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Once in a lifetime floods to become regular occurrences by end of century

Stevens researcher and colleague find flood levels reached by Superstorm Sandy could be seen in Jamaica Bay every four years by the end of the 21st century
Stevens Institute of Technology
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“Thirstier” atmosphere will increase wildfire risk out west

New climate projections could inform long-term wildfire and water resources management strategies in California and Nevada.
Eos - AGU
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Earthquake scenario for large German city

What if there is a major earthquake near Cologne? This scenario is the subject of a report recently submitted to the German Bundestag.
The GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
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Seismic guidelines underestimate impact of ‘The Big One’ on Metro Vancouver buildings

Scientists say tall buildings across Metro Vancouver will experience greater shaking than currently accounted for by Canada’s national seismic hazard model.
University of British Columbia
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Future Brahmaputra river flooding as climate warms may be underestimated, study says

Ancient tree rings in and around the Brahmaputra river watershed open window onto a previously invisible history, suggesting the underestimation of potential flooding.
Columbia University
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Extreme heat is a threat to lives in Africa, but it’s not being monitored

Climate projections show that heatwaves over the African continent will become hotter and more dangerous, particularly over Eastern and Southern Africa.
Conversation Media Group, the
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Strengthening homes in Groningen against earthquakes

Testing a cost effective, minimally invasive strengthening method for strengthening masonry walls against seismic resistance of existing buildings.
Eindhoven University of Technology
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Global warming likely to increase disease risk for animals worldwide

Changes in climate can increase infectious disease risk in animals, researchers found — with the possibility that these diseases could spread to humans, they warn.
University of Notre Dame
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FRQNT-MITACS Globalink research grants

The objective of the grant is to promote the international mobility of students whose research activities are part of the Intersectorial Flood Network of Québec.
Université du Québec à Montréal
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Australia: Climate change producing dangerous heat stress in workplaces

New research has confirmed that climate change is contributing to the growing problem of heat stress in a wide range of Australian workplaces.
The Australia Institute

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