Tag #Natural Disasters

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Palisades Fire Casts Shadow on Hollywood Awards Season

The Palisades Fire, burning near the Dolby Theatre during Hollywood's awards season, has prompted discussions about postponing or altering the Oscars, with some suggesting donations to fire victims instead of the broadcast; the event's future is uncertain, but it could become a symbol of resilience ...

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Los Angeles Wildfires: 24 Dead, Tens of Billions in Damages

Fueled by record 160 kilometer-per-hour Santa Ana winds and eight months of drought, wildfires in Los Angeles have caused over 24 deaths, destroyed over 12,000 structures, and will cost tens of billions of dollars to rebuild, according to President Biden.

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The Weeknd Postpones Album Release Due to California Wildfires

Due to the California wildfires, The Weeknd postponed his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" release from January 24th to 31st and cancelled his January 25th Rose Bowl performance, citing concern for Los Angeles residents and pledging support for their recovery; Beyoncé also delayed an announcement and is su...

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Five Former US Presidents Attend Carter's Funeral

Five former US presidents—Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton—attended the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, showcasing a rare display of political unity amidst national mourning.

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False Claims Link LA Wildfires to DEI Initiatives

Right-wing figures are falsely blaming Los Angeles's wildfires on the city's DEI initiatives, targeting Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, despite water supply issues being due to unprecedented demand and budget cuts hindering prevention efforts.

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Gender Equality
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2024: 1.5-Degree Celsius Threshold Breached, Record Global Temperatures and Extreme Weather

2024 marked the first year the global average temperature surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, breaching the Paris Agreement target; this resulted in record-breaking heat, extreme weather events causing $320 billion in damages, and 11,000 deaths globally, according to Munich Re...

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Southern California Wildfires: 24 Dead, 100,000 Displaced, and More Destruction Imminent

Devastating wildfires in Southern California have destroyed over 12,000 structures, killed at least 24 people, and displaced nearly 100,000, with strong winds forecast to return, threatening further damage and raising the death toll.

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LA Wildfires Disrupt Asset Management Firms

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have forced several major asset management firms to relocate, activate business continuity plans, and support employees who lost their homes, highlighting the industry's vulnerability to natural disasters.

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Los Angeles Wildfires Force 200,000 Evacuations, Celebrities Among Those Affected

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have forced nearly 200,000 evacuations, causing at least 24 deaths and destroying homes of numerous celebrities including Adam Brody, Leighton Meester, and Paris Hilton, while prompting a $2.5 million fundraising effort.

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US Weather Disasters Cost Over $2.9 Trillion Since 1980

From 1980-2024, the U.S. faced 403 billion-dollar weatheclimate disasters totaling over $2.915 trillion; Hurricanes Katrina ($201.3B), Harvey ($160B), and Ian ($119.6B) were the costliest, exceeding wildfires.

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theguardian.com
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Los Angeles Wildfires: 10 Dead, 10,000+ Structures Destroyed

Ten deaths and over 10,000 destroyed structures resulted from five wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by hurricane-force winds and record global temperatures; the federal government will fully fund firefighting costs for 180 days.

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Los Angeles Wildfires: 10 Dead, 180,000 Evacuated Amidst Unprecedented Devastation

At least 10 people died in the Los Angeles County wildfires, and 180,000 residents evacuated as strong winds fueled at least five simultaneous fires, causing unprecedented devastation and leading to the arrest of 20 people for violating evacuation orders.

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