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......»»
Extreme weather influences mortgage payments, study finds
When cyclones and floods hit populated areas, people's ability to pay their mortgage differs depending on the type and intensity of the extreme weather, research suggests......»»
New WhatsApp feature lets you create custom stickers with ease
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that makes custom stickers a piece of cake and no longer need third-party apps. The post New WhatsApp feature lets you create custom stickers with ease appeared first on Phandroid. A while ago, WhatsAp.....»»
Record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Record heat across the world profoundly impacted the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods, megadroughts and bushfires, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows......»»
Research reveals that corals are adapting to climate change in complex and varied ways
From intensifying wildfires to record-breaking floods year on year, the effects of climate change have manifested in devastating outcomes on ecosystems that threaten species worldwide. One such ecosystem in peril is coral reefs, which play a major ro.....»»
"Cli-fi" might not save the world, but writing it could help with your eco-anxiety
The consequences of climate change weigh on all of us, especially as we face an El Niño summer, with floods and fires already making themselves felt in the Australian environment......»»
Climate change likely to drive more floods in some parts of the US, fewer in others
By breaking down flooding analysis into its main physical mechanisms, researchers at Princeton have projected that climate change will markedly impact river basin flooding across the United States during the 21st century......»»
Goodyear unveils plans for an EV future with new tires at CES
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is developing a product for electric vehicles that it says will help ease something that’s hampered their competitiveness against gas-powered vehicles: tire duration......»»
Water increasingly at the center of conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East
Six months ago, an explosion ripped apart Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, unleashing floods that killed 58 people, devastated the landscape along the Dnipro River and cut off water to productive farmland......»»
Bangladesh"s "tiny houses" tackle giant flood challenge
An award-winning architect in Bangladesh, one of the nations most at risk from flooding driven by climate change, has developed an ingenious two-floor housing solution to help people survive what scientists warn is a growing threat......»»
Part e-bike, part moped, the Scorpion X2 is a comfy electric cruiser
The Juiced Bikes Scorpion X2 once again overdelivers on rider comfort, carrying capacity, and ease of operation......»»
Grenfell should have been a wake-up call—but the UK still doesn"t take fire safety seriously
In March 2023, a fire in Tower Hamlets, east London, claimed the life of Mizanur Rahman, a 41-year-old father-of-two from Bangladesh. Five fire engines and 35 firefighters attended the call to the two-bedroom flat in Maddocks House, on the Tarling We.....»»
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 printer review: the great prints keep rolling
Epson's low-cost EcoTank ET-2800 is a family printer with two years of ink. We tested its ease of use, quality, and long-term value......»»
Our cities will need to harvest stormwater in an affordable and green way—here"s how
When it rains, stormwater runs down surfaces like streets and parking lots and into drains. Most of the time, we see it as a problem because it can cause floods. Recent storms across eastern Australia created huge amounts of stormwater and flooding......»»
Veeam adds BaaS capabilities for Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365
Veeam Software has expanded its relationship with Microsoft. Veeam is making it easier for customers to protect Microsoft 365 with Cirrus by Veeam which brings the ease and flexibility of Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) for Microsoft 365. Utilizing the po.....»»
Cyclone Jasper makes landfall in Australia
Tropical Cyclone Jasper hit northeast Australia Wednesday, leaving thousands of people in coastal communities without power and preparing for potentially "life-threatening" floods......»»
The hidden impacts of climate change on a freshwater ecosystem
From melting glaciers to rising sea levels, from raging wildfires to devastating floods, society has grown increasingly aware of the increasingly frequent climate crises. But what about its subterranean flow? A research group led by Li Dongfeng at th.....»»
Eight dead as cyclone batters India"s southeast coast
Chest-high waters surged down the streets of India's southern city Chennai on Tuesday with eight people killed in intense floods as Cyclone Michaung was set to make landfall on the southeast coast......»»
HP Smart Tank 5101 review: when paper jams hurt
We tested HP's Smart Tank 5101, an affordable all-in-one inkjet tank printer, to determine its long-term value and ease of use......»»
Horn of Africa floods displace more than two million
More than two million people across the Horn of Africa have been forced from their homes by torrential rains and floods, according to an AFP tally compiled Thursday from government and UN figures......»»
River floods and plastics: Where did the litter go when the Meuse flooded?
Plastic pollution is a global problem and Dutch rivers are no exception. Anyone who has ever walked along their banks will know the sight of bottles, caps and food packaging. But some of that litter may originate from elsewhere. How much plastic wast.....»»