The Immigrant Problem Men create immigrants and refugees

2022-05-29T15:58+0200wsimag (en)

In some instances, the powerful hand of Mother Nature in the form of drought, flood, earthquake, forest fire and blight forces groups of people from their homes. It is most often, however, the brutal and inhumane actions of men that account for the creation of immigrant refugee classes.

EE.UU. sufre una de las peores tormentas de nieve de la historia

2022-05-29T06:23+0200noticiasambientales (es)

Al menos tres personas han muerto después de una extraña mezcla de condiciones climáticas alrededor de Estados Unidos que generó tornados, tormentas de hielo y calor histórico este fin de semana. Dos muertes ocurrieron en los condados de Coahoma y Jasper en Mississippi, donde un tiempo severo dañó....

New Mexico’s largest wildfire was found in a forest fire

2022-05-28T19:37+0200printveela (en)

The largest wildfire in New Mexico’s history has been found in a planned fire set by the US Forest Service. The agency said Friday that one of the two fires, the Calf Canyon Fire, had been burning since January with a pile of burn holdovers that had been dormant under the surface before re-emerging in April.

I 10 musei più strani del mondo tutti da scoprire

2022-05-27T22:35+0200nanopress (it)

Dalla Francia al Giappone, dalla Croazia al Regno Unito: ecco i 10 musei più strani del mondo. Museo Subacqueo in Messico – Nanopress.it. Se non siete tipi da museo perché ritenete che visitarne uno possa risultare noioso, allora date un’occhiata a questa raccolta di 10 musei tra i più strani del....

Avoiding being struck by lightning

2022-05-27T20:07+0200newagebd (en)

— The United News of Bangladesh. LIGHTNING strikes kill dozens during the monsoon season and the number appears to be increasing. But we should remember that lightning, lethal though, has got a positive contribution. Thunder and lightning precedes the rain and participates in the natural process of....

On This Day: What happened on 27 May?

2022-05-27T05:51+0200tv6 (en)

Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 27 May, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever. ON THIS DAY: 27 MAY 2018 | Maryland Flood Disaster: A flood occurred across the entire Patapsco Basin causing one death and destroying the....

Is Parris Island doomed? Some say yes as waters rise, but the Marines fight to defend it

2022-05-26T18:16+0200eagletribune (en)

BEAUFORT, S.C. — The greatest enemy to the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot is one it likely cannot defeat: Mother Nature. For over a century, the low-lying island surrounded by teeming marsh and serpentine estuaries has held its ground, weathering hurricane aftermath and tidal flooding.

Sedgwick, nearby counties under flood warning; rain expected to end Thursday

2022-05-26T12:11+0200kansas (en)

The heavy rain this week raised water levels of creeks and rivers in south-central Kansas, but flood damage has been minimal and should stay that way, according to a National Weather Service meteorologist in Wichita. According to the United States Geological Survey, only two waterways surpassed the....

Data, Vol. 7, Pages 71: A Socioeconomic Dataset of the Risk Associated with the 1% and 0.2% Return Period Stillwater Flood Elevation under Sea-Level Rise for the Northern Gulf of Mexico

2022-05-26T09:45+0200mdpi (en)

Storm surge flooding can cause significant damage to coastal communities. In addition, coastal communities face an increased risk of coastal hazards due to sea-level rise (SLR). This research developed a dataset to communicate the socioeconomic consequences of flooding within the 1% and 0.

New toolkit highlights Earth observation solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction

2022-05-25T22:04+0200earthobservations (en)

Blog / May 25, 2022. A new toolkit unveiled today aims to realize the potential of Earth observations (EO) to contribute to disaster risk reduction and management. The Earth Observations Risk Toolkit, presented at the 7th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, was developed by....

Be Septic Safe: Unique Situations

2022-05-25T18:06+0200digitpatrox (en)

Many householders depend on septic programs to deal with their family wastewater. Sadly, these programs are sometimes not considered till points come up and therapy or upkeep is required. To assist scale back the variety of surprises, it’s useful to organize for all occasions and conditions, even essentially the most distinctive ones.

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New volunteers needed for English Severn and Wye Regional Flood and Coastal Committee

2022-05-25T17:03+0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: UK Government. Call for talented individuals to help communities become more resilient to climate change Committee works to decide local priorities for flood risk management Work supports Environment Agency and local authorities in creating local partnerships to tackle flood risk These....

As US flooding worsens, South Carolina redraws risk maps

2022-05-24T19:15+0200straitstimesSG (en)

CONWAY, SOUTH CAROLINA (THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION) - As Hurricane Florence tore through the southeastern United States in 2018, April O'Leary raced to warn hundreds of her South Carolina neighbours to protect their property from coming floods and consider evacuating. Her pleas largely fell on deaf ears.

As U.S. flooding worsens, South Carolina redraws risk maps

2022-05-24T18:50+0200trust (en)

As climate change drives more intense storms and floods, some coastal districts are no longer relying solely on risk maps from U.S. disaster agency FEMA and are drawing up their own. As Hurricane Florence tore through the southeastern United States in 2018, April O'Leary raced to warn hundreds of....

Is Parris Island doomed? Some say yes as waters rise, but the Marines fight to defend it

2022-05-24T13:18+0200heraldonline (en)

Rob Young, a geology professor at Western Carolina University who directs its Study of Developed Shorelines program, will say what people don’t want to hear. “That facility has a limited lifespan,” Young said. “As long as sea level continues to rise, the mission of that facility is going to have to be accomplished somewhere else.

Is Parris Island doomed? Some say yes as waters rise, but the Marines fight to defend it

2022-05-24T13:14+0200charlotteobserver (en)

Rob Young, a geology professor at Western Carolina University who directs its Study of Developed Shorelines program, will say what people don’t want to hear. “That facility has a limited lifespan,” Young said. “As long as sea level continues to rise, the mission of that facility is going to have to be accomplished somewhere else.

Is Parris Island doomed? Some say yes as waters rise, but the Marines fight to defend it

2022-05-24T13:13+0200newsobserver (en)

Rob Young, a geology professor at Western Carolina University who directs its Study of Developed Shorelines program, will say what people don’t want to hear. “That facility has a limited lifespan,” Young said. “As long as sea level continues to rise, the mission of that facility is going to have to be accomplished somewhere else.

Is Parris Island doomed? Some say yes as waters rise, but the Marines fight to defend it

2022-05-24T11:04+0200islandpacket (en)

Rob Young, a geology professor at Western Carolina University who directs its Study of Developed Shorelines program, will say what people don’t want to hear. “That facility has a limited lifespan,” Young said. “As long as sea level continues to rise, the mission of that facility is going to have to be accomplished somewhere else.

Resources to Protect Building Occupants and Keep Businesses Open during Hurricane Season

2022-05-24T02:53+0200truemedian (en)

CTSI provides building inspections, testing, and consulting services to identify indoor environmental quality (IEQ), health, and safety exposure risks associated with hurricanes and other natural disasters. Tampa, FL – In just over a week, hurricane season officially begins in the Atlantic and Caribbean.

Construction of storm- and flood-resilient houses in Quang Binh begins

2022-05-24T02:25+0200reliefWeb (en)

VGP - The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the People's Committee of Quang Binh Province, and World Share held a ground-breaking ceremony to build 73 storm- and flood-resilient houses for vulnerable poor and near-poor households that were severely affected by the historic flood and storm in the Central region in 2020.

Fierce heat wave in India and Pakistan 30 times more likely because of climate change

2022-05-23T21:05+0200news-yahoo (en)

This spring's punishing heat wave in India and Pakistan, which has caused widespread human suffering and affected global wheat supplies, was about 30 times more likely to happen because of human-caused climate change, according a new analysis Monday. So far, the heat wave is estimated to have caused....

Fierce heat wave in India and Pakistan 30 times more likely because of climate change

2022-05-23T20:56+0200azcentral (en)

The heatwave is estimated to have caused at least 90 deaths across India and Pakistan. "Across much of both countries, people had little relief for weeks on end." March 2022 was the hottest March India has recorded since record-keeping began 120 years ago.

India and Pakistan heat wave 30 times more likely because of climate change World

2022-05-23T20:43+0200usaToday (en)

The heatwave is estimated to have caused at least 90 deaths across India and Pakistan. "Across much of both countries, people had little relief for weeks on end." March 2022 was the hottest March India has recorded since record-keeping began 120 years ago.

How Fuel Cells Power Infrastructure for Disaster Recovery

2022-05-23T19:04+0200fuelcellsworks (en)

Throughout history, natural disasters — excessive heat, flooding, wildfires, massive storms, etc. — have had severe implications on everything from the environment to human health and the economy. Within the past 50 years, there were approximately 11,000 weather-related disasters driven by climate change, accounting for 2 million fatalities and $3.

Construction of storm- and flood-resilient houses in Quang Binh begins

2022-05-23T16:50+0200chinhphu (en)

VGP - The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the People's Committee of Quang Binh Province, and World Share held a ground-breaking ceremony to build 73 storm- and flood-resilient houses for vulnerable poor and near-poor households that were severely affected by the historic flood and storm in the Central region in 2020.

Hidden criminal behind rising dust levels

2022-05-23T02:59+0200worldakkam (en)

More and more days of the year have dangerous levels of dust, but it’s not fair to blame Sahara alone. Government-issued dust alerts appear to be comparable to Cyprus courses in the last few years. We are usually told that only vulnerable groups should take precautions, while the rest complain a....