Dozens of homes were left unstable in the Daytona Beach area after Hurricane Nicole’s erosion.
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Dozens of homes near Daytona Beach collapsed or were left unstable when Hurricane Nicole struck. Here’s what can be done to reduce that kind of risk.
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As the costs of disasters climb, working out who will finance climate adaptation has become increasingly urgent for developing nations.
Young activists have been pushing to keep a 1.5-Celsius limit, knowing their future is at stake.
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A leading climate scientist explains why going over 1.5 degrees Celsius puts the world in a danger zone.
CFA volunteers in Echuca.
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After storms of rain come storms of blame. But the blame game is circular. To stop disasters, we must prepare for disasters.
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder can vary from one student to the next.
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Teaching students techniques to cope with anxiety and stress can help them bounce back after a hurricane upends their life.
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2022 has been Australia’s year of freak floods. Here’s what stricken Victorians are set to experience in the weeks and months ahead.
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Experts share their insights into Nigeria’s flooding challenge and steps needed to alleviate their worst effects.
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Remember hearing about COP26 in Glasgow last year? There’s a lot at stake in this year’s climate summit, so here’s your essential guide to prepare.
A woman wades through a flooded area after heavy rains in Sindh province, Pakistan.
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Pakistan contributes less than one per cent of greenhouse gas emissions, but has disproportionately felt the impact of climate change.
Flash flooding made a mess in Dallas in August 2022.
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Flood risks are rising as the climate warms. The risks are complex, as a levee or new roadway in one place can worsen flooding somewhere else.
The Indian government is encouraging the use of electric vehicles, particularly scooters.
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India’s international climate pledge could set the tone for other emerging economies for a decade.
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Some Niger Delta residents are less concerned about oil-induced hazards and risks, or floods and erosion. They are more worried about a lack of sanitation amenities.
An image from satellite data shows the strong Loop Current and swirling eddies.
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With La Niña helping clear the way for a busy hurricane season, this wide current of warm water could spell disaster for the northern Gulf Coast.
Germany, heavily reliant on natural gas from Russia, has seen a fast expansion in solar power since Russia attacked Ukraine.
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War, famine and an energy crunch are affecting the world’s response to climate change, but there are reasons for optimism.
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It is unreasonable to expect people to cope with all disasters – but it is reasonable to expect people to manage a certain level of risk.
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The urge to create, or donate to, crowdfunding campaigns in a crisis is understandable. But it’s worth asking: who can succeed in crowdfunding, and who gets left behind?
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As someone who lost pretty much everything in the 2011 Brisbane floods and then led a study on community responses to those floods, I have some insights on what helps – and what doesn’t.
Flooding in Gympie, Queensland, February 26, 2022.
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A weather system called ‘atmospheric rivers’ is causing this inundation. In March last year, an atmospheric river brought 800kg of water vapour over Sydney every second.
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Disaster-affected communities form the backbone of any disaster response. But survivors are often underutilised in shaping plans for their community’s longer-term recovery and preparedness efforts.
Slow recovery for vulnerable households can slow the recovery of the entire community.
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The most affordable homes face the highest risks from disasters for three key reasons.