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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.

More severe weather is possible

2022-05-25T23:52+0200fox10tv (en)

) - A slow-moving front will bring the chances of severe storms and flooding to the area overnight and into Thursday. We expect two potential rounds of rough weather. The first will move through in the early evening. The next issue develops after midnight and drags slowly through in the morning hours on Thursday.

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-25T21:01+0200militarytimes (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations , where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable....

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.

Permeable pavements aim to protect Australia from flooding

2022-05-25T16:02+0200eandt-theiet (en)

This year has already seen one of Australia's worst floods on record, in which 23 people died and thousands were left homeless. The damage bill of the disaster is expected to top $1.5bn (about £1.2bn). In addition to the , increasing urban development is contributing to the rise in flood risk.

Hurricane Safety: Here’s a step-by-step guide to filing an insurance claim

2022-05-24T22:45+0200fox13memphis (en)

By Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk May 24, 2022 at 3:26 pm CDT A hurricane leaves a path of destruction and many are left trying to figure out how to begin the chore of cleaning up and repairing their property. Insurance companies will send claims teams to the affected areas after....

Hurricane Safety: Here’s a step-by-step guide to filing an insurance claim

2022-05-24T22:35+0200kiro7 (en)

By Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk May 24, 2022 at 1:26 pm PDT A hurricane leaves a path of destruction and many are left trying to figure out how to begin the chore of cleaning up and repairing their property. Insurance companies will send claims teams to the affected areas after....

Hurricane Safety: Here’s a step-by-step guide to filing an insurance claim

2022-05-24T22:31+0200wftv (en)

By Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk May 24, 2022 at 4:26 pm EDT A hurricane leaves a path of destruction and many are left trying to figure out how to begin the chore of cleaning up and repairing their property. Insurance companies will send claims teams to the affected areas after....

Hurricane Safety: Here’s a step-by-step guide to filing an insurance claim

2022-05-24T22:30+0200krmg (en)

Insurance companies will send claims teams to the affected areas after the event so that customers can get the process of filing a claim started and get the money to repair their property in a timely manner. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to file an insurance claim following a hurricane or flood: 1.

Hurricane Safety: Here’s a step-by-step guide to filing an insurance claim

2022-05-24T22:28+0200actionnewsjax (en)

WATCH: Florence Brings Catastrophic Flooding to the Carolinas WATCH: Florence Brings Catastrophic Flooding to the Carolinas. By Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk May 24, 2022 at 4:26 pm EDT A hurricane leaves a path of destruction and many are left trying to figure out how to begin....

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....

The storms may cause localized flooding for parts of southeast North Texas, including Kaufman, Navarro and Van Zandt counties.

2022-05-24T14:50+0200dallasnews (en)

Storm chances to increase Tuesday; evening heavy rain, high winds and hail possible The storms may cause localized flooding for parts of southeast North Texas, including Kaufman, Navarro and Van Zandt counties. Heavy rain, hail and damaging winds are possible late Tuesday as midday storms are....

First Alert Forecast: Showers & Storms Continue | 5/24 AM

2022-05-24T13:38+0200kswo (en)

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A line of thunderstorms is currently moving east this Tuesday morning. The main threat includes wind gusts at 40mph plus heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Periods of precipitation will continue over the next day or so keep the rain jacket or umbrella close by! With multiple....

University Of New South Wales: Stormy times still ahead…

2022-05-24T12:23+0200indiaeducationdiary (en)

Earlier this year, New South Wales and Queensland experienced once-in-a-century floods across both states, as extensive rainfall caused damage to property, infrastructure and even claimed human life. The northern NSW town of Lismore saw 400mm of rain in 24 hours which left homes and buildings....

UN to ensure KZN floods funds are used properly

2022-05-24T12:21+0200enca (en)

Government is still assessing the cost of the damage caused by the KwaZulu-Natal floods. The UNDP in South Africa has reallocated R21m of its budget to flood relief. Ayodele Odusola speaks to Courtesy #DStv403 DURBAN - The UN will monitor how funds it's donated to KwaZulu-Natal flood relief will be spent.

OPINION | Global warming is here, it is no longer a thing of the future

2022-05-24T12:08+0200mg (en)

In her career spanning more than 30 years as an environmental activist, physicist, sustainability philosopher and climate scientist, Vandana Shiva teaches us that what we do to our environment always comes back to us. Similarly, on the African continent, Nobel Peace prize winner Wangari Maathai....

M1 accident shows where money must go on the road to Games: Lord Mayor

2022-05-24T09:51+0200theage (en)

An 11-vehicle pile-up that clogged the M1 for hours on Tuesday showed why Brisbane must continuously upgrade road infrastructure in the lead-up to the Olympic Games, lord mayor Adrian Schrinner says. Likening the scale of accident to those usually seen on icy roads, the lord mayor said having....

M1 accident shows where money must go on the road to Games: Lord Mayor

2022-05-24T09:49+0200brisbanetimes (en)

An 11-vehicle pile-up that clogged the M1 for hours on Tuesday showed why Brisbane must continuously upgrade road infrastructure in the lead-up to the Olympic Games, lord mayor Adrian Schrinner says. Likening the scale of accident to those usually seen on icy roads, the lord mayor said having....

M1 accident shows where money must go on the road to Games: Lord Mayor

2022-05-24T09:46+0200smh (en)

An 11-vehicle pile-up that clogged the M1 for hours on Tuesday showed why Brisbane must continuously upgrade road infrastructure in the lead-up to the Olympic Games, lord mayor Adrian Schrinner says. Likening the scale of accident to those usually seen on icy roads, the lord mayor said having....

Gatineau preparing for flooding for 3rd time in 6 years

2022-05-24T02:41+0200CBC (en)

Denis Doucet, emergency measures co-ordinator for the City of Gatineau, said the city will be doing everything in its capacity to support residents impacted by the possible flooding. (Alexander Behne/Radio-Canada) Officials are once again preparing for flooding in Gatineau, Que., with several parts of the city now at risk.

Stormy times still ahead unless lessons are learnt from recent floods

2022-05-24T01:32+0200nationaltribune (en)

Australia needs more investment in hydrological modelling and new infrastructure to reduce the impact of major flood events, UNSW expert says. Earlier this year, New South Wales and Queensland experienced once-in-a-century floods across both states, as extensive rainfall caused damage to property, infrastructure and even claimed human life.

Former Horry deputy found guilty in 2018 drowning deaths of mental health patients

2022-05-23T18:58+0200myrtlebeachonline (en)

A former Horry County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced to 18 years in prison after being found guilty on all charges related to the drowning deaths of two mental health patients. Stephen Flood was convicted Thursday on two counts each of involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide for the 2018 deaths of Nikki Green and Wendy Newton.

Floods not exclusive to the colonial period

2022-05-23T14:01+0200lemauricien (en)

The worsening of the climatic conditions in our island has its roots far back in the past and these adverse conditions have been largely dealt with by historians, climatologists and other observers. We quote two historians below to this end. The scourge of climatic changes.

Flooding in India, Bangladesh leaves millions displaced and dozens dead May 22 Updated

2022-05-23T06:07+0200theglobeandmail (en)

Heavy pre-monsoon rains in India and Bangladesh have washed away train stations, towns and villages, leaving millions of people homeless as extreme weather events, including heat waves, intense rainfall and floods, become more common in South Asia. More than 60 people have been killed in days of....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-23T04:57+0200news-yahoo (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations , where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly....

Hurricane season is two weeks away. Here's what you need to know

2022-05-23T03:22+0200news-yahoo (en)

Hurricane season starts in less than two weeks and Colorado State University says it is going to be an active hurricane season with 19 named storms and nine hurricanes forecasted for the season. Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance James Donelon has three tips to keep in mind during this season.

Australia: Professional Services exclusion engaged and not confined to claims made by recipient of the professional services - Kennedys

2022-05-23T02:18+0200mondaq (en)

In Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Australia Branch v SunWater Ltd [2021] NSWSC 1582, the Supreme Court of NSW found that the insurer was not liable to indemnify the insured due to the enlivened professional services exclusion. The Court held that the insured's liability was one arising out of the....

Millions left homeless and dozens killed as heavy rains hit India and Bangladesh

2022-05-22T23:30+0200irishtimes (en)

Pre-monsoon downpours have washed away train stations, towns and villages. Villagers make their way on a raft past homes in a flooded area after heavy rains in Nagaon district, Assam state, India, on Saturday. Photograph: Biju Boro/AFP via Getty Images Heavy pre-monsoon rains in and Bangladesh....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-22T21:11+0200timesfreepress (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) Rising seas are encroaching on one of America's most storied military installations , where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina's Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly....

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-22T17:41+0200digitpatrox (en)

A twister has swept by means of the western German metropolis of Paderborn, injuring not less than 30 folks because it blew away roofs, toppled bushes and despatched particles flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail have been anticipated in western and central....

BAER Team Begins Assessment Of Cerro Pelado Fire

2022-05-22T16:27+0200ladailypost (en)

SFNF News: The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has established a Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team to begin the assessment of National Forest System (NFS) lands impacted by the Cerro Pelado Fire, south of the Nacimiento Mountains and west of the Bandelier National Monument areas.

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-22T16:20+0200tri-cityherald (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Millones de desplazados y decenas de muertos por inundaciones en India y Bangladesh

2022-05-22T13:42+0200esdelatino-com (es)

NUEVA DELHI — Las fuertes lluvias premonzónicas en India y Bangladesh han arrasado estaciones de tren, pueblos y aldeas, dejando a millones de personas sin hogar a medida que los fenómenos meteorológicos extremos, incluidas olas de calor, lluvias intensas e inundaciones, se vuelven más comunes en el sur de Asia.

Parris Island Wages Battles, Not War, against Climate Change

2022-05-22T13:02+0200thenationalherald (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

News24.com | KZN Floods | Roads, cars and buildings flooded and washed away in eThekwini areas

2022-05-22T10:30+0200news24 (en)

Members of the SANDF were roped in to help the emergency response teams as heavy rains wreaked havoc across KwaZulu-Natal. Motorists have been urged to be extra careful on the road after a number of bridges and roads were washed away, while others remained waterlogged on Sunday morning.

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-22T10:29+0200heraldonline (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-22T10:27+0200star-telegram (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-22T07:08+0200messenger-inquirer (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations , where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly....

Looking back on Bath’s ‘great floods’ some of which proved fatal

2022-05-22T03:22+0200bathchronicle (en)

Before Bath’s flood gates were built in the early 1970s, Bath was plagued by floods of biblical proportions. We’ve looked back through our archives to discover a multitude of photos of Bath’s many floods. The deluges of 1968 and 1969 was deemed the last of the ‘great floods’ before the flood defences were completed in 1974.

Assam flood remains critical, nearly 7 lakh affected

2022-05-22T02:37+0200livemint (en)

Assam's flood situation is still grave, with nearly 7 lakh people in 31 districts affected by the flood. In the districts of Nagaon, Hojai, Cachar, Darrang, Morigaon, and Karimganj, the flood situation is still dire. According to statistics from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), approximately 3.

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-22T00:09+0200washtimes (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly....

Parris Island under attack from climate change

2022-05-21T21:59+0200ABCnews (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. -- Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T20:02+0200latimes (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations , where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable....

Storm "Emmelinde": After a storm in Paderborn alone, more than 40 people were injured

2022-05-21T19:29+0200tellerreport (en)

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and hurricanes have caused severe damage in parts of Germany. At first, it hit North Rhine-Westphalia in particular: According to the police, 43 people were injured in the Paderborn area in a violent storm, at least ten of them seriously.

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T19:03+0200taiwannews (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T18:09+0200startribune (en)

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to flooding, coastal erosion and other impacts of climate change, a Defense Department-funded "resiliency review" noted last month. Some scientists project that by 2099, three-quarters of the island could be under water during high tides each day.

Ex-Deputy Gets 18 Years After Detainees Drown In Locked Van

2022-05-21T18:09+0200huffingtonpost-fr-fr (en)

This photo provided by the Marion County (S.C.) Jail shows Stephen Flood. A Marion County jury found former Horry County deputy Stephen Flood guilty of two counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of reckless homicide, Thursday, May 19, 2022. Flood, 69, was sentenced about 30 minutes after....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T18:07+0200beloitdailynews (en)

Framed by Parris Island's iconic steam pipes, the newly constructed power station was elevated to withstand storm surge from hurricanes, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. The Island is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, experts warn, with some scientists....

Ex-Deputy Gets 18 Years After Detainees Drown In Locked Van

2022-05-21T18:06+0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

This photo provided by the Marion County (S.C.) Jail shows Stephen Flood. A Marion County jury found former Horry County deputy Stephen Flood guilty of two counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of reckless homicide, Thursday, May 19, 2022. Flood, 69, was sentenced about 30 minutes after....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T18:04+0200hjnews (en)

Framed by Parris Island's iconic steam pipes, the newly constructed power station was elevated to withstand storm surge from hurricanes, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. The Island is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, experts warn, with some scientists....

Ex-Deputy Gets 18 Years After Detainees Drown In Locked Van

2022-05-21T17:53+0200yahoo-sg (en)

This photo provided by the Marion County (S.C.) Jail shows Stephen Flood. A Marion County jury found former Horry County deputy Stephen Flood guilty of two counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of reckless homicide, Thursday, May 19, 2022. Flood, 69, was sentenced about 30 minutes after....

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T16:35+0200stripes (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America's most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina's Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

South Florida will be hot this weekend, and some areas could see severe thunderstorms

2022-05-21T16:31+0200miamiherald (en)

It’s going to be a hot weekend in South Florida as thunderstorms, heavy rains and flooding also remain in Saturday’s forecast. But the latter won’t likely be as extreme as some of the areas saw on Friday, especially a very wet Broward county. According to the National Weather Service in Miami, Miami-Dade and Broward should be mostly dry.

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T16:30+0200wboc (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations , where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:51+0200whig (en)

Framed by Parris Island's iconic steam pipes, the newly constructed power station was elevated to withstand storm surge from hurricanes, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. The Island is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, experts warn, with some scientists....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:46+0200sunherald (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:46+0200thenewstribune (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:44+0200kansas (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:40+0200kansascity (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate …

2022-05-21T15:39+0200wearecentralpa (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:39+0200clickondetroit (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations , where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:37+0200apnews (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations , where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:37+0200news4jax (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations , where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:34+0200krmg (en)

Parris Island Climate Change Natural occurring oyster reefs and salt marshes surrounding much of the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. The base has been working with environmental groups to secure funding for living shoreline projects, building up oyster....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:32+0200newsobserver (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:32+0200charlotteobserver (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:32+0200fresnobee (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:31+0200islandpacket (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:31+0200theolympian (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:30+0200idahostatesman (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:29+0200ledger-enquirer (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:29+0200independent-UK (en)

Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to flooding, coastal....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:28+0200bnd (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island Wages Battles, Not War, Against Climate Change

2022-05-21T15:27+0200usnews (en)

Natural occurring oyster reefs and salt marshes surrounding much of the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. The base has been working with environmental groups to secure funding for living shoreline projects, building up oyster reefs along the coast to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:26+0200myrtlebeachonline (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable to....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:26+0200sandiegouniontribune (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations , where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:26+0200sfgate (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:25+0200wftv (en)

Parris Island Climate Change Natural occurring oyster reefs and salt marshes surrounding much of the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. The base has been working with environmental groups to secure funding for living shoreline projects, building up oyster....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:23+0200wsoctv (en)

Parris Island Climate Change Natural occurring oyster reefs and salt marshes surrounding much of the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. The base has been working with environmental groups to secure funding for living shoreline projects, building up oyster....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:23+0200actionnewsjax (en)

Parris Island Climate Change Natural occurring oyster reefs and salt marshes surrounding much of the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Parris Island, S.C. The base has been working with environmental groups to secure funding for living shoreline projects, building up oyster....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change

2022-05-21T15:23+0200click2houston (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations , where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly vulnerable....

Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate …

2022-05-21T15:21+0200yourerie (en)

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Rising seas are encroaching on one of America’s most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes of South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is particularly....

Europe weather: At least 40 injured by tornadoes in Germany – as heat in Spain soars 15C above average

2022-05-21T14:23+0200heart (en)

The contrast in conditions across the continent could not be more evident with dangerous storms sweeping across parts of Germany and blistering heat baking Spain. A tornado struck the western city of Paderborn in Germany as authorities said the winds, which meteorologists warned could reach up to....

Dozens injured after tornado cuts 'path of destruction' through western Germany

2022-05-21T14:12+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Dozens have been injured after a tornado swept through towns in western Germany, local police have said. The German Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes in North Rhine-Westphalia – in Paderborn, in nearby Lippstadt, and on the edge of the town of Hoexter, news agency dpa reported.

One killed and 40 people injured as suspected tornado hits Germany

2022-05-21T11:15+0200irishtimes (en)

Violent storms buffeting western Germany on Friday killed at least one man and injured some 40 people, 10 of them seriously, when an apparent tornado raked several towns, police and local media said. Images on social media showed an apparent tornado with its distinctive spinning cyclone flinging....

Dozens injured as tornado brings winds of 80mph to central Germany

2022-05-21T09:24+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph. Storms on Thursday had already disrupted traffic, uprooted trees that toppled on to railway tracks and roads, and flooded hundreds of basements in western Germany.

Tornado hits western German city; dozens injured and at least one killed

2022-05-21T09:24+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing wind gusts up to 130 kph (81 mph). Storms on Thursday had already disrupted traffic, uprooted trees that toppled onto rail tracks and roads, and flooded hundreds of basements in western Germany.

Two paragliders killed in gale-force German gusts as country battered by 81mph wind

2022-05-21T01:51+0200express (en)

The paragliders, a man and a woman, took off from an airfield in Ballenstedt, about 109 miles south-west of Berlin, according to authorities in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. They appear to have been hit by a gust of wind that caused the paraglider to collapse.

Tornado hits western German city; dozens injured

2022-05-21T01:46+0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

BERLIN >> A tornado swept through the western German city of Paderborn on Friday, injuring dozens of people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles, authorities said. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on....

Europe weather: At least 40 injured by tornadoes in Germany – as heat in Spain soars 15C above average

2022-05-21T01:17+0200coastfm (en)

Tornadoes in Germany have injured at least 40 people - 10 of them seriously - as extreme weather elsewhere on the continent has seen heat records set in parts of Spain. The contrast in conditions across the continent could not be more evident with dangerous storms sweeping across parts of Germany and blistering heat baking Spain.

New Ottawa city councillors demand investigation into floodplain development permit

2022-05-21T00:40+0200theglobeandmail (en)

Two Ottawa councillors have asked the city’s auditor-general and Ontario’s Ombudsman to review how a developer received permission to construct a large new subdivision in a river floodplain. Ottawa and other fast-growing cities have an urgent need for new housing, a need that sometimes conflicts....

Tornado hits western German city; dozens injured

2022-05-21T00:03+0200startribune (en)

Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing wind gusts up to 130 kph (81 mph). Storms on Thursday had already disrupted traffic, uprooted trees that toppled onto rail tracks and roads, and flooded hundreds of basements in western Germany.

Dozens of people injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T23:24+0200thejournal (en)

A TORNADO HAS swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany today, with storms producing gusts up to 130 kilometres per hour.

Biden’s executive order on forests fails on climate and environmental justice

2022-05-20T23:06+0200thehill (en)

Last year, President Biden signed executive orders focused on tackling the climate crisis and addressing long-standing inequities that have left Black and brown people across the nation bearing the brunt of the impacts of fossil fuels and the energy industry. Recently, Biden announced — this time on forests.

South Florida will be wet this weekend, as thunderstorms, flooding are forecast

2022-05-20T22:41+0200miamiherald (en)

It’s going to be a wet weekend in South Florida as thunderstorms, heavy rains and flooding came to Miami-Dade and Broward on Friday. Forecasters are warning residents of the dangers of possible flooding. Rain chances are on the high end, ranging from 70% to 80% from Homestead to West Palm Beach.

Tornado injures at least 30, damages buildings in Germany

2022-05-20T22:31+0200irishtimes (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 130km/h.

Tornado hits western German city; at least 30 injured

2022-05-20T22:12+0200startribune (en)

Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing wind gusts up to 130 kph (81 mph). Storms on Thursday had already disrupted traffic, uprooted trees that toppled onto rail tracks and roads, and flooded hundreds of basements in western Germany.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:47+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Tornado hits western German city; at least 30 injured

2022-05-20T21:43+0200vervetimes (en)

BERLIN – A tornado swept through the western German city of Paderborn on Friday, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles, authorities said. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on....

Updated: Tornado hits western German city; at least 30 injured

2022-05-20T21:37+0200spokesman (en)

BERLIN — A tornado swept through the western German city of Paderborn on Friday, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles, authorities said. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on....

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:35+0200theargus (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Extreme weather in Europe as Spain basks in heat 15C above average while at least 30 injured by tornadoes in Germany

2022-05-20T21:32+0200skynews (en)

Extreme weather in Europe has seen heat records set in parts of Spain with temperatures reaching 40C, while some regions in Germany were hit by ferocious storms with tornadoes injuring at least 30 people. The contrast in conditions across the continent could not be more evident with blistering heat....

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:27+0200breakingnews-ie (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:11+0200eveningtelegraph (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:09+0200oxfordtimes (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:08+0200yourlocalguardian (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:08+0200yorkpress (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:06+0200eveningtimes (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:06+0200impartialreporter (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:05+0200dailyecho (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:05+0200newsandstar (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:05+0200belfasttelegraph (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. M eteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:04+0200thecourier (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:04+0200southwalesargus (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:03+0200chesterfirst (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:02+0200pressandjournal (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

2022-05-20T21:00+0200irishexaminer (en)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles. Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.

Tornado hits town in western Germany, causing heavy damage May 20 Updated

2022-05-20T20:35+0200theglobeandmail (en)

A tornado hit the western German town of Lippstadt causing heavy damage, officials said, as large parts of the country remained on storm alert Friday. The regional fire service said all available rescuers were being deployed to Lippstadt. Videos posted on social media showed large amounts of debris....

World News | Tornado Strikes German Town, Causing Heavy Damage

2022-05-20T20:20+0200latestly (en)

Berlin, May 20 (AP) A tornado hit the western German town of Lippstadt causing heavy damage, officials said, as large parts of the country remained on storm alert Friday. The regional fire service said all available rescuers were being deployed to Lippstadt.

Tornado strikes German town, causing heavy damage

2022-05-20T19:57+0200wowktv (en)

BERLIN (AP) — A tornado hit the western German town of Lippstadt causing heavy damage, officials said, as large parts of the country remained on storm alert Friday. The regional fire service said all available rescuers were being deployed to Lippstadt.

Tornado strikes German town, causing heavy damage

2022-05-20T19:53+0200cbs17 (en)

BERLIN (AP) — A tornado hit the western German town of Lippstadt causing heavy damage, officials said, as large parts of the country remained on storm alert Friday. The regional fire service said all available rescuers were being deployed to Lippstadt.

SC deputy convicted in death of 2 mental health patients during Hurricane Florence

2022-05-20T17:43+0200wral (en)

A former South Carolina deputy has been convicted in the deaths of two mental health patients. Stephen Flood, an ex-deputy with Horry County, was found guilty Thursday on all counts, including two counts each of reckless homicide and two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of Nicolette....

Student tsunami: 5,300 more pupils expected soon at just four SW Marion County schools

2022-05-20T16:57+0200news-yahoo (en)

A tsunami of development expected in the next few years could add nearly 5,300 more school-age children to the attendance zones of four southwestern Marion County schools, according a local school district report. According to Marion County Public Schools, 18,854 single-family homes and multifamily....

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