In almost every region of the world where hurricanes form, their maximum sustained winds are getting stronger. That is according to a new study by … Long-term data show hurricanes are getting strongerRead more
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Australia’s fires are the first climate disaster of the decade
Wildfires scorched almost every continent in 2019, but the ongoing wildfires in Australia have caused unprecedented damage. As fires have blanketed more than 12 million … Australia’s fires are the first climate disaster of the decadeRead more
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Nearly 500 million animals killed in Australian bushfires
Ecologists at the University of Sydney estimate around 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed, directly or indirectly, by the devastating blazes since … Nearly 500 million animals killed in Australian bushfiresRead more
Posted inExtreme weather / France / News / Pollution
Paris bans up to 60% of its cars as heatwave worsens pollution
Paris has banned more than half of the cars registered in the region from its roads as a record heatwave worsens air pollution, the most … Paris bans up to 60% of its cars as heatwave worsens pollutionRead more
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Downpours of torrential rain more frequent with global warming
The frequency of downpours of heavy rain — which can lead to flash floods, devastation, and outbreaks of waterborne disease — has increased across the … Downpours of torrential rain more frequent with global warmingRead more
Posted inClimate Disaster / Extreme weather / India / News
Heatwaves is a natural disaster in india
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said intense heatwave conditions were likely to continue over most parts of northwestern India. The weather forecasters declare a heatwave … Heatwaves is a natural disaster in indiaRead more
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Nuclear Plants Plus Hurricanes: Disasters Waiting to Happen
Although the mainstream media said next to nothing about it, independent experts have made it clear that Hurricanes Harvey and Irma threatened six U.S. nuclear … Nuclear Plants Plus Hurricanes: Disasters Waiting to HappenRead more