Extreme weather
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Adams issues drought warning for NYC, directs city agencies to roll back water usage
Mayor Eric Adams declared a drought warning Monday — and halted a major aqueduct repair project to preserve the city’s…
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Why you’re still smelling smoke today in New Jersey and around NYC
Don’t hold your breath — the smoky air and fire smell aren’t going anywhere fast. New Jersey residents woke up on…
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COP29: Regional European leaders join call for more adaptation funding
Local leaders could be the driving force behind plans that help their areas to survive extreme weather. ADVERTISEMENT Ongoing floods…
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World leaders lay out raw truth of climate impact in their countries
At the UN climate talks, nations big and small have had the chance to bear witness to climate change. ADVERTISEMENT…
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200-year-old Pennsylvania bridge reemerges from lake during drought, closed over collapse fears
A historic bridge built more than 200 years ago in southwestern Pennsylvania has been closed off to the public after officials said…
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132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside
A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging…
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Could better warnings have saved lives in Valencia?
Accusations are flying over who is to blame for the inadequate emergency response. ADVERTISEMENT In late October flash floods hit…
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Europe’s food supply will be impacted by Spain’s floods, warn experts
Spain’s deadly floods are likely to threaten food supply chains across the country and throughout wider Europe. ADVERTISEMENT As images…
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Why disaster relief in Europe often comes too late
This article was originally published in German The EU Solidarity Fund was created to provide rapid assistance during disasters. But for…
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Catastrophic floods in Spain linked directly to climate change
From drought that killed a quarter of a million in the Horn of Africa and heatwaves in Europe that cost…
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