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When large amounts of chemicals are released into the environment, the air can become toxic. Chemicals can also wash into waterways and seep into the ground, contaminating groundwater and wells.

Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company that owns a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away by cataclysmic flooding unleashed by Hurricane Helene

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and addressing it requires not only political will but also proper alignment of action planning with public finance and fiscal policy instruments to catalyze the necessary investments.

To fill the insurance gap and unlock cash more quickly, parametric microinsurance is increasingly seen as an option to help cushion the financial blow of ever-more-frequent hurricanes.

Lake Superior is known for its pristine waters, but a combination of nutrient additions from increasing human activity, warming temperatures and stormy conditions have resulted in more frequent blooms of potentially harmful algae.

Following the February 2023 train derailment in Ohio, the authors conducted a rapid response to understand the chemical identity, fate, and exposure pathways after the evacuation order was lifted.

Carlos Telón applies WWF's Flood Green Guide to restore mangroves, reduce flood risks, and manage waste in Guatemala. His efforts include planting 30,000 mangroves, engaging communities, and promoting climate resilience.

A new research study has shown that informal settlements on the margins of urban areas were severely impacted by landslides in a rainfall event in February 2023.