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Stray bulls, hooligans to a man, are known for the damage they inflict on crops, and the road accidents they cause.Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:39:00 +0100outlookindia-263f673ba84d6e4ba7eb8a926d84b07aoutlookindiaen34.5542499446791 75.8035406465336NaturalDisastersUP governmentGoogleAdolf HitlerRanil WickremesingheImran KhanBill GatesMike GodwinMaithripala SirisenaMyung MoonSun Myung MoonZahid Hussain20181214103900https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2018/12/mil-181203-afns01.htmBy Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo, 403rd Wing Public Affairs / Published December 03, 2018. KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) -- The 2018 hurricane season, which ended Nov. 30, was an active one for the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters, who flew more than 655 hours and 83 missions into 12 named storms over the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.Tue, 04 Dec 2018 05:59:00 +0100globalsecurity-8d1c74f75b4c3ff978054716e9dd48cbglobalsecurityen9.00288 -79.5172NaturalDisastersHurricane FlorenceChris, GordonTropical Storm AlbertoHurricane CenterHurricane MichaelColorado State UniversityNational Hurricane CenterPhil KlotzbachNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationAIR FORCEAir ForceTropical Storm Gordon20181204055900https://opinion.inquirer.net/118583/weakest-linkTake the agriculture sector. The government’s economic team has noted that the farm sector needs to step up if the country is to sustain its high-growth momentum. In the first nine months of 2018, the farm sector grew by only 0.15 percent, compared to the growth in the same period last year of 4.59 percent.Wed, 02 Jan 2019 04:32:00 +0100inquirer-2656dcf0a030c425ae718c03c73aacfdinquireren6.517152 126.093399MARS-STATNaturalDisastersFloodingAgricultureErnesto PerniaCynthia VillarEmmanuel Piñol20190102043200http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1057669LEGAZPI CITY -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Bicol on Saturday allowed sea vessels in various ports in the region to sail following the lifting of Typhoon Warning Signal No. 1 in the region. Some 9,641 passengers, who were stranded in various ports in Bicol since Thursday due to Tropical....Sat, 29 Dec 2018 08:02:00 +0100pna-57c873d78938dc6bef0aff55e4f938b4pnaen12.37568 123.6287NaturalDisastersMaria LuisaNational Police20181229080200https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1779870/Cebu/Opinion/Editorial-Seasons-greetingsTHEY say the Philippines celebrates the longest Christmas season in the world with department stores starting to play Christmas songs and displaying Christmas decors during the first “ber” month, which is September. Officially, however, the Christmas season starts with the holding of the first of nine dawn masses or misa de gallo.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:46:00 +0100sunstar-d3741a13770c6335e5e4545e0832f254sunstaren14.6096 121.006NaturalDisasters20181221164600https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-46539333Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption The kanji character, pronounced like the English word "sigh", was chosen to represent the year 2018. Japan has chosen the symbol meaning "disaster" to define the year 2018. Television stations broadcast the announcement live as the master of an ancient temple in Kyoto wrote the winning term on a white panel.Wed, 12 Dec 2018 13:38:00 +0100bbc-5574aaa09f416fce7d842cab565190ddbbcen43.3800249041808 142.568966597916NaturalDisastersRio Olympics20181212133800http://www.pireport.org/articles/2004/04/30/us-disaster-agency-ups-ante-yapBy Katie Worth. HAGATNA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, April 30) - Yap residents who still are struggling in the aftermath of Typhoon Sudal will get help under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's individual assistance program. This week, FEMA announced that the assistance for individuals would be....Wed, 05 Dec 2018 17:56:00 +0100pidp-d22c5cd405f6554ee671fc3d6e5a4d82pidpen13.4402033779116 144.776219013027NaturalDisastersPresident BushRed CrossFederal Emergency Management AgencyEmergencyJohn TreanorDaily News20181205175600https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2176555/hong-kong-produced-three-times-much-tree-wasteThe amount of yard waste collected by government departments that ended up in landfill this year was triple the amount of last year, according to official data, a reflection of a noticeable increasing trend over the past five years. A total of 44,600 tonnes of yard waste was sent to landfill this year.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 12:14:00 +0100scmp-c9841c7d7db38df71a490462ad84fdc8scmpen22.4222282068564 114.157925233557EnvironmentNaturalDisastersJeremy Tam Man-hoKai TakEdwin Lau20181205121400http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1055667Subsidy for individual water service connections in relocation sites is one of the suggested projects for funding from the proposed reallocated "Yolanda" funds reverted to the National Treasury. (PNA file photo) ORMOC CITY, Leyte -- The top three policy-making bodies in Eastern Visayas approved on....Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:27:00 +0100pna-24f978c16d1a1c0241b45995dee71b0apnaenMARS-STATRegionalPolicyCrisisResponseAgricultureNaturalDisastersNational Economic and Development AuthorityRegional DevelopmentNational Disaster Risk ReductionSocial Welfare20181204092700https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-climate-crisis-is-a-health-crisis-video/This year’s 24 Hours of Reality live broadcast will explore humanity’s greatest challenge and its prospective solutionsTune into The Climate Reality Project’s 24-hour live broadcast, 24 Hours of Reality: Protect Our Planet, Protect Ourselves to learn more about how the climate crisis is impacting human health around the world.Tue, 04 Dec 2018 05:29:00 +0100scientificamerican-287c410c7c3ebcafe836924aa8f5f37cscientificamericanen38.9051 -77.0162AlternativeEnergyEnvironmentNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesRenewableEnergiesClimateChangeClimate Reality ProjectWorld Health OrganizationWHOIntergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeAl GoreTedros AdhanomTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus20181204052900https://eu.guampdn.com/story/money/2018/12/03/cnmi-recovery-continues-schools-back-session-hope-tourism/2188036002/In the five weeks since Super Typhoon Yutu, power and water has been restored to most of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the government is urging tourists to return to the commonwealth, according to an announcement from CNMI Gov. Ralph Torres.Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:53:00 +0100guampdn-34eb912266c352e68cf1d7febeb6fbf5guampdnen40.218333 -79.488056NaturalDisastersRalph TorresPacific International20181203085300https://www.yoursun.com/sebring/a-prime-opportunity-to-work-together/article_8ca4a770-0d32-11e9-a863-4ba38f8869a4.htmlMention the Federal Emergency Management Agency in this state, and you’re sure to get a variety of responses. For each person who cheers FEMA for having helped them rebuild after a hurricane, you’re likely to meet one or more who waited too long for help to arrive. According to government auditors, those complainers have a legitimate gripe.Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:40:00 +0100highlandstoday-db26d85c99ca42d6cf41c7d7c098dce3highlandstodayen16.8005809758626 1.34576986897088NaturalDisastersAccountability OfficeFederal Emergency Management AgencyEmergencyGovernment Accountability OfficeHurricane KatrinaHurricane HarveyMiami Herald20190102144000https://www.sentinelsource.com/opinion/op-ed/fema-is-wasting-our-money-and-not-delivering/article_2f208411-61de-5dbe-a888-01a69ca8ec18.htmlM ention the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Florida, and you’re sure to get a variety of responses. For each person who cheers FEMA for having helped them rebuild after a hurricane, you’re likely to meet one or more who waited too long for help to arrive. According to government auditors, those complainers have a legitimate gripe.Fri, 28 Dec 2018 19:00:00 +0100sentinelsource-c62693e290afce517eeeb1d323d5e212sentinelsourceen28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983NaturalDisastersAccountability OfficeFederal Emergency Management AgencyEmergencyGovernment Accountability OfficeHouse of RepresentativesHurricane KatrinaHurricane Harvey20181228190000https://www.ocala.com/news/20181227/11-times-florida-man-made-us-lol-and-smh-in-2018/1Look, I don’t like it anymore than you do -- the caricature that has become ȁ#x201c;Florida Manȁ#x201d; and his crazy kinfolk ȁ#x201c;Florida Woman.ȁ#x201d; I mean, sure, I laugh at the headlines. I can’t help but to click on the story, to share the meme.Thu, 27 Dec 2018 13:06:00 +0100ocala-edff454a44de3f6eb6e562f3ba215c12ocalaen30.3236 -81.6779NaturalDisastersHurricane FlorenceGeorge Foreman20181227130600https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/20181227/11-times-florida-man-made-us-lol-and-smh-in-2018/1Look, I don’t like it anymore than you do -- the caricature that has become ȁ#x201c;Florida Manȁ#x201d; and his crazy kinfolk ȁ#x201c;Florida Woman.ȁ#x201d; I mean, sure, I laugh at the headlines. I can’t help but to click on the story, to share the meme.Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:40:00 +0100palmbeachpost-edff454a44de3f6eb6e562f3ba215c12palmbeachposten30.3236 -81.6779NaturalDisastersHurricane FlorenceGeorge Foreman20181227124000https://www.nwitimes.com/business/florence-bathed-nc-in-raw-sewage-new-figures-show-it/article_059398f0-1ee2-56ed-a493-85b495c23b5d.htmlThe state's pig farmers and the hog industry trade group frequently express frustration that their industry attracts a disproportionate amount of negative publicity, while pollution from other sources - septic tanks, poultry farms, sewer systems and industrial waste - sometimes go unmentioned.Wed, 26 Dec 2018 23:06:00 +0100nwitimes-851de17a8aaff0f83b7872c8026f1469nwitimesen42.730767 -73.683372FloodingCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersPublicHealthEnvironmentHurricane FlorenceWater Resources20181226230600https://muscatinejournal.com/business/florence-bathed-nc-in-raw-sewage-new-figures-show-it/article_cd5bcaa9-1498-557e-b075-2d5e670218f5.htmlThe state's pig farmers and the hog industry trade group frequently express frustration that their industry attracts a disproportionate amount of negative publicity, while pollution from other sources - septic tanks, poultry farms, sewer systems and industrial waste - sometimes go unmentioned.Wed, 26 Dec 2018 22:05:00 +0100muscatinejournal-851de17a8aaff0f83b7872c8026f1469muscatinejournalen42.730767 -73.683372FloodingCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersPublicHealthEnvironmentHurricane FlorenceWater Resources20181226220500https://siouxcityjournal.com/business/florence-bathed-nc-in-raw-sewage-new-figures-show-it/article_756c3119-bc21-543a-aaa9-db59ef70eb3d.htmlThe state's pig farmers and the hog industry trade group frequently express frustration that their industry attracts a disproportionate amount of negative publicity, while pollution from other sources - septic tanks, poultry farms, sewer systems and industrial waste - sometimes go unmentioned.Wed, 26 Dec 2018 21:58:00 +0100siouxcityjournal-851de17a8aaff0f83b7872c8026f1469siouxcityjournalen42.730767 -73.683372FloodingCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersPublicHealthEnvironmentHurricane FlorenceWater Resources20181226215800https://lacrossetribune.com/business/florence-bathed-nc-in-raw-sewage-new-figures-show-it/article_2ad5b676-b180-59a7-b35d-3811435485e7.htmlThe state's pig farmers and the hog industry trade group frequently express frustration that their industry attracts a disproportionate amount of negative publicity, while pollution from other sources - septic tanks, poultry farms, sewer systems and industrial waste - sometimes go unmentioned.Wed, 26 Dec 2018 21:42:00 +0100lacrossetribune-851de17a8aaff0f83b7872c8026f1469lacrossetribuneen42.730767 -73.683372FloodingCommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersPublicHealthEnvironmentHurricane FlorenceWater Resources20181226214200https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/southampton-high-school-students-puerto-rico-juncos-1.24815209The small private school in the town of Juncos, like that entire community near San Juan, was ravaged by Hurricane Maria in September 2017. Photographs show cracked walls, the roof partially ripped off and peeling paint. The day after Christmas, about two dozen Southampton High School students and....Sun, 23 Dec 2018 18:08:00 +0100newsday-USA-092312d541e22067ee6302b6e9c00df2newsday-USAen18.806841 -71.229073NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaSusan WrightTim Gibson20181223180800https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/business/national-business/article223448285.html#navlink=SecListWhat he wants is a healthier marsh — a marsh that resists the triple threat of sea level rise, erosion and subsidence that robs coastal Louisiana of about an acre every hour. It may seem like a contradiction to burn what you hope to save, but recent research is showing that the Gulf coast's....Sun, 23 Dec 2018 07:35:00 +0100tri-cityherald-839504858329dcd1d6223b1a4d752bdctri-cityheralden28.553611 -97.013611NaturalDisastersEnvironmentPetroleumRefineriesU.S. Geological SurveyAvery IslandNational WildlifeHurricane RitaLouisiana State University20181223073500https://www.heraldonline.com/news/business/article223448285.html#navlink=SecListWhat he wants is a healthier marsh — a marsh that resists the triple threat of sea level rise, erosion and subsidence that robs coastal Louisiana of about an acre every hour. It may seem like a contradiction to burn what you hope to save, but recent research is showing that the Gulf coast's....Sun, 23 Dec 2018 07:29:00 +0100heraldonline-839504858329dcd1d6223b1a4d752bdcheraldonlineen28.553611 -97.013611NaturalDisastersEnvironmentPetroleumRefineriesU.S. Geological SurveyAvery IslandNational WildlifeHurricane RitaLouisiana State University20181223072900https://www.sunherald.com/news/business/article223448285.html#navlink=SecListWhat he wants is a healthier marsh — a marsh that resists the triple threat of sea level rise, erosion and subsidence that robs coastal Louisiana of about an acre every hour. It may seem like a contradiction to burn what you hope to save, but recent research is showing that the Gulf coast's....Sun, 23 Dec 2018 07:16:00 +0100sunherald-839504858329dcd1d6223b1a4d752bdcsunheralden28.553611 -97.013611NaturalDisastersEnvironmentPetroleumRefineriesU.S. Geological SurveyAvery IslandNational WildlifeHurricane RitaLouisiana State University20181223071600https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/national-business/article223448285.html#navlink=SecListWhat he wants is a healthier marsh — a marsh that resists the triple threat of sea level rise, erosion and subsidence that robs coastal Louisiana of about an acre every hour. It may seem like a contradiction to burn what you hope to save, but recent research is showing that the Gulf coast's....Sun, 23 Dec 2018 07:13:00 +0100charlotteobserver-839504858329dcd1d6223b1a4d752bdccharlotteobserveren28.553611 -97.013611NaturalDisastersEnvironmentPetroleumRefineriesU.S. Geological SurveyAvery IslandNational WildlifeHurricane RitaLouisiana State University20181223071300https://www.bradenton.com/news/business/article223448285.html#navlink=SecListWhat he wants is a healthier marsh — a marsh that resists the triple threat of sea level rise, erosion and subsidence that robs coastal Louisiana of about an acre every hour. It may seem like a contradiction to burn what you hope to save, but recent research is showing that the Gulf coast's....Sun, 23 Dec 2018 06:43:00 +0100bradenton-839504858329dcd1d6223b1a4d752bdcbradentonen28.553611 -97.013611NaturalDisastersEnvironmentPetroleumRefineriesU.S. Geological SurveyAvery IslandNational WildlifeHurricane RitaLouisiana State University20181223064300https://www.islandpacket.com/news/business/article223448285.html#navlink=SecListWhat he wants is a healthier marsh — a marsh that resists the triple threat of sea level rise, erosion and subsidence that robs coastal Louisiana of about an acre every hour. It may seem like a contradiction to burn what you hope to save, but recent research is showing that the Gulf coast's....Sun, 23 Dec 2018 06:41:00 +0100islandpacket-839504858329dcd1d6223b1a4d752bdcislandpacketen28.553611 -97.013611NaturalDisastersEnvironmentPetroleumRefineriesU.S. Geological SurveyAvery IslandNational WildlifeHurricane RitaLouisiana State University20181223064100https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article223448285.html#navlink=SecListWhat he wants is a healthier marsh — a marsh that resists the triple threat of sea level rise, erosion and subsidence that robs coastal Louisiana of about an acre every hour. It may seem like a contradiction to burn what you hope to save, but recent research is showing that the Gulf coast's....Sun, 23 Dec 2018 06:24:00 +0100miamiherald-839504858329dcd1d6223b1a4d752bdcmiamiheralden28.553611 -97.013611NaturalDisastersEnvironmentPetroleumRefineriesU.S. Geological SurveyAvery IslandNational WildlifeHurricane RitaLouisiana State University20181223062400https://www.brownsvilleherald.com/news/texas/company-sues-to-block-order-to-contain--year-old/article_a48ed794-2d52-50e6-b6ec-06b4f3958dc4.htmlThe company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official's order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 20:10:00 +0100brownsvilleherald-546e8929acb35bc6e85114453834c0ecbrownsvilleheralden19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221201000https://www.nola.com/business/2018/12/taylor-energy-sues-to-block-order-to-contain-14-year-old-oil-leak-in-gulf-of-mexico.htmlThe federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co. filed Thursday in New Orleans asks the court to throw out Coast Guard Capt. Kristi Luttrell's Oct. 23 administrative order. The company faces daily civil penalties of up to $40,000 if it fails to comply with the order.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:41:00 +0100nola-dfea18fba514c512fee87aaa960fec5enolaenNaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221174100https://www.readingeagle.com/article/20181221/AP/312219718/1173The company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official's order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:10:00 +0100readingeagle-546e8929acb35bc6e85114453834c0ecreadingeagleen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221171000https://www.whig.com/article/20181221/AP/312219915The company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official's order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:05:00 +0100whig-546e8929acb35bc6e85114453834c0ecwhigen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221170500https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article223414685.html#navlink=SecListThe company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official's order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:57:00 +0100star-telegram-9c172fa7b5ff996010d64a88fbf80dc9star-telegramen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221165700https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/texas/article/Company-sues-to-block-order-to-contain-13483523.phpThe company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official's order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:47:00 +0100houstonchronicle-546e8929acb35bc6e85114453834c0echoustonchronicleen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221164700http://www.newswest9.com/2018/12/21/census-nevada-idaho-lead-us-population-gains-puerto-rico-west-virginia-suffer-losses/In this July 28, 2014, file photo, lightning strikes over Lake Mead near Hoover Dam that impounds Colorado River water at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada. In terms of percentage change in its population, Nevada and Idaho led the nation.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:45:00 +0100newswest9-c826743442d331de15d268a6ebebda4cnewswest9en18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersRecreation AreaHurricane MariaSandra Johnson20181221164500https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/florida/company-sues-to-block-order-to-contain-14yearold-oil-leak/892425626?utm_source=homestream&utm_medium=site_navigation&utm_campaign=homestream_clickNEW ORLEANS - The company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official's order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:43:00 +0100actionnewsjax-0393b16e5e22e4c9d7b54bed5ae76021actionnewsjaxen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221164300https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12181234&ref=rssThe company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official's order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:43:00 +0100nzherald-9db136bf85c3d82cb91567f27b1a6bbenzheralden19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221164300https://www.seattletimes.com/business/company-sues-to-block-order-to-contain-14-year-old-oil-leak/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_businessThe company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official’s order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:43:00 +0100seattletimes-ebcbf08f749e929447b8e02c96ee07a3seattletimesen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221164300http://www.wsfa.com/2018/12/21/census-nevada-idaho-lead-us-population-gains-puerto-rico-west-virginia-suffer-losses/In this July 28, 2014, file photo, lightning strikes over Lake Mead near Hoover Dam that impounds Colorado River water at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada. In terms of percentage change in its population, Nevada and Idaho led the nation.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:39:00 +0100wsfa-c826743442d331de15d268a6ebebda4cwsfaen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersRecreation AreaHurricane MariaSandra Johnson20181221163900https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article223414685.html#navlink=SecListThe company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official's order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:38:00 +0100miamiherald-9c172fa7b5ff996010d64a88fbf80dc9miamiheralden19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221163800http://www.tribtown.com/2018/12/21/us-hidden-gulf-spill-2/The company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official’s order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:38:00 +0100tribtown-cc4a8c0e1f27fc8b74c9144cfbfff931tribtownen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221163800http://www.live5news.com/2018/12/21/census-nevada-idaho-lead-us-population-gains-puerto-rico-west-virginia-suffer-losses/In this July 28, 2014, file photo, lightning strikes over Lake Mead near Hoover Dam that impounds Colorado River water at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada. In terms of percentage change in its population, Nevada and Idaho led the nation.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:35:00 +0100live5news-c826743442d331de15d268a6ebebda4clive5newsen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersRecreation AreaHurricane MariaSandra Johnson20181221163500https://www.wacotrib.com/news/ap_nation/company-sues-to-block-order-to-contain--year-old/article_48342726-6c85-5e1b-a612-5b34a98ce3bc.htmlThe company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official's order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:33:00 +0100wacotrib-d33953bc0db5cab4876c43f819a20787wacotriben19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221163300http://www.dailyjournal.net/2018/12/21/us-hidden-gulf-spill-2/The company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official’s order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:28:00 +0100dailyjournal-cc4a8c0e1f27fc8b74c9144cfbfff931dailyjournalen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221162800http://www.therepublic.com/2018/12/21/us-hidden-gulf-spill-2/The company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official’s order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:24:00 +0100therepublic-cc4a8c0e1f27fc8b74c9144cfbfff931therepublicen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221162400https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/business/national-business/article223414685.html#navlink=SecListThe company that has failed to end a 14-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is suing to challenge a Coast Guard official's order to design and install a new containment system to capture and remove the crude before it forms slicks that often stretch for miles. The federal lawsuit that Taylor Energy Co.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:23:00 +0100tri-cityherald-9c172fa7b5ff996010d64a88fbf80dc9tri-cityheralden19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersPublicHealthAssociated PressFlorida State UniversityHurricane IvanEastern DistrictWashington Post20181221162300http://www.wbtv.com/2018/12/21/census-nevada-idaho-lead-us-population-gains-puerto-rico-west-virginia-suffer-losses/In this July 28, 2014, file photo, lightning strikes over Lake Mead near Hoover Dam that impounds Colorado River water at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada. In terms of percentage change in its population, Nevada and Idaho led the nation.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0100wbtv-c826743442d331de15d268a6ebebda4cwbtven18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersRecreation AreaHurricane MariaSandra Johnson20181221160000http://www.kswo.com/2018/12/21/census-nevada-idaho-lead-us-population-gains-puerto-rico-west-virginia-suffer-losses/In this July 28, 2014, file photo, lightning strikes over Lake Mead near Hoover Dam that impounds Colorado River water at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada. In terms of percentage change in its population, Nevada and Idaho led the nation.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:57:00 +0100kswo-c826743442d331de15d268a6ebebda4ckswoen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersRecreation AreaHurricane MariaSandra Johnson20181221145700http://www.newschannel6now.com/2018/12/21/census-nevada-idaho-lead-us-population-gains-puerto-rico-west-virginia-suffer-losses/In this July 28, 2014, file photo, lightning strikes over Lake Mead near Hoover Dam that impounds Colorado River water at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada. In terms of percentage change in its population, Nevada and Idaho led the nation.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:52:00 +0100newschannel6now-c826743442d331de15d268a6ebebda4cnewschannel6nowen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersRecreation AreaHurricane MariaSandra Johnson20181221145200https://www.foxnews.com/us/most-damaging-hurricanes-and-storms-of-2018Ranging from a pair of destructive Atlantic hurricanes to storms that produced hail the size of baseballs, 2018 was another year where numerous weather-related events each racked up more than $1 billion in estimated damages. Here are five of the costliest storms to have battered the U.S.Wed, 19 Dec 2018 19:25:00 +0100foxnews-f752c62ff38661fb4a508d2d1f135de2foxnewsen31.439722 -82.503889NaturalDisastersAssociated PressFox NewsHurricane MichaelWinter StormRoy CooperJanice DeanJacksonville State UniversityNational Weather Service20181219192500https://www.marinetechnologynews.com/news/coast-guard-working-contain-583903The U.S. Coast Guard said it has partially assumed federal control of response operations to contain an oil discharge from the site of the collapsed Mississippi Canyon Block 20 (MC20) offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 11 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi River.Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:17:00 +0100marinetechnologynews-850a188633f011b3252f47fed884d6ebmarinetechnologynewsen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersManMadeDisastersU.S. Coast GuardHurricane IvanTrust Fund20181217161700http://www.fox5atlanta.com/about-us/public-file/tracking-santa-the-story-of-the-fox-5-santa-tracker-with-david-chandleyHe travels across the world in 24 hours, delivering gifts to all of the good little girls and boys. Carried in a sleigh pulled by nine magical reindeer, he soars through the air, traveling through cold climates, warm temperatures, wind, rain, and snow.Thu, 13 Dec 2018 05:34:00 +0100fox5atlanta-ff2bcad927eabf4ac23eeef70a8ca46efox5atlantaen33.7957 -84.3492NaturalDisasters20181213053400https://phys.org/news/2018-12-unexpected-impact-hurricanes-puerto-rico.htmlAquatic sensors are used in streams like this one, Quebrada Sonadora, which is one of the study sites in the Luquillo Mountains of Puerto Rico where researchers monitored nitrate levels before and after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Credit: William McDowell/UNH.Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:07:00 +0100phys-43c027e2de40dfefe2e8488e72856a75physen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersHurricane Maria20181211150700https://www.enn.com/articles/56222-researchers-find-unexpected-impact-of-hurricanes-on-puerto-rico-s-watershedResearchers at the University of New Hampshire have found unprecedentedly high levels of nitrate, an essential plant nutrient, in streams and watersheds of Puerto Rico for a year after two consecutive major hurricanes in 2017. This high amount of nitrate may have important climate change....Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:35:00 +0100enn-1d77bca0b7758108118feb5bb2b7a010ennen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersHurricane Maria20181211053500https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181210115759.htm"Nitrate is important for plant growth but this is a case where you can have too much of a good thing," said William McDowell, professor of environmental science at UNH. "The levels of nitrate we were seeing were unusually high. Over the last three decades, we've noticed elevated levels of nitrate....Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:17:00 +0100sciencedaily-d90879b9de0129d1676495c4b864ff42sciencedailyen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersHurricane Maria20181210191700https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-12/uonh-urf121018.phpCredit: William McDowell/UNH. DURHAM, N.H. - Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found unprecedentedly high levels of nitrate, an essential plant nutrient, in streams and watersheds of Puerto Rico for a year after two consecutive major hurricanes in 2017.Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:58:00 +0100eurekalert-57a352e44d241b2b58e4da3e8ac9dc5deurekalerten18.3988 -66.0685EnvironmentNaturalDisastersNASAHurricane Maria20181210175800https://www.wral.com/laws-may-get-another-look-after-refunds-were-hard-to-get-for-renters-hit-by-hurricane-florence/18042884/Renters who pay for a vacation home but can't use it because of storm damage are due a refund, but not all rental agencies are paying up. In October, Fred Moreno, chief deputy attorney of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, told WRAL that under the law, after a storm if a vacation home is....Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:36:00 +0100wral-456557c9e61045f69c6a5e8d8b0002d6wralen18.408384 -65.981091NaturalDisastersHurricane FlorenceMark Hogan20181206003600https://www.heraldonline.com/news/state/north-carolina/article222615945.html#navlink=SecList, according to a recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey. Data from at least 18 USGS streamgages in North Carolina and 10 in South Carolina show what the USGS calls “peaks of record.” Another 45 gauges in North Carolina and four in South Carolina show “record streamflows — the volume of water....Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:12:00 +0100heraldonline-7af8b66b5e4adc495a38f83036b07ba8heraldonlineen34.211067 -77.795725FloodingNaturalDisastersHurricane FlorenceU.S. Geological SurveyDee River20181205001200https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article222615945.html#navlink=SecListHurricane Florence devastated the Carolinas, and now scientists have the data to back up what Carolinians suspected in the wake of the storm. , according to a recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey. Data from at least 18 USGS streamgages in North Carolina and 10 in South Carolina show what the USGS calls “peaks of record.Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:59:00 +0100charlotteobserver-d3410ccda3d79d79a96f11ddfad7623fcharlotteobserveren34.211067 -77.795725FloodingNaturalDisastersHurricane FlorenceU.S. Geological SurveyDee River20181204235900https://znsbahamas.com/2018/12/01/nema-thankful-2018-atlantic-hurricane-season-had-no-impact-on-the-bahamas/The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season ended on a cool note Friday, November 30 as a cold front is expected to move into The Bahamas the first week of December. The National Emergency Management Agency held its final regular monthly meeting for members of the national disaster consultative committee,....Mon, 03 Dec 2018 21:47:00 +0100znsbahamas-12701e6b3c8160016d029e0e8d5fa236znsbahamasen43.7816 11.2078NaturalDisastersNational Emergency Management AgencyStephen RussellEmergencyMet Department20181203214700https://www.thedailyherald.sx/editorial/83223-immediate-focus-2Although St. Maarten/St. Martin was spared any huge storm impact, the just-ended Atlantic hurricane season must have hardly been tranquil for many inhabitants. Still recovering from record-strength Hurricane Irma last year, their nerves were no doubt rattled a bit more than usual by each approaching tropical weather system.Mon, 03 Dec 2018 05:09:00 +0100thedailyherald-8689ae9d67831003bd6286b231c8cd3athedailyheraldenNaturalDisasters20181203050900https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/cougars/article/UH-opens-AAC-play-with-win-over-Tulsa-remains-13504736.php?src=hp_totnHouston didn't look like a nationally-ranked team in the early going. At least not with its shooting. The Cougars missed their first 10 shots from the field before finding the touch. It took a while to get going, but Houston did in keeping its unbeaten streak intact. Corey Davis Jr.Thu, 03 Jan 2019 04:42:00 +0100houstonchronicle-bece74f5c697c27aa327f85e53252f0bhoustonchronicleen36.132149 -95.929916NaturalDisastersCorey DavisGalen Robinson Jr20190103044200https://www.newsweek.com/tropical-cyclone-mona-track-update-fiji-path-storm-braces-wind-and-rain-1280238Tropical Cyclone Mona was moving through the Pacific Ocean toward Fiji this week, likely bringing severe wind and rain to the area. Mona was classified as a Category 2 storm, packing winds of up to 80 miles per hour. Mona was expected to reach northern and central Fiji on Sunday, and southern Fiji by Monday.Sat, 05 Jan 2019 00:04:00 +0100newsweek-6e15ab0c119b233258cc7a726a6a9d5enewsweeken-21.3313949611895 165.481926519207NaturalDisastersUnited States EmbassyJason Nicholls20190105000400https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/379508/climate-change-hits-home-as-solomons-flood-againLoti Yates, the director of the Solomon Islands Disaster Management Office, is used to dealing with floods. But even he's getting worried with what he has to deal with - and how often. "When I first come ... 15 years ago, we were dealing with floods only on the Guadalcanal plains around this time of year," he said.Sat, 05 Jan 2019 04:39:00 +0100rnzi-de1280a8565fe59297779817f8fa5637rnzien-18.1426 178.431EnvironmentNaturalDisastersClimateChangeFloodingLoti Yates20190105043900https://www.newsweek.com/tropical-cyclone-mona-track-update-fiji-path-storm-braces-wind-and-rain-1280238Tropical Cyclone Mona was moving through the Pacific Ocean toward Fiji this week, likely bringing severe wind and rain to the area. Mona was classified as a Category 2 storm, packing winds of up to 80 miles per hour. Mona was expected to reach northern and central Fiji on Sunday, and southern Fiji by Monday.Sat, 05 Jan 2019 08:40:00 +0100newsweek-USA-6e15ab0c119b233258cc7a726a6a9d5enewsweek-USAen-21.3313949611895 165.481926519207NaturalDisastersUnited States EmbassyJason Nicholls20190105084000https://reliefweb.int/report/thailand/asia-and-pacific-weekly-regional-humanitarian-snapshot-1-7-jan-2019THAILAND. Tropical Storm Pabuk made landfall in southern Thailand on 4 January, bringing widespread and torrential rainfall affecting 720,885 people and damaging farmland and houses in 16 provinces. Provincial authorities are leading the relief operation with support from national government, Thai Red Cross and local NGOs.Mon, 07 Jan 2019 12:59:00 +0100reliefWeb-31bca3bd50c2a8f4da2f317cf0c7346freliefWeben13.7308 100.521NaturalDisastersRed CrossMyanmar Military20190107125900