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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Ukraine airstrikes, grey seals and flowing lava: photos of the day Thursday

The harvest season ends in the circular wheat fields of Altnova and Gozlu in the Kadnhan district.
World news
#flooding
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Public health

David Ovalle: Horrific number of children killed in Texas floods highlights their vulnerability to climate change

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Public health

David Ovalle: Horrific number of children killed in Texas floods highlights their vulnerability to climate change

fromPoynter
1 day ago

Florida's attorney general said state is 'under attack' from weather modification. Is that true? - Poynter

Uthmeier expressed concern over weather modification activities infiltrating Florida's environment, asserting they are polluting air, water, and impacting human health. He believes these practices have been misused and could potentially contribute to disasters.
US politics
#climate-change
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Talk to Children After a Natural Disaster

Children rely on the adults in their lives for information and may have questions about natural disasters, especially those that involve loss of life. They do best when parents appear calm and are able to answer their questions in a simple and honest way.
Parenting
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Why accurately reporting death tolls in a disaster is so challenging - and important - Poynter

"Accurately reporting death tolls from natural disasters is something that journalists and the media have long struggled with, and I think there are a number of reasons for that."
US news
#search-and-rescue
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Canada news

At least 13 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp

US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

From the Texas floods to the LA fires, consumer drones keep getting in the way of rescue operations

Catastrophic flooding in central Texas has resulted in at least 69 deaths and disrupted search and rescue efforts due to personal drone interference.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpasses 100

Catastrophic flooding in Texas claimed over 100 lives, with ongoing search efforts for missing campers and residents.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Canada news

At least 13 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp

#tsunami-warning
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

An Alaska tsunami warning had residents scrambling for high ground after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

An Alaska tsunami warning had residents scrambling for high ground after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Typhoon Wipha hits Hong Kong bringing on highest storm alert

Hong Kong issued its highest tropical cyclone warning as Typhoon Wipha battered the city, with authorities cancelling school classes and grounding hundreds of flights.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

They splurged on a home. Then their American dream began cracking.

A Haitian family in Springfield, Ohio now faces severe damage to their home, questioning what can be salvaged from their American dream.
US news
#emergency-management
#wildfires
#texas-flooding
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Vicarious Trauma and Survivor Guilt in Kerrville

Vicarious trauma is most often attributed to first responders, military service members, emergency medical personnel, and allied professionals who experience continuous exposure to incidents of trauma and violation.
Mental health
#fema
fromFortune
1 week ago
Public health

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

fromFortune
1 week ago
Public health

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage delinquencies are rising as homeownership costs pile up

Serious mortgage delinquencies have been steadily declining for more than three years, but the trend reversed in mid-2024, with notable increases in Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Real estate
#emergency-response
#camp-mystic
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Public health

Richard 'Dick' Eastland, Camp Mystic's 74-year-old owner, died while leading campers to safety during the devastating floods

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Public health

Richard 'Dick' Eastland, Camp Mystic's 74-year-old owner, died while leading campers to safety during the devastating floods

#texas
#evacuations
#texas-floods
#trauma-recovery
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Top Democrat Sounds the Alarm on 3,000 Vacant Positions at Weather Forecasting Agency: We Lost '24/7 Local Coverage'

Sen. Maria Cantwell emphasized the importance of improving communication systems and science to better prepare for future natural disasters, particularly in light of recent tragedies.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Republicans want to privatize weather forecasts. Do Trump appointees stand to benefit?

Privatization would diminish a central role the federal government has played in weather forecasting since the 1800s, which experts say poses a particular harm for those facing financial strain who may not be able to afford commercial weather data.
US politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of earthquakes rattle catastrophic volcano sparking new fears

Hundreds of small earthquakes rattled Washington's Mount Rainier, with activity peaking at 4:29 am ET, and tremors not exceeding magnitude of 1.7.
Science
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

The Floodwaters Are Rising | Defector

God's covenant with Noah assures that He will never flood the whole Earth again, but it does not guarantee protection from floods affecting individual lives.
Environment
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Protesters Gather Outside Sam Altman's House

Protesters descended on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's house due to his support of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, which lacks some AI regulation measures, with signs like 'Sam Kills Green Jobs.'
US politics
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 weeks ago

6 months later, 12 ways the Eaton and Palisades fires changed Southern California

Six months after the twin catastrophes that exploded on Jan. 7, residents are slowly beginning to rebuild their lives and properties, with 9,500 properties cleared since the emergency began.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Seniors in Small Massachusetts Town "Struggling To Survive" Because of Insurance Premiums: Why They're Being Hit So Hard

"Manufactured homes have always been expensive to insure. Despite being, on average, half the size of a traditional single-family home, premiums are often comparable or even higher."
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Japan's Tokara islands hit by 900 earthquakes in two weeks

The Tokara island chain has experienced over 900 earthquakes in two weeks, causing sleeplessness and fear among residents. The Japan Meteorological Agency does not know when the quakes will cease.
Science
#severe-weather
#history
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

'Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time' revisits the deadly catastrophe ahead of the 20th anniversary

The series offers an emotionally raw examination of Hurricane Katrina's aftermath, featuring eyewitness accounts and immersive archival footage that corrects persistent false narratives.
US news
#hurricane-erick
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Hurricane Erick tracker: Live maps and real-time tools show the storm's projected path toward Mexico

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Hurricane Erick tracker: Live maps and real-time tools show the storm's projected path toward Mexico

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