Libya flood disaster: scale of the catastrophe must bring the two warring factions together
There are signs that the two rival governments are trying to work together in the disaster relief effort.
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Five ways to make cities more resilient to climate change
Progressive adaptation could ensure society is not only better prepared for future shocks, but thrives in the face of uncertainty.
Libya floods: the drowning of Derna was a man‑made disaster decades in the making
One family’s ambition contributed to the fate of the city in eastern Libya.
Nuclear energy isn’t a safe bet in a warming world – here’s why
The world’s nuclear power plants are on the frontline of climate change – and not in a good way.
Governments shirk their responsibilities in the name of ‘resilience’
The 21st century appears to be one riven by shocks - whether terrorist, financial or climatic. In the aftermath, institutions, people, and societies more generally are frequently encouraged to be more…
How many people will migrate due to rising sea levels? Why our best guesses aren’t good enough
Rising sea levels are as likely to trap people as they are to force them to move.
Mangroves, nature’s shield against typhoons and tsunami
Following typhoon Haiyan, the Philippines’ Department for Environment and Natural Resources has earmarked around US$8m to fund efforts to replant much of the affected coastal zone with mangrove forests…
Sierra Leone mudslide was a man‑made tragedy that could have been prevented
Unless urban planning is taken seriously in Sierra Leone, there’s a risk that similar disasters like the mudslides could occur with potentially more devastating consequences.
What to expect from the latest IPCC impacts report
Senior scientists and government officials are meeting in Japan to finalise a new report on the impacts of climate change. It will be the first Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report in…
Can the UK’s crumbling coasts be saved from erosion?
Around 17% of the mainland coastline is affected.
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