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Santorini Hospital Prepares for Major Earthquake After Seismic Activity
Santorini's hospital conducted an earthquake preparedness meeting and evacuation drill, deploying additional medical staff and emergency teams to the island and other affected Aegean islands, in response to recent seismic activity.
Santorini Hospital Prepares for Major Earthquake After Seismic Activity
Santorini's hospital conducted an earthquake preparedness meeting and evacuation drill, deploying additional medical staff and emergency teams to the island and other affected Aegean islands, in response to recent seismic activity.
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36% Bias Score
High Earthquake Risk in Bursa, Gemlik, and Mudanya
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şenkaya warns of a 50% chance of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in the Marmara region, highlighting the vulnerability of Bursa, Gemlik, and Mudanya due to soil conditions and building stock, while noting a significant decrease in post-earthquake building safety assessments due t...
High Earthquake Risk in Bursa, Gemlik, and Mudanya
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şenkaya warns of a 50% chance of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in the Marmara region, highlighting the vulnerability of Bursa, Gemlik, and Mudanya due to soil conditions and building stock, while noting a significant decrease in post-earthquake building safety assessments due t...
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Earthquake Preparedness: Urgent Need for Systemic Change
Professor Naci Görür urges Turkey to fundamentally change its earthquake strategy, citing insufficient earthquake-resistant urban development and predicting severe impacts on coastal cities like Istanbul, Gebze, Kocaeli, and Yalova during a potential Marmara earthquake.
Turkey's Earthquake Preparedness: Urgent Need for Systemic Change
Professor Naci Görür urges Turkey to fundamentally change its earthquake strategy, citing insufficient earthquake-resistant urban development and predicting severe impacts on coastal cities like Istanbul, Gebze, Kocaeli, and Yalova during a potential Marmara earthquake.
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36% Bias Score
Kartalkaya Hotel Fire Kills 78; Turkish Parliament to Investigate
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Bolu, Turkey, killed 78 people, prompting a parliamentary investigation into alleged negligence and conflicts of interest involving the Tourism Minister and local authorities, who are accused of prioritizing profit over safety and failing to enforce re...
Kartalkaya Hotel Fire Kills 78; Turkish Parliament to Investigate
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Bolu, Turkey, killed 78 people, prompting a parliamentary investigation into alleged negligence and conflicts of interest involving the Tourism Minister and local authorities, who are accused of prioritizing profit over safety and failing to enforce re...
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56% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Highlight Urgent Need for Canadian Climate Adaptation
The devastating Los Angeles wildfires, potentially the most destructive in US history, underscore the urgent need for improved building codes and disaster preparedness in Canada, where climate-related disasters are becoming increasingly frequent and costly, demanding proactive adaptation and strateg...
Los Angeles Wildfires Highlight Urgent Need for Canadian Climate Adaptation
The devastating Los Angeles wildfires, potentially the most destructive in US history, underscore the urgent need for improved building codes and disaster preparedness in Canada, where climate-related disasters are becoming increasingly frequent and costly, demanding proactive adaptation and strateg...
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44% Bias Score
Amateur Climate Scientist's Warnings Likely Saved Lives During Altadena Fire
On January 7th, 2024, Edgar McGregor, a 24-year-old amateur climate scientist, used his hyperlocal knowledge and social media to warn Altadena, CA residents about the Eaton Fire, likely saving lives due to the speed and accuracy of his predictions, which contrasted with the delayed response from aut...
Amateur Climate Scientist's Warnings Likely Saved Lives During Altadena Fire
On January 7th, 2024, Edgar McGregor, a 24-year-old amateur climate scientist, used his hyperlocal knowledge and social media to warn Altadena, CA residents about the Eaton Fire, likely saving lives due to the speed and accuracy of his predictions, which contrasted with the delayed response from aut...
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36% Bias Score
Santorini Earthquakes Spur Greek Disaster Preparedness Plan
Seismic activity near Santorini prompts a Greek government response focusing on preventative measures, including emergency planning and citizen preparedness training, highlighting both the risk to tourism and the need for a national disaster management strategy.
Santorini Earthquakes Spur Greek Disaster Preparedness Plan
Seismic activity near Santorini prompts a Greek government response focusing on preventative measures, including emergency planning and citizen preparedness training, highlighting both the risk to tourism and the need for a national disaster management strategy.
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44% Bias Score
Bavaria's Flood Defenses: Experts Cite Shortcomings and Call for Action
Bavarian experts criticized slow flood protection planning, insufficient funding for municipalities, and inadequate warning systems, citing climate change's increasing impact on flood and heavy rainfall events, highlighting the need for integrated natural and technical flood protection measures.
Bavaria's Flood Defenses: Experts Cite Shortcomings and Call for Action
Bavarian experts criticized slow flood protection planning, insufficient funding for municipalities, and inadequate warning systems, citing climate change's increasing impact on flood and heavy rainfall events, highlighting the need for integrated natural and technical flood protection measures.
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48% Bias Score
İzmir's Earthquake Risk Higher Than Istanbul's Due to Soil Conditions and Building Practices
Sinancan Öziçer, head of İzmir's Geophysical Engineers Chamber, warns that İzmir faces a higher earthquake risk than Istanbul due to widespread, deep alluvial soil that amplifies seismic waves, impacting numerous older buildings in densely populated areas, especially in Çiğli, Karşıyaka, Bayraklı, K...
İzmir's Earthquake Risk Higher Than Istanbul's Due to Soil Conditions and Building Practices
Sinancan Öziçer, head of İzmir's Geophysical Engineers Chamber, warns that İzmir faces a higher earthquake risk than Istanbul due to widespread, deep alluvial soil that amplifies seismic waves, impacting numerous older buildings in densely populated areas, especially in Çiğli, Karşıyaka, Bayraklı, K...
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48% Bias Score
Louisiana Wildfire Losses Projected to Double by 2050
A Louisiana State University study predicts the state's wildfire monetary losses will more than double to \$11 million by 2050, compared to \$5.6 million in 2010, due to increased lightning strikes and unseasonal droughts, coupled with hurricane-caused debris.
Louisiana Wildfire Losses Projected to Double by 2050
A Louisiana State University study predicts the state's wildfire monetary losses will more than double to \$11 million by 2050, compared to \$5.6 million in 2010, due to increased lightning strikes and unseasonal droughts, coupled with hurricane-caused debris.
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48% Bias Score
California Wildfires Expose Systemic Failures in Disability Emergency Response
The California wildfires highlighted the disproportionate impact on disabled individuals, with mortality rates two to four times higher than the general population due to difficulties evacuating, accessing necessary medical equipment and finding accessible shelters. Several disabled individuals died...
California Wildfires Expose Systemic Failures in Disability Emergency Response
The California wildfires highlighted the disproportionate impact on disabled individuals, with mortality rates two to four times higher than the general population due to difficulties evacuating, accessing necessary medical equipment and finding accessible shelters. Several disabled individuals died...
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28% Bias Score
Extreme Weather's Financial Toll on US Homeowners
Across the US, extreme weather events cause substantial financial losses; in 2023, insured losses reached nearly $80 billion due to 89 natural catastrophes, highlighting the need for preparedness measures like comprehensive insurance, emergency kits, and awareness of potential costs.
Extreme Weather's Financial Toll on US Homeowners
Across the US, extreme weather events cause substantial financial losses; in 2023, insured losses reached nearly $80 billion due to 89 natural catastrophes, highlighting the need for preparedness measures like comprehensive insurance, emergency kits, and awareness of potential costs.
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32% Bias Score
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