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New cyclone barrels toward disaster-struck Indonesia

A new cyclone was barrelling toward Indonesia and threatened to spark more floods and landslides, authorities warned Friday, as the archipelago reeled from a storm that killed more than 200 people, including victims in neighbouring East Timor......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgApr 9th, 2021

Greek summer wildfires will burn over 150,000 hectares: PM

Devastating wildfires in Greece will ravage more than 150,000 hectares (370,600 acres) by the end of the summer, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis estimated Thursday, blaming the climate crisis for the disaster......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 31st, 2023

Maui conspiracy theories are spreading on social media. Why this always happens after a disaster

A slew of viral conspiracy videos on social media have made baseless claims that the Maui wildfires were started intentionally as part of a land grab, highlighting how quickly misinformation spreads after a disaster......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsAug 26th, 2023

Trash fire "emergency" chokes locals on Indonesia"s Java

A days-long fire at a landfill in Indonesia's most populous province has been declared an emergency by local authorities as thick and putrid smoke from the blaze chokes nearby residents, officials said Friday......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 25th, 2023

Looking for a US "climate haven" away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one

Southeast Michigan seemed like the perfect "climate haven.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 24th, 2023

More marine heat waves could spell disaster for ocean life

Marine heat waves are becoming more frequent under global warming and this is having a significant impact on species' ability to recover......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2023

Expert says urgent enforcement is needed in Indonesia to prevent trade in endangered whale sharks

Authorities in Indonesia must act to enforce wildlife protection laws to protect endangered whale sharks, says an Oxford Brookes University professor......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2023

Q&A: An asteroid killed the dinosaurs, allowing mammals to dominate Earth, but why?

Almost 66 million years ago, an asteroid struck the Earth, killing all non-avian dinosaurs and allowing mammals to dominate......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 17th, 2023

Q&A: Urban doom loop—what it is and how cities can stop it

Recent images of downtown San Francisco—emptied of office workers now dialing in remote and filled with wandering homeless people—has struck fear for the future of urban areas. A Columbia University professor coined the term "urban doom loop" for.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 17th, 2023

Creating a disaster preparedness plan for your pets

Recently, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a wildfire disaster declaration for about 75% of the state's counties and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also released an updated hurricane season outlook that includes a 70% chance of 1.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 17th, 2023

How to Help and Donate to Wildfire Victims in Hawaii

From the Hawaii Community Foundation to the Maui Food Bank, donations to these groups aid people impacted by the recent disaster in Lahaina......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsAug 16th, 2023

Rapid growth in coffee shops and competition presents a challenge for small independent coffee shops in Indonesia

In the midst of Indonesia's burgeoning coffee shop scene, a formidable challenge has emerged for independent establishments, according to research in the International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management. Many of the problems and their sol.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2023

Wallacea: A living laboratory of Earth"s evolution. Its wildlife, forests and reefs will be devastated if we don"t act

Wallacea is a fascinating region of both land and sea. Spanning approximately 338,000 square kilometers within Indonesia, it is home to a rich diversity of animals and plants, with hybrid species from both Asia and Australia/Papua regions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 11th, 2023

Maui wildfires point to a long, painful road ahead, disaster recovery expert says

The devastating wildfires that swept quickly through the Hawaiian island of Maui this week have claimed the lives of at least 36 people. The wind-whipped flames left the historic town of Lahaina, known as a site of Hawaiian cultural heritage, in ruin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 11th, 2023

Indonesia says capital pollution spike due to weather, vehicles

Indonesia's government on Friday blamed a pollution spike in traffic-clogged capital Jakarta on weather patterns and vehicle emissions after the city topped global rankings four days this week......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 11th, 2023

Indonesia gives automakers more time to qualify for EV credits in investment bid

Indonesia’s government has set an ambitious target of producing some 600,000 EVs by 2030......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 10th, 2023

Indonesia capital becomes world"s most polluted major city: monitor

Indonesian capital Jakarta has become the world's most polluted major city, according to air quality monitoring firm IQAir, topping global charts for days as authorities fail to grapple with a spike in toxic smog......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 10th, 2023

Tropical forest nations seek climate plan in Brazil

Nations from Brazil to Indonesia met Wednesday to seek a plan to save the world's tropical rainforests, a day after South American leaders drew criticism for failing to adopt a pledge to protect the Amazon......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 9th, 2023

The Atlantic is at risk of circulation collapse. It would mean even greater climate chaos across Europe

Amid news of lethal heatwaves across the Northern Hemisphere comes the daunting prospect of a climate disaster on an altogether grander scale. New findings published in Nature Communications suggest the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, or.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 5th, 2023

Fremantle Highway ship disaster likely to exceed $330 million in initial damages, economist says

The damaged carrier has been towed to a location away from shipping lanes as part of salvage operations, the Dutch public works and water management ministry said Monday......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2023

China, Indonesia, and Vietnam lead global growth for coming decade in new projections

China, India, Indonesia, Uganda, and Vietnam are projected to be among the fastest-growing economies for the coming decade, according to researchers at the Growth Lab at Harvard University. The new growth projections presented in The Atlas of Economi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 28th, 2023