The Guam daily post on Apr 24, 2023 07:41 am
To ensure the island is ready to face the threat of a tsunami, Guam Homeland Security has partnered with the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center for its expertise to prepare key players who will lead the island in the event of a disaster.
By World Bank, the on Apr 24, 2023 07:23 am
With an economy relying heavily on rain-fed agriculture, Malawi is increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks. Malawi has seen increases in the frequency and severity of droughts, which cause the poorest and most vulnerable communities the most suffering
By Seismological Society of America on Apr 20, 2023 03:39 pm
Researchers have developed a way to quickly detect and assess glacial valley landslides in coastal Alaska, which can in some cases trigger dangerous local tsunamis.
By University of Cambridge on Apr 20, 2023 01:46 pm
Heatwaves could slow or reverse India’s progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) without heat impact assessments.
By In Asia, The Asia Foundation on Apr 20, 2023 01:14 pm
While higher-income countries suffer the greatest economic losses from disasters in absolute terms, low- and middle-income countries suffer disproportionately relative to the size of their economies.
By Resilience to Nature's Challenges on Apr 20, 2023 11:29 am
A well-developed sense of shared values and resources, well-subscribed lines of communication, and strong community relationships are key factors contributing to better community recovery and resilience.
By Context on Apr 20, 2023 11:19 am
As temperatures soar in Bangladesh’s crowded capital, accessing cooler spots like parks is getting harder.
By British Broadcasting Corporation on Apr 20, 2023 11:11 am
The Caribbean island of Dominica is one of the world's most at-risk places from climate change. Can it fulfil plans to become the world's first climate-resilient nation?
By ABC News on Apr 20, 2023 11:05 am
New York City is among the most densely populated coastal communities in the world preparing for an inevitable rise in sea levels, which scientists said will amplify flooding crises from events such as thunderstorms, high tides and hurricanes.
By Public Library of Science on Apr 20, 2023 10:58 am
Building climate-resilient infrastructure is critical to sustainable development in the 21st century.
By Domas Miežetis, Ana Gabrielė Sabancevaitė on Apr 20, 2023 08:46 am
In Klaipėda, Lithuania, a group of young climate and ecology activists decided to mark Earth Day by inviting 300 students to develop a disaster prevention and response plan to avoid a climate apocalypse in Lithuania.
By Sun Publishing Limited, the on Apr 19, 2023 04:18 pm
Internationally acclaimed architect and researcher Professor Anthony Hoete and his team will this month conduct a full-scale seismic test on ancient Māori construction techniques they aim to use to rebuild a historic Bay of Plenty wharenui.
By Japan Times Ltd., the on Apr 19, 2023 04:14 pm
With its coastal forests, sugarcane farms and sweeping beaches, South Africa’s Durban might appear to be an ideal “spongy” city — one capable of absorbing water, which can be useful in combatting both flood disasters and drought.
By University of Auckland on Apr 19, 2023 02:55 pm
A cost-effective solution to strengthen Aotearoa New Zealand's riskiest buildings has been identified by researchers at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
By World Bank, the on Apr 19, 2023 02:40 pm
There is growing global recognition that disasters could pose risks to financial system stability, for example through loan losses and repricing of financial instruments, that would seriously affect the solvency and profitability of financial institutions
By Centre for Natural Disaster Science on Apr 19, 2023 02:21 pm
A new article in Nature Sustainability, cowritten by Elisa Savelli, uncovers how inequalities influence water crises and hydrological risks.
By World Bank, the on Apr 19, 2023 02:07 pm
On July 28, 2022, temperatures in Baghdad reached a blistering 51.8°C (125.2F) – the hottest day Iraq has ever recorded. Such extreme weather events are bound to become more frequent in Iraq and the broader Middle East.
By Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique on Apr 19, 2023 11:49 am
For the last 40 years, the financial losses caused by biological invasions have been equivalent to those caused by storms or floods. The costs of biological invasions rose faster than those of natural hazards over this period.
By Rappler Inc. on Apr 19, 2023 11:24 am
Rising temperatures prompted the state-run Mindanao State University (MSU) in General Santos to suspend face-to-face classes, shifting back to the online mode of holding classes in all levels of learning.
By The Print on Apr 19, 2023 11:20 am
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Science and Technology Centre for Disaster Reduction (NCDR), Taiwan
By Seismological Society of America on Apr 19, 2023 11:14 am
In the wake of the 2020-2021 Southwest Puerto Rico earthquake sequence, researchers asked emergency responders and residents in affected communities about the information they needed to prepare for the next earthquake.
By United States Geological Survey on Apr 19, 2023 11:01 am
Earthquakes cost the nation an estimated $14.7 billion annually in building damage and associated losses according to a new report released jointly today by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
By Globe and Mail, the on Apr 18, 2023 04:34 pm
Canada’s disaster relief program should restrict payments toward repairing or rebuilding structures on floodplains and other high-risk areas, concluded a report by a federal advisory panel released Monday.
By Down To Earth on Apr 18, 2023 04:25 pm
Livestock farmers in Kenya will now have the option to be protected under a $140-million expanded insurance scheme to cushion them against climate change-related frequent droughts.
By Straits Times, the on Apr 18, 2023 04:14 pm
According to global air monitoring platform IQAir, Kathmandu ranked as the most polluted city in the world over the weekend, with smoke and haze covering the Valley.
By Dartmouth College on Apr 18, 2023 04:09 pm
Dartmouth study finds snowpack to shrink, but more rain could raise flood risk.
By Mercy Corps on Apr 18, 2023 03:42 pm
Small businesses constitute 90% of businesses globally. Across Africa, Asia, and Latin America—and particularly in rural and underserved communities within these regions—they are a critical link to basic goods and services and a major driver of employment
By University of Hyderabad on Apr 18, 2023 03:23 pm
A study led by Aninda Bhattacharya used daily maximum temperature and minimum temperature data from 1970 to 2019 to investigate the trend in the frequency of occurrence of days with anomalously high temperature and days with anomalously low temperature
By Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 18, 2023 02:38 pm
To get a sense of the enormous amount of water atmospheric rivers dumped on the Western U.S. this year and the magnitude of the flood risk ahead, take a look at California’s Central Valley, where about a quarter of the nation’s food is grown.
By University of New South Wales on Apr 18, 2023 02:33 pm
When an earthquake occurs, the risk to tailings storage facilities (TSF), often referred to as tailings dams, may not be front of mind.
By Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 18, 2023 02:25 pm
The world has recently seen a number of high-profile cross-border disease outbreaks and pandemics. The COVID pandemic and multi-country Mpox (monkeypox) outbreaks are just two examples.
By World Bank, the on Apr 18, 2023 02:13 pm
Topaipí currently is at high risk of remaining isolated from the Department’s main economic and commercial arteries, and as a result is likely to suffer even greater levels of poverty and food insecurity than at present.
By The Kathmandu Post on Apr 18, 2023 02:10 pm
Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality initiated training for local residents wherein they were given lessons on safety, first aid, search and rescue operations and post-disaster risk management.
By United Nations University on Apr 18, 2023 01:57 pm
Recent paper established common definitions and terminology to improve understanding across different sectors, disciplines and geographic locations.
By Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH on Apr 18, 2023 01:48 pm
A UFZ study shows: If the population feels well informed, it has a more positive view towards nature-based flood prevention.
By University of Queensland on Apr 18, 2023 12:49 pm
The University of Queensland is working with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) to develop guidelines to help Australian grain growers decide when and how to treat fall armyworm (FAW) to save their crops and finances.
By University of Oregon on Apr 18, 2023 12:41 pm
Natural hazards monitoring will help keep Oregonians safe and advance research. |
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