Severe flooding displaces scores of thousands in Somalia
Severe flooding continues to displace thousands of people in Somalia.
Environment
Aug 11, 2020
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A mobile flood tool for the nation unveiled
The U.S. Geological Survey announced Friday the completion of a new mobile tool that provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood forecasts all in one place on a computer, smartphone or other mobile device.
Earth Sciences
Nov 2, 2020
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We can't save everything from climate change – here's how to make choices
Recent reports have delivered sobering messages about climate change and its consequences. They include the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C; the fourth installment of ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 23, 2019
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Greater readiness repels cyber threats to manufacturers
Together with the National Emergency Supply Agency and the private sector, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed tailored solutions bringing improved cyber security and disruption-free operations to manufacturers. ...
Security
Dec 14, 2016
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Shock as Honduras national park cleared to halt bugs
A massive bug infestation and cut-down of pine trees in a national park in Honduras has stunned residents and sparked a warning from experts that a localized spike in temperatures will ensue.
Ecology
Jun 1, 2016
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Excessive personal consumption has serious global consequences, says researcher
Climate change is a global problem. Its origin is less so, however, because we do not all contribute equally: the countries that suffer the most from the impacts of climate change are precisely those that are the least responsible.
Environment
May 11, 2023
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Researchers: Disaster survivors need help remaining connected with friends and families and access to mental health care
The earthquakes that struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria in early February 2023 have killed at least 47,000 people and disrupted everyday life for some 26 million more.
Social Sciences
Feb 27, 2023
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Japanese whisky arrives at the International Space Station
An unmanned cargo ship loaded with emergency supplies—including Japanese whisky—successfully docked at the International Space Station early Tuesday, officials said.
Space Exploration
Aug 25, 2015
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Coronavirus: Citizen science helps report ecosystem changes during the lockdown
The pandemic offers scientists an undesired, albeit unique opportunity to study the relationship between humans and the environment. The ecology research team at Ca' Foscari University of Venice has recently launched a campaign ...
Environment
Apr 6, 2020
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Youth climate movement puts ethics at the center of the global debate
Even if you've never heard of Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish environmentalist who crossed the Atlantic on a sailboat to attend a Sept. 23 United Nations summit on the climate, you may have heard about the student-led ...
Environment
Sep 19, 2019
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