Floods News
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Asian temperatures could rise disastrouslyProfligate fossil fuel use could cause Asian temperatures to rise by 6°C, bringing floods and food shortages for hundreds of millions. -
Sri Lanka struggles to adapt as disasters become a new "normal"Disasters – from deadly floods to worsening droughts – are happening more frequently in Sri Lanka. But efforts to begin treating the crises as a new "normal," which require system changes rather than one-time responses, are struggling.
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In coal-focused Pakistan, a wind power breeze is blowingChinese funding is still pushing a huge expansion in coal use, however, with wind and solar a secondary focus. -
Cambodian villagers brace for flooding in test of Sesan II damA test of floodgates in Cambodia’s Sesan II Dam looks set to flood two downstream villages, with more than 100 families vowing not to leave after refusing offers of compensation.
Floods Opinion
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8 simple rules for grappling with climate risk– Climate change will have a massive impact on how companies and societies operate, but many people are still unaware of the full extent of climate risks. Forum for the Future's Iain Watt breaks this complex issue down for companies. -
Counting the costs of floods in China– Floods have had a devastating effect on China's communities and economy; it will take political will, time, money, and good holistic planning and implementation before flood damages in China can be significantly reduced, say water experts Asit Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada. -
The role of climate change in eastern Australia’s wild storms– Eastern Australia's massive storms will likely become rarer in a warmer world, but probably more intense, says University of New South Wales researcher Acacia Pepler.
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