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Environment Nov 1, 2023

Four dead as Tropical Storm Pilar dumps heavy rains on C. America

Tropical Storm Pilar loomed ominously off the Pacific Coast of Central America on Wednesday, provoking heavy rains that washed away crops and displaced hundreds of people as the death toll rose to four.

Environment Oct 31, 2023

Central America braces for Tropical Storm Pilar

Central American nations braced Monday for Tropical Storm Pilar, with authorities in El Salvador reporting two deaths linked to heavy rains and wind preceding the arrival of the tempest.

Environment Oct 21, 2023

Hurricane Norma strengthens to Category 3 ahead of Mexico landfall

Hurricane Norma on Friday once again strengthened to a Category 3 storm as it approaches a tourist hotspot on Mexico's Pacific coast.

Environment Oct 20, 2023

Hurricane Norma downgraded to Category 2 ahead of Mexico landfall

Hurricane Norma weakened Friday to a Category 2 storm ahead of landfall near a tourist hotspot on Mexico's Pacific coast.

Environment Oct 19, 2023

Headed for Mexico, Hurricane Norma downgraded to still-dangerous Category 3

Hurricane Norma weakened Thursday to a Category 3 storm as it headed for Mexico's Pacific coast—still strong enough to cause flash floods and damage, forecasters said.

Earth Sciences Oct 19, 2023

Flood warnings for Africa advance with EU expertise

Satellites and on-the-ground sensors are helping Kenya, Ghana and Zambia tackle inundation risks and farmers cope with drought.

Environment Oct 16, 2023

Rising seas will tighten vise on Miami, even for people who are not flooded, says study

A new study that examines both the physical and socioeconomic effects of sea-level rise on Florida's Miami-Dade County area finds that in coming decades, four out of five residents may face disruption or displacement, whether ...

Earth Sciences Oct 11, 2023

Report: The US just had its seventh-warmest September on record

September 2023 was remarkably warm and quite dry across the contiguous United States.

Environment Oct 11, 2023

Why climate change is a national security risk

Climate change is affecting practically everything on Earth, from natural systems to human endeavors. National security is no exception. The National Intelligence Council has found that "climate change will increasingly exacerbate ...

Environment Oct 10, 2023

Indonesian urban poor suffer the most in extreme weather caused by climate change

Extreme weather as a result of climate change has caused disasters and catastrophes around the globe.

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