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Wind and dust before drops of water
Annual African dust storms may spread more than just dust clouds around the world; bacteria and fungi may be involved as well, scientists say.
Texas A&M University System
A devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Turkish province of Kahramanmaras.
In 2023, natural catastrophes resulted in economic losses of USD 280 billion. Of these USD 108 billion (40%) were covered by insurance, above the previous 10-year average of USD 89 billion.
Swiss Reinsurance Company (Swiss Re)
Fighting physical fire with intellectual fire, Lindley and colleagues have been applying lessons learned through 75 years of severe weather forecasting in order to better anticipate and track firestorms.
Yale Climate Connections
The catastrophic debris flow destroyed a road between national parks Manyara and Ngorongoro on November 28, 2011, in Tanzania
At a Karakata school, children read the expected rainfall, temperatures and weather conditions on a community chalkboard. These SMS’s and community notice boards are simple, low-tech ways to make complex scientific information accessible to communities.
Climate and Development Knowledge Network
Kids at Holi festival
Hot temperatures are an increasing health concern in India and around the world. For this analysis, the authors focused on the chance that people celebrating Holi would encounter temperatures above 40°C.
Climate Central
Disasters are often perceived as acts of nature, unavoidable and inevitable. However, this is far from the truth.
United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security
Traditional bolivian woman in traditional dress, walking trought the Sun island in lake Titicaca, Bolivia
In the last year, the Bolivian people have had to cope with devastating floods, the hottest year on record, and the most severe drought in their history.
Red Cross / Red Crescent Climate Centre
Two proud African girls carrying heavy household items on their head
Multiple crises worsened by climate change threaten lives of 45 million children
United Nations Children's Fund - Regional Office, Eastern and Southern Africa
A woman farmer harvests wheat in Lahore, Pakistan
A dark roof means you’ll pay considerably more to keep your house cool in summer. Last year, the average household in New South Wales paid A$1827 in electricity. But those with a lighter-coloured cool roof can pay up to $694 less.
Conversation Media Group, the
This collaborative effort underscores their commitment to bolstering the nation's resilience in the face of adversity. It heralds a new chapter characterised by concerted action to fortify communities and enhance our preparedness for impending disasters.
Pacific Community

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