Is There A Link Between Climate Change & More Costly Disasters? It’s Complicated
Climate change is a factor in the increase in losses from fires, storms, and flooding, but it is not the only factor, some scientists argue.
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Risk Managed? New Report Finds Chemical Disaster Risks from Climate Change
Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Rachel Cleetus, Policy Director This week, the Union of Concerned Scientists, Earthjustice, and the Center for Progressive Reform released a policy brief estimating the risks posed by natural disasters to Risk Management Program (RMP) facilities and the surrounding communities. There are thousands of industrial facilities throughout the United States that are … [continued]
Lack Of Spanish-Language Disaster Warnings Leads To Death
In 2013, Samuel Cifuentes, Yolanda Santos, and their children sheltered from a tornado in a drainage ditch near El Reno, Oklahoma, but the Spanish-speaking family never received warnings about the risk of severe flash floods. The entire family drowned. The lack of non-English communications during weather-related disasters leads to increased … [continued]
There’s A Possibility Of 1 Billion Climate Refugees By 2050
In an article by How Stuff Works, the author pointed out that 1 billion people may become climate refugees by 2050.
Nissan Rolls Out Electric Emergency Response LEAF — RE-LEAF
Nissan has rolled out a concept electric vehicle that I have to admit to liking much more than my brain says I should.
In The Wake Of COVID-19, Congress Must Support Pre-Disaster Mitigation Programs
The COVID-19 crisis is compounding risks for U.S. communities still contending with past extreme weather and climate-related disasters and bracing for future disasters. The recovery could likely be compounded by a string of extreme weather events starting this spring, continuing towards the end of summer when wildfire season peaks along with extreme heat and drought conditions, lasting well into the fall through the end of hurricane season.
Oxfam: Every 2 Seconds Climate Change Forces A Person From Their Home
Every 2 seconds, climate change is forcing someone from their homes, according to data from Oxfam International. These climate-fueled disasters are the number one cause of internal displacement globally. More than 20 million people have lost their homes. This translates to one person every two seconds.
Civil Society Organizations Are Learning To Track Climate Adaptation Spending To Ensure It Reaches The…
Communities around the world are already feeling the impacts of climate change. Finance is at the heart of the matter: adapting to rising sea levels, heat waves, floods, and erratic weather is becoming expensive very quickly, particularly for developing countries.
The “Global Forest Watch Fires” Platform & Preparing For The 2019 Wildfire Season
Reading a recent World Resources Institute blog post on fire, I began exploring an interactive map referenced in it, Global Forest Watch Fires. It is an interactive online platform with diverse skills and strengths. It will identify active fires as they start and alert you as they develop in your area.
Insurers Warn 2017 To Be Most Expensive After Year Of Climate Disasters
A combination of natural disasters and extreme weather events impacting the entire globe is likely to mean 2017 will be the most expensive on record according to 28 insurance industry organizations.
