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Emergency Dike Prevents Flooding Near Leiden After Lake Bank Collapse
A section of the Valkenburgse Meer lake bank near Leiden, Netherlands, collapsed yesterday, causing concern about flooding. Authorities swiftly constructed a 150-meter emergency sandbag dike and installed pumps to prevent a 10-15 centimeter inundation of nearby farmland. Initial concerns about damag...
Emergency Dike Prevents Flooding Near Leiden After Lake Bank Collapse
A section of the Valkenburgse Meer lake bank near Leiden, Netherlands, collapsed yesterday, causing concern about flooding. Authorities swiftly constructed a 150-meter emergency sandbag dike and installed pumps to prevent a 10-15 centimeter inundation of nearby farmland. Initial concerns about damag...
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32% Bias Score
Record Low Arctic Sea Ice in 2025 Exacerbates Climate Concerns
Arctic sea ice reached a record low of 5.53 million square miles on March 22, 2025, due to cyclones, unusually warm temperatures, and thinner ice, all exacerbated by climate change; severe thunderstorms and flooding are also expected across central and eastern parts of the US this week.
Record Low Arctic Sea Ice in 2025 Exacerbates Climate Concerns
Arctic sea ice reached a record low of 5.53 million square miles on March 22, 2025, due to cyclones, unusually warm temperatures, and thinner ice, all exacerbated by climate change; severe thunderstorms and flooding are also expected across central and eastern parts of the US this week.
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24% Bias Score
Ávila Declares Emergency as Adaja River Floods Again
Torrential rains caused the Adaja River in Ávila, Spain, to flood for the second time in two weeks, forcing the city to declare a state of emergency due to widespread property damage, road closures, and evacuations.
Ávila Declares Emergency as Adaja River Floods Again
Torrential rains caused the Adaja River in Ávila, Spain, to flood for the second time in two weeks, forcing the city to declare a state of emergency due to widespread property damage, road closures, and evacuations.
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Spain Batters by Storm Martinho: Heavy Rains and High Winds Trigger Flood Warnings
Storm Martinho, impacting Spain on the first day of astronomical spring, brings heavy rainfall, strong winds exceeding 100 km/h in northern mountains, and 7-meter waves in Galicia, prompting flood warnings across 15 regions due to saturated ground and snowmelt.
Spain Batters by Storm Martinho: Heavy Rains and High Winds Trigger Flood Warnings
Storm Martinho, impacting Spain on the first day of astronomical spring, brings heavy rainfall, strong winds exceeding 100 km/h in northern mountains, and 7-meter waves in Galicia, prompting flood warnings across 15 regions due to saturated ground and snowmelt.
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24% Bias Score
Bavaria Approves Thousands of Building Permits in Floodplains Despite Flood Risk
Despite rising flood risks, Bavaria approved over 3,250 building permits in floodplains in the last five years, contradicting its investment in flood defenses, including a €1 billion flood retention basin project along the Danube.
Bavaria Approves Thousands of Building Permits in Floodplains Despite Flood Risk
Despite rising flood risks, Bavaria approved over 3,250 building permits in floodplains in the last five years, contradicting its investment in flood defenses, including a €1 billion flood retention basin project along the Danube.
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Red Alert Issued for Emilia-Romagna Due to Severe Weather
A red weather alert is in effect for Emilia-Romagna, Italy, from midnight on Friday, March 14th, lasting 24 hours, due to anticipated heavy rainfall and high river levels, posing risks of flooding and landslides; schools are closed in Bologna and other affected areas.
Red Alert Issued for Emilia-Romagna Due to Severe Weather
A red weather alert is in effect for Emilia-Romagna, Italy, from midnight on Friday, March 14th, lasting 24 hours, due to anticipated heavy rainfall and high river levels, posing risks of flooding and landslides; schools are closed in Bologna and other affected areas.
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Paros Storm Causes Widespread Flooding, Schools Closed
A severe storm caused widespread flooding on the Greek island of Paros on Monday, prompting authorities to close schools, ban traffic, and rescue 13 stranded individuals; the storm is expected to continue into Tuesday.
Paros Storm Causes Widespread Flooding, Schools Closed
A severe storm caused widespread flooding on the Greek island of Paros on Monday, prompting authorities to close schools, ban traffic, and rescue 13 stranded individuals; the storm is expected to continue into Tuesday.
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Venice Faces Complete Submersion by 2150
By 2150, Venice could be completely underwater due to a 3.47-meter sea level rise predicted by the INGV, exacerbated by 7mm annual land subsidence; the existing MOSE flood barrier system is already at its limit.
Venice Faces Complete Submersion by 2150
By 2150, Venice could be completely underwater due to a 3.47-meter sea level rise predicted by the INGV, exacerbated by 7mm annual land subsidence; the existing MOSE flood barrier system is already at its limit.
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40% Bias Score
Accelerated Glacier Melt Threatens Millions with Floods and Water Shortages
A new report reveals that Earth's glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate, threatening 10 million people with floods and 1.9 billion with water scarcity by 2100 due to human-caused climate change.
Accelerated Glacier Melt Threatens Millions with Floods and Water Shortages
A new report reveals that Earth's glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate, threatening 10 million people with floods and 1.9 billion with water scarcity by 2100 due to human-caused climate change.
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Bahia Blanca Floods: \$400 Million Needed for Reconstruction
Torrential rains Friday devastated Bahia Blanca, Argentina, affecting over 70% of its 350,000 residents; the government pledged \$9.2 million in aid, while the mayor estimates \$400 million is needed for reconstruction, and two young sisters remain missing after being swept away by floodwaters.
Bahia Blanca Floods: \$400 Million Needed for Reconstruction
Torrential rains Friday devastated Bahia Blanca, Argentina, affecting over 70% of its 350,000 residents; the government pledged \$9.2 million in aid, while the mayor estimates \$400 million is needed for reconstruction, and two young sisters remain missing after being swept away by floodwaters.
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40% Bias Score
Southern California Storm Causes Mudslides, Suspected Tornado
A powerful storm hit fire-scarred areas of Southern California, causing mudslides, prompting evacuations, and resulting in a suspected tornado in Pico Rivera, with the storm expected to move eastward, bringing severe weather to the central US.
Southern California Storm Causes Mudslides, Suspected Tornado
A powerful storm hit fire-scarred areas of Southern California, causing mudslides, prompting evacuations, and resulting in a suspected tornado in Pico Rivera, with the storm expected to move eastward, bringing severe weather to the central US.
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28% Bias Score
Climate Whiplash Intensifies Global Extremes
Climate whiplash, the rapid shift between extreme wet and dry weather intensified by climate change, is causing more severe wildfires (as seen in Los Angeles), floods, and droughts in at least 17 major cities globally, threatening food security, infrastructure, and lives.
Climate Whiplash Intensifies Global Extremes
Climate whiplash, the rapid shift between extreme wet and dry weather intensified by climate change, is causing more severe wildfires (as seen in Los Angeles), floods, and droughts in at least 17 major cities globally, threatening food security, infrastructure, and lives.
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24% Bias Score
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