How weather ‘blocks’ have triggered more extreme heatwaves and floods across Europe
An ‘omega block’ helped Storm Daniel wreak devastation in Libya.
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Dam disasters of the 1920s made reservoirs safer – now the climate crisis is increasing risk again
Since Dolgarrog, the UK has had an excellent reservoir safety record but disasters do still occur.
Why do disasters still happen, despite early warnings? Because systems are built to wait for certainty
Scientists can warn of a risk of floods days in advance. But forecasts often aren’t definitive enough to trigger action.
A Peruvian farmer is trying to hold energy giant RWE responsible for climate change – the inside story of his groundbreaking court case
If this case succeeds, it could set a precedent to hold major polluters responsible for the effects of climate change – even on the other side of the world.
The Daily Mail’s petition gets international aid wrong
The Daily Mail has launched a petition which strongly urges prime minister David Cameron to “divert some of the £11 billion a year spent on overseas aid to ease the suffering of British flood victims…
Don’t just blame climate change: Chennai floods were a manmade disaster
Poor planning can make natural disasters much, much worse.
Saltwater flooding could radically change which crops are worth growing
The places most exposed to saltwater flooding, especially the low-lying Fenlands, are also some of the most productive farmland in the UK.
Predicting droughts and floods: why we’re studying 19th‑century ocean records
The water cycle is intensifying as the world warms, bringing heavier downpours and longer droughts.
New technology can be the difference between life and death in a disaster
The recent Canadian wildfires revealed the need for cutting-edge disaster management strategies.
Sierra Leone faces coronavirus as rainy season hits – local disaster planning will be key
Overlapping disasters of COVID-19 and flooding could be a serious threat for Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown.
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