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#climate-change
LA real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Could climate change trigger the next subprime mortgage crisis?

Climate change is threatening the stability of the U.S. housing market, potentially resulting in widespread financial turmoil.
fromSFGATE
17 hours ago
Real estate

Extreme Weather Disasters Will Escalate Foreclosures and Create Systemic Financial Risk in Mortgage Markets, Study Warns

History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Icebergs, Iceland, and the Fall of Rome: New Evidence Reveals the Impact of a Medieval Climate Crisis - Medievalists.net

New evidence links a climate event to the reshaping of Europe after the Roman Empire's collapse.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

New Study Could Bolster Climate Laws That Would Make Polluters Pay

Vermont's Climate Change Superfund Act makes fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate-related damages.
LA real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Could climate change trigger the next subprime mortgage crisis?

Climate change is threatening the stability of the U.S. housing market, potentially resulting in widespread financial turmoil.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

70% of flood deaths in Europe in 2024 occurred in the Valencia floodplain

The October 2024 floods in Valencia resulted in 232 deaths, revealing serious emergency management failures amid increasing climate-related disasters.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
17 hours ago

Extreme Weather Disasters Will Escalate Foreclosures and Create Systemic Financial Risk in Mortgage Markets, Study Warns

Severe weather events are increasing mortgage defaults and foreclosures, costing lenders billions and potentially raising mortgage rates.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Icebergs, Iceland, and the Fall of Rome: New Evidence Reveals the Impact of a Medieval Climate Crisis - Medievalists.net

New evidence links a climate event to the reshaping of Europe after the Roman Empire's collapse.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

New Study Could Bolster Climate Laws That Would Make Polluters Pay

Vermont's Climate Change Superfund Act makes fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate-related damages.
Miami food
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
1 day ago

NOAA predicts above average' number of storms in hurricane season starting June 1

Prepare for an above-average hurricane season with NOAA predicting 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes.
#weather
US news
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Photos: A Week of Destructive Tornadoes Across the U.S.

The U.S. has reported over 900 tornadoes this year, with recent outbreaks causing 42 deaths.
US news
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Photos: A Week of Destructive Tornadoes Across the U.S.

The U.S. has reported over 900 tornadoes this year, with recent outbreaks causing 42 deaths.
#tornado
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

At least 7 people dead and widespread damage left in the wake of severe Midwest storms

Severe storms in St. Louis resulted in at least five deaths and widespread destruction, including a confirmed tornado touch down.
London music
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Kentucky woman saves 2-year-old son buried in rubble following deadly tornado

Tornadoes can be deadly, particularly when they strike at night, as they catch people off-guard without alerts.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

At least 7 people dead and widespread damage left in the wake of severe Midwest storms

Severe storms in St. Louis resulted in at least five deaths and widespread destruction, including a confirmed tornado touch down.
London music
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Kentucky woman saves 2-year-old son buried in rubble following deadly tornado

Tornadoes can be deadly, particularly when they strike at night, as they catch people off-guard without alerts.
#cascadia-subduction-zone
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Monster quake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says

A major earthquake off the U.S. West Coast could dramatically increase the flooding risk and reshape coastal regions with little warning.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Monster quake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says

A major earthquake off the U.S. West Coast could dramatically increase the flooding risk and reshape coastal regions with little warning.
#geology
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Warning over 1,000ft tall 'mega tsunami' set to hit parts of the US

Mega-tsunamis, triggered by massive landslides or volcanic collapses, pose significant threats to coastal regions in the US.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Warning over 1,000ft tall 'mega tsunami' set to hit parts of the US

Mega-tsunamis, triggered by massive landslides or volcanic collapses, pose significant threats to coastal regions in the US.
#indonesia
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
US news

The U.S. Government Is Advising 'Extreme Caution' When Visiting This Popular Beach Destination-What Travelers Should Know

fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
US news

The U.S. Government Is Advising 'Extreme Caution' When Visiting This Popular Beach Destination-What Travelers Should Know

#emergency-management
#emergency-preparedness
#emergency-response
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Chile lifts tsunami alert after 7.4 Drake Passage earthquake DW 05/02/2025

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Chile's coast prompted tsunami warnings and evacuations in the Magallanes region.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Chile lifts tsunami alert after 7.4 Drake Passage earthquake DW 05/02/2025

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Chile's coast prompted tsunami warnings and evacuations in the Magallanes region.
#home-insurance
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

'My Home Burned Down in the Palisades Fire-Here's What No One Tells You About Insurance'

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Remodel

What Happens If Your Home Is Considered a "Total Loss": Home Insurance Claim, Explained

Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'My Home Burned Down in the Palisades Fire-Here's What No One Tells You About Insurance'

Rising home insurance premiums are transforming the real estate market, especially for homeowners in high-risk natural disaster areas.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Remodel

What Happens If Your Home Is Considered a "Total Loss": Home Insurance Claim, Explained

#community-recovery
#flooding
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

What to Know About the Destructive Spring Storm System

The storm system has caused widespread devastation across 19 states due to heavy rain and strong winds.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

More torrential rain and flash flooding are expected in waterlogged South and Midwest

Severe storms and flooding continue to devastate parts of the South and Midwest, heightening threats of tornadoes and disrupting local infrastructure.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

More than 100 dead after flooding in eastern DR Congo, officials say

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faced severe floods resulting in over 100 fatalities, predominantly among children and the elderly.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

What to Know About the Destructive Spring Storm System

The storm system has caused widespread devastation across 19 states due to heavy rain and strong winds.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

More torrential rain and flash flooding are expected in waterlogged South and Midwest

Severe storms and flooding continue to devastate parts of the South and Midwest, heightening threats of tornadoes and disrupting local infrastructure.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

More than 100 dead after flooding in eastern DR Congo, officials say

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faced severe floods resulting in over 100 fatalities, predominantly among children and the elderly.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Do you remember the giant tornado that aimed for downtown Miami? Take a look

I had a funny feeling in my ears, like when the barometer drops during a hurricane. I looked up, and there it was, the sinister-looking black cloud. I stood like a deer in the headlights.
Miami food
#trump-administration
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
1 month ago

DOGE cuts AmeriCorps funding-forcing members to be discharged early

Young volunteers in AmeriCorps are being discharged early due to the Trump administration's efforts to reduce government programs and services.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
1 month ago

DOGE cuts AmeriCorps funding-forcing members to be discharged early

Young volunteers in AmeriCorps are being discharged early due to the Trump administration's efforts to reduce government programs and services.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

It's a chaotic world right now. Here's why that makes it the ideal time to start a business.

Small businesses face unpredictability, especially during crises like COVID and natural disasters.
The outdoor recreation market thrived post-COVID, benefiting new businesses like Wrong Way River Lodge.
Unexpected challenges like Hurricane Helene can have devastating economic impacts on small businesses.
#resilience
#earthquake
World news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Japan issues warning over MEGAQUAKE that could kill 300,000 people

Japan faces a looming megaquake threat with an 80% chance of a magnitude nine quake in the next 30 years.
World news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Japan issues warning over MEGAQUAKE that could kill 300,000 people

Japan faces a looming megaquake threat with an 80% chance of a magnitude nine quake in the next 30 years.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why effects of Michigan's ice storm will linger for months, perhaps years

Winter's grip is delaying recovery across the upper Midwest, specifically in Michigan, where a recent ice storm devastated millions of trees and disrupted infrastructure.
Canada news
NYC startup
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NTT creates a drone that triggers and catches lightning

NTT's drone triggers and survives lightning strikes, aiming to mitigate damage from natural lightning.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Buying a Home in This Florida City Now Costs Almost Triple the Amount It Would've During the Pandemic

In February 2025, the median housing cost in Florida was $412,200, influencing buyer sentiment amidst rising mortgage rates and natural disaster concerns.
Miami food
#anchorage
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Terrifying video reveals what could happen when US volcano erupts

Mount Spurr is showing signs of imminent eruption, threatening Anchorage with potential ash fallout similar to its last event in 1992.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

As heavy as 100 Eiffel Towers: Monumental L.A. County fire debris removal could finish by June

"The Army Corps of Engineers are heroes in Los Angeles, are heroes in the Palisades," said Mayor Karen Bass, highlighting the rapid recovery efforts that have commenced since the January firestorms.
Los Angeles
#seismic-activity
Portland
fromMail Online
1 month ago

REVEALED: US cities most at risk of major earthquake damage this year

The report identifies the top 10 US cities most at risk for earthquake damage in 2025.
Portland
fromMail Online
1 month ago

REVEALED: US cities most at risk of major earthquake damage this year

The report identifies the top 10 US cities most at risk for earthquake damage in 2025.
Renovation
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Brothers Build Clever System to Keep Their Family Home Dry While Everything Around It Floods

The Humphrey brothers constructed levees to protect their home from severe flooding during a catastrophic storm in Tennessee.
SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Californians in Congress push for break on mortgage payments after natural disasters

California lawmakers are advocating for federal mortgage forbearance for disaster-struck homeowners.
#florida
Miami Marlins
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hurricane Milton Decimated Florida Homes and Caused $34 Billion in Damage-6 Months Later, Residents Are Still Picking Up the Pieces

Hurricane Milton significantly affected Florida, causing $34.3 billion in damage and exposing vulnerabilities in the state's insurance market.
Miami Marlins
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hurricane Milton Decimated Florida Homes and Caused $34 Billion in Damage-6 Months Later, Residents Are Still Picking Up the Pieces

Hurricane Milton significantly affected Florida, causing $34.3 billion in damage and exposing vulnerabilities in the state's insurance market.
UK news
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Photos of the Week: Sound Battle, Stork Center, Gorilla Puppet

The article covers global events including horse racing, natural disasters, cultural festivals, and unique competitions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Why Earthquake Relief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar

Seven days after the earthquake in Turkey, French volunteers located a survivor using a suitcase-size radar, showcasing innovative rescue methods amidst disaster.
France news
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

From Chaos to Control: The Power of Immutable Backups in Disaster Scenarios

Natural disasters expose organizations to potential breaches, making cybersecurity a critical component of disaster recovery planning, especially for vulnerable sectors.
Privacy professionals
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