How does a flood become a disaster?
What are the causes, patterns and effects of disastrous river flood? An international group of researchers led by GFZ hydrologist Bruno Merz has investigated this question in a review article published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth and Environm.....»»
What we know—and don"t—about how climate change impacts hurricanes like Ian
It's a question that follows any natural disaster, especially monster hurricanes like Ian: Was this caused by climate change?.....»»
Most Florida dealers dodge destructive Hurricane Ian
An influx of flood-damaged vehicles might create a troublesome situation, Morse Automotive Group CEO Teddy Morse said......»»
Apple Watch Ultra & AirPods Pro 2 impress, iOS 16 bugs, Apple Store experiences
Real-world testing shows that AirPods Pro 2 has remarkably improved noise cancellation, while putting the Apple Watch Ultra to the test confirms its great battery life. There's also disaster tech, Apple Store experiences, and bugs in iOS 16, all on t.....»»
Germany says mass fish deaths in Oder river a "man-made disaster"
Germany said Friday that mass fish deaths in the Oder river were a "man-made environmental disaster", blaming toxic algae growth sparked by the introduction of salt into the waters......»»
Nobel Prize season arrives amid war, nuclear fears, hunger
This year's Nobel Prize season approaches as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shattered decades of almost uninterrupted peace in Europe and raised the risks of a nuclear disaster......»»
Study identifies hundreds of hospitals on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts at risk of flooding from hurricanes
The first study to systematically investigate flooding risk to hospitals on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts from Category 1-4 storms finds that even relatively weak storms pose a serious flood risk to hospitals along the coast......»»
Hurricane Ian expected to flood Florida after leaving Cuba without power
Hurricane Ian is expected to directly hit the US state of Florida on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of life-threatening storm surges and "devastating" winds after it reportedly killed two and left millions without power in Cuba......»»
First global survey of mayors shows urgent climate, infrastructure, equity challenges
A new global survey of city leaders underscores pressing challenges facing municipalities, including rising inequality, extreme heat and flood risks exacerbated by climate change, and a need to rebalance transportation systems that overly favor priva.....»»
The key differences between a business continuity plan and a disaster recovery plan
In this Help Net Security video, Chip Gibbons, CISO at Thrive, illustrates the differences between a business continuity plan and a disaster recovery plan. While these terms are often used interchangeably, there are important differences and it’s c.....»»
Pakistan"s floods are a disaster, but they didn"t have to be
The devastating flooding affecting Pakistan has killed over 1,300 people, damaged over 1.7 million homes, and is disrupting food production. Over 33 million people have been affected so far......»»
The end of Ethereum mining could be a bonanza for GPU shoppers
Graphics card prices have been dropping all year—and could go even lower. While these GPUs were liquidated following 2018 flooding in China, they provide a good visual for the flood of GPUs hitting secondhand markets these days. (cre.....»»
A Growing Drinking Water Crisis Threatens American Cities and Towns
The Jackson, Miss., disaster rings alarm bells about myriad problems lurking in water systems across the country.....»»
Burst mining dam in South Africa: What must be done to prevent another disaster
Jagersfontien, a small town in the middle of South Africa with over a century of mining history, awoke to a tragic failure of responsibility on 11 September 2022 when torrents of muddy water cascaded over the embankments that were meant to hold it ba.....»»
La Niña, 3 years in a row: A climate scientist on what flood-weary Australians can expect this summer
After weeks of anticipation, it's finally official: the Bureau of Meteorology has declared another La Niña is underway. This means Australia's east coast will likely endure yet another wet, and relatively cool, spring and summer......»»
Polio declared a disaster emergency in New York after more poliovirus found
The declaration will expand vaccine access and require vaccine data reporting. Enlarge / Transmission electron micrograph of poliovirus type 1. (credit: Getty | BSIP) New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a "state disaster e.....»»
Tim Cook promises donations to flood relief efforts in Pakistan
Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company will donate to flood relief and recovery efforts in Pakistan and surrounding areas where glacial melt and increased monsoon activity have caused deadly floods.In a Tweet on Wednesday, Tim Cook offered.....»»
Dead fish and depression on the banks of the Oder
Appearing tired and stressed, Piotr Wloch looks out dejectedly at his empty tourist boats on the Oder river after an environmental disaster that has killed thousands of fish......»»
Dallas is only the latest flood disaster: How cities can learn from today"s climate crises to prepare for tomorrow
Devastating flash floods in Dallas, St. Louis and eastern Kentucky have left cities across the U.S. questioning their own security in a warming climate......»»
Climate change exacerbated hurricane Harvey"s flood damage, hitting low-income neighborhoods disproportionately harder
New research published today shows that if it were not for the impact of climate change, up to 50 percent of residences in Houston's Harris County would not have been flooded by Hurricane Harvey five years ago. The study, published in Nature Communic.....»»
Climate change could push flood damage to $3 billion a year in western US, study says
The University of California, San Diego says the atmospheric river storms that periodically hit the western U.S. could cause as much as $3.2 billion a year in flood damage by the end of the century, a figure three times higher than an estimate the un.....»»