Natural disasters alone are not enough to motivate local communities to engage in climate change mitigation or adaptation, a new study from Oregon State University found.
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Aug 25, 2020
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As sea level rise, extreme weather events and storm surge become more frequent and severe along the Maine coast, people who live there will move inland.
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Jun 2, 2020
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If it seems like extreme weather disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires are becoming more frequent, severe and costly, it's because they are. And that trend is influencing people's movements.
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May 26, 2020
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As the effects of climate change become more evident, more than half of U.S. adults (56%) say climate change is the most important issue facing society today, yet 4 in 10 have not made any changes in their behavior to reduce ...
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Feb 6, 2020
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At least 15 natural disasters linked to climate change this year caused damage of over $1 billion and seven of them cost at least $10 billion, British charity Christian Aid said Friday.
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Dec 27, 2019
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Holiday travel is stressful enough—we know we're supposed to arrive at the airport early, give extra time to drive places, and expect delays. But what about checking the weather on the other side of the country, routing ...
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Nov 25, 2019
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Extreme weather events, such as Cyclone Idai that has recently devastated Beira, Mozambique, and Hurricane Harvey that hit Houston, USA, in 2017are the types of climate extremes that cities increasingly have to prepare for.
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Apr 3, 2019
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Taking up almost the entire southern tip of India, Tamil Nadu is the country's second-largest economy. Its delta region is considered to be the "rice bowl" of the state, also producing coconuts, bananas, nuts, spices and ...
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Jan 28, 2019
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When it comes to their views on climate change, Americans are looking at natural disasters and their local weather, according to a new poll.
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Jan 22, 2019
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A new statistical tool to help target resources following deadly natural disasters has been created by the University of Bristol, allowing governments to prioritise getting aid to the most vulnerable people.
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Oct 17, 2018
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