Guardian, the (UK)

Bangkok is sinking by two centimetres a year as urbanization continues unabated. But the new Centenary Park contains vast underground water containers that, along with a large pond, can hold a million gallons of water when floods hit. The park is a reflection of Bangkok's gradual greening.

Scientists believe Palu's 7.5 magnitude earthquake shook up saturated earth, causing it to flow like liquid and exacerbating damages. Several techniques, such as strengthening the soil deposits in areas where liquefaction has been identified, can limit or even eliminate liquefaction's consequences.

By the end of the century, climate change impacts could displace millions of people, with sea level rises alone displacing 13 million in the US. Many states will have to grapple with hordes of residents seeking new homes, but governments do not have sufficient plans for dealing with climate refugees.

In many states, laws don’t require sellers to disclose that a property is in a flood or wildfire area, leaving homeowners with unexpected damage and losses. While disaster risks and costs increase, notification efforts for property owners vulnerable to disaster still remain uneven across the U.S., with wide gaps.

Some low-income residents in Lumberton, North Carolina, feel that Hurricane Florence's destruction reflects the state's structural racism and income inequality. Poorer communities claim that they are left to grapple with the most severe storm impacts because the government overlooks them and does not provide adequate resources.

There is no such thing as a category 6 hurricane or tropical storm - yet. But a combination of warmer oceans and more water in the atmosphere could make the devastation of 2017 pale in comparison. As unofficial category 6 hurricanes have appeared in other parts of the world, it's only a matter of time before one hits the U.S.

Climate-induced warmer ocean temperatures caused the destructive potential of Florence's peak wind speeds to increase by about a third. Moreover, Florence's storm surge intensified over of a period of several days. Lastly, warmer ocean temperatures and Florence's slow movement have increased the risk of inland flooding.

For Myrtle Beach's poorest residents, Hurricane Florence is a reminder of the city’s economic and racial inequality. Many residents cannot afford to invest in risk reduction measures for their homes, and also cannot leave because they cannot afford a car. Their only option is to rely on the bonds they have forged with other community members.