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climate-change
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
DevOps

Don't blame cloud seeding for the Dubai floods

Severe floods hit UAE due to record rainfall causing damage and fatalities. Questions arise about cloud seeding as a potential cause. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Flood damage raises alarms about California's next 'disaster insurance gap'

Increasing severe weather events in Southern California, such as floods and mudslides, are becoming the new normal.
Many residents in imperiled areas are unable to secure sufficient insurance policies to protect their homes and belongings. [ more ]
euronews
3 months ago
Europe politics

EU pledges to prolong aid to Italy's flood-devastated region

EU Commission President announces 1.2 billion euro aid package for the reconstruction of Emilia-Romagna region after devastating floods.
President von der Leyen attributes the floods to climate change and emphasizes the need for prevention measures. [ more ]
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russia
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate 110,000 people as record floods set to worsen

Fast-melting snow causing severe flooding in Russia and Kazakhstan.
Over 110,000 people evacuated due to flooding in Western Siberia and Ural River regions. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Cities in Russia's Urals, west Siberia brace for worst floods in decades

Over 10,400 homes flooded in Russia's Urals, Siberia, Volga, and central regions due to swift melting snow triggering severe flooding.
Europe's third-longest river, the Ural River, swelled rapidly, leading to emergency declarations in the Orenburg region near Kazakhstan. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Federal emergency declared in Russia's flood-hit Orenburg region

Thousands evacuated due to Ural river flooding in Russia's Ural Mountains.
Worst floods in decades impacting Russian regions and parts of Kazakhstan. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Los Angeles

California storms ease leaving threat of more flooding and possible landslides

Heavy rainfall in southern California has caused floods and the threat of landslides.
The storm dumped record amounts of rain in Los Angeles, causing damage to homes and prompting evacuations. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Less rain forecast but historic Southern California storm still threatens flooding and landslides

A slow-moving storm has brought record amounts of rain to Southern California, causing floods and raising the risk of landslides.
The storm has already caused damage to homes and forced evacuations in some areas. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Live updates: California hit by atmospheric river; hundreds of thousands without power

A historic storm has hit California, causing floods, tornadoes, and mudslides.
Hundreds of thousands of people are without power and there are flash flood warnings for over a million residents in Los Angeles. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
10 hours ago
OMG science

I've seen how deadly floods are devastating Europe we are not prepared for what's next

The climate emergency is currently impacting Europe, with devastating floods causing destruction and loss of life, signaling the urgency of climate action. [ more ]
euronews
1 month ago
Europe news

Rare protest rocks Russia after dam bursts near Kazakh border

Around 10,000 homes flooded in the Orenburg region near the Kazakhstan border.
Protests in Orsk demanded compensation post-dam collapse; government declared federal emergency with ongoing evacuations. [ more ]
Secret London
3 months ago
London

London Braving '28 Hours Of Rain' As Met Office Issue Flood Warning

London is experiencing 28 hours of continuous rain with a weather warning for floods
The yellow weather warning for rain indicates possible disruption to transport and risk of flooding and delays [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

First of back-to-back atmospheric rivers drenches Northern California while moving south

Northern California is experiencing heavy rain and floods due to the first of two atmospheric rivers.
The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and warnings for the Bay Area and Central Coast, as well as for San Diego County. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

Who got hit hardest in 2023's epic floods? The people who grow your food

Poor rural communities in California sustained significant damage and lasting effects from the floods in 2023.
Inadequate maintenance and delayed improvements by local districts and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contributed to the severity of the flooding in these areas. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Public will be at risk if Labour drops 28bn green plan, warns fire union chief

The head of the Fire Brigades Union warns that dropping the plan to spend £28bn a year on green investment will put the public at risk.
Floods, wildfires, and storms are increasing due to climate breakdown, and the fire service is struggling to cope with the rise in extreme weather events. [ more ]
www.france24.com
4 months ago
France politics

France closes major motorways as cold snap hits

French authorities closed motorways after a cold wave hit the country. Transport Minister Clement Beaune expressed frustration with the national weather agency's failure to predict the snow. The cold weather worsened existing problems in areas affected by recent floods. [ more ]
euronews
6 months ago
France politics

State of emergency declared in parts of France after flooding

Parts of eastern and northern France are in a state of emergency due to devastating floods.
The regions of Pas-de-Calais and Haute-Savoie have been particularly affected, with thousands forced to evacuate.
President Macron has announced a support fund of €50 million but officials say it won't be enough. [ more ]
euronews
6 months ago
France politics

Macron pledges 50 million for flood victims in Pas-de-Calais

Emmanuel Macron promised a €50 million support fund for local authorities in the Pas-de-Calais region affected by flooding.
Another support fund will be launched for farmers affected by the storm in Brittany and Normandy.
244 communes have been classified as natural disasters, with 214 in the Pas-de-Calais and around thirty in the Nord. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Environment

Climate Change Makes East Africa's Deadly Floods Worse, Study Finds

Heavy rain and floods in East Africa have killed at least 300 people and displaced millions.
This year's extreme rainfall is about double what it would have been without human-caused climate change. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Health

At risk: 10 ways the changing climate is creating a health emergency

The climate crisis is putting billions of lives at risk, with those in poorer countries being particularly vulnerable.
Over half of known diseases are made worse by the climate crisis.
Rising temperatures and floods create more favorable conditions for disease-carrying mosquitoes. [ more ]
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