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Floods ease in Bangladesh but 300,000 still in shelters

River waters in low-lying Bangladesh are receding after days of deadly floods but 300,000 people are still in emergency shelters requiring aid, disaster officials said Sunday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 25th, 2024

How cities can use AI to adapt to climate change

Urban spaces are particularly susceptible to the effects of climate change, such as heat waves, floods, and storms. But which areas of a city are affected, and how can city planners respond?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

Heat Waves Need FEMA’s Help

Heat waves are costly and kill more people each year than hurricanes, tornadoes and floods combined, but because FEMA doesn’t count them as disasters, communities miss out on important resources.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

Floods Are Destroying Roads and Buildings. The White House Wants to Raise Them

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is requiring any construction project it funds to be elevated above local flood levels.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

Podcasts now support comments on Spotify; should Apple do the same?

Today Spotify is debuting a big change for podcasts on its platform: comments. Now listeners can comment on any episode inside the Spotify app and creators can respond to their audience with ease. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

Quantum Xchange CipherInsights enhancements identify weaknesses in enterprise cryptography

Quantum Xchange announced the latest release of CipherInsights, the company’s network monitoring, crypto-discovery and risk assessment tool. Version 11.0 includes several new features to pinpoint any weaknesses in enterprise cryptography and ease a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

Brazil needs a new approach to measure climate migration

Devastating floods led to more than 175 deaths and 423,000 people displaced in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul in May. It was the state's worst natural catastrophe in almost a century, but Brazil is no stranger to mass population mo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

Return-to-work programs may have a hidden cost to women, according to study

Researchers explored experiences of professional women re-entering the workforce after taking time off for family reasons. The research focused on returner programs—employer-sponsored initiatives designed to ease the transition back into profession.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 9th, 2024

Q&A: Extreme weather in South Africa is disrupting tourism—research tracks the impact on coastal areas

South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, floods in the Eastern Cape and mid-latitude cyclones in the Western Cape. Kaitano.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 9th, 2024

India floods swamp national park, killing six rhinos

Devastating floods in India's northeast that have killed scores of people also swamped a national park, drowning six threatened rhinos and other wildlife, government officials said Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 9th, 2024

Best Walmart TV deals: 43-inch 4K TV for $178 and more

Walmart makes for some serious savings when it comes to buying a TV, so we've rounded up all of the best Walmart TV deals for your shopping ease......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 5th, 2024

Keeper password manager review: share logins with precision and ease

I review Keeper's Personal and Family plans, affordable password management with robust security and lots of sharing features......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 5th, 2024

Floods kill nine in India and Bangladesh, millions affected

Torrential rains and surging rivers across northeast India and neighboring Bangladesh have killed at least nine people, disaster officials said Thursday, with more than three million people affected......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 4th, 2024

Rising risks of climate disasters mean some communities will need to move—Australians need to plan for relocation

Many Australians live in areas increasingly exposed to climate change and associated extreme weather such as floods, fires, coastal erosion, cyclones and extreme heat. If we wait for disasters to happen, hundreds of thousands of people could be force.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

China"s 2023 annual temperature hit a new high with serious floods and droughts

Climate is a major factor affecting economic and social outcomes. In China, the country's National Climate Center releases an annual climate report that comprehensively covers China's achievements and progress that year in climate monitoring and impa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

Study reveals ancient Nile floods were highly variable during wetter climates

Global warming as well as recent droughts and floods threaten large populations along the Nile Valley. Understanding how such a large river will respond to an invigorated hydrological cycle is therefore a pressing issue. Insights can be gained by stu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

Automotive retailers diversify portfolios by entering powersports segment

Automotive retailer interest in crossing over to powersports has increased, and the complementary industries could ease a learning curve, according to industry experts......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Chevy highlights Equinox EV"s familiarity, value to win over buyers

Chevy is trying to help ease the electric transition for consumers by using a familiar name and emphasizing the value offered at a $35,000 price point......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Malwarebytes for Mac review: an antivirus and privacy upgrade

Malwarebytes for Mac increases your antivirus protection, so I tested its quality, ease of use, and features to find out if it's worth the cost......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

How to not get taken for $1000 by Apple Pay scammers

There's no denying that Apple Pay is a convenient way to make purchases — but its ease of use also means it's an easy way to get scammed. Here's how you can avoid it, and what to do if it happens.Tap to Pay on iPhoneTikToker Hanna (@mamaahannaa) th.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Key tiger habitat swamped by deadly Bangladesh cyclone

Bangladesh forest experts warned Tuesday a key tiger habitat hit by a deadly cyclone had been submerged by seawater deeper and longer than ever before, raising fears for endangered wildlife......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024