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Devastating NSW Floods: 50,000 Isolated, Thousands of Homes Damaged
Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding across the NSW Mid North Coast and Hunter regions, isolating approximately 50,000 people, damaging over 9,500 homes, and resulting in fatalities; this follows recent bushfires and previous floods, highlighting the increasing frequency of extreme weather ...
Devastating NSW Floods: 50,000 Isolated, Thousands of Homes Damaged
Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding across the NSW Mid North Coast and Hunter regions, isolating approximately 50,000 people, damaging over 9,500 homes, and resulting in fatalities; this follows recent bushfires and previous floods, highlighting the increasing frequency of extreme weather ...
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Mega-Tsunami Threats to US Coastlines
Three US regions—Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast—face significant mega-tsunami risks from landslides, volcanic collapses, and earthquakes, as demonstrated by historical events like Alaska's 1958 Lituya Bay mega-tsunami and the 1700 Cascadia mega-tsunami.
Mega-Tsunami Threats to US Coastlines
Three US regions—Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast—face significant mega-tsunami risks from landslides, volcanic collapses, and earthquakes, as demonstrated by historical events like Alaska's 1958 Lituya Bay mega-tsunami and the 1700 Cascadia mega-tsunami.
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36% Bias Score
Record 83.4 Million Internally Displaced in 2024
In 2024, 83.4 million people were internally displaced globally—a record high driven by conflict (90%) and natural disasters (10%), with Sudan and the DRC accounting for 45% of the total, highlighting the urgent need for international support for national governments in addressing this crisis.
Record 83.4 Million Internally Displaced in 2024
In 2024, 83.4 million people were internally displaced globally—a record high driven by conflict (90%) and natural disasters (10%), with Sudan and the DRC accounting for 45% of the total, highlighting the urgent need for international support for national governments in addressing this crisis.
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32% Bias Score
Catastrophe Bonds Remain Stable Amidst Market Turmoil
Amidst market volatility caused by Donald Trump's import tariffs, catastrophe bonds—financial instruments hedging against disasters—remained stable, showcasing their role as a diversification tool, with a market value of \$52.2 billion projected to reach \$80 billion by the end of the decade, and th...
Catastrophe Bonds Remain Stable Amidst Market Turmoil
Amidst market volatility caused by Donald Trump's import tariffs, catastrophe bonds—financial instruments hedging against disasters—remained stable, showcasing their role as a diversification tool, with a market value of \$52.2 billion projected to reach \$80 billion by the end of the decade, and th...
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40% Bias Score
Africa's Earthquake Preparedness: A Critical Analysis
The recent Myanmar earthquake underscores Africa's seismic vulnerability, with experts highlighting inadequate preparedness, including insufficient monitoring and reactive policies, while geological features like the East African Rift and volatile lakes increase risks.
Africa's Earthquake Preparedness: A Critical Analysis
The recent Myanmar earthquake underscores Africa's seismic vulnerability, with experts highlighting inadequate preparedness, including insufficient monitoring and reactive policies, while geological features like the East African Rift and volatile lakes increase risks.
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20% Bias Score
IRS Extends Tax Deadline for Multiple States After 2024 Natural Disasters
Due to Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters in 2024, the IRS extended the tax deadline for 2024 returns to May 1, 2025, for taxpayers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of Alaska, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Virginia; California's Los Angeles County has an...
IRS Extends Tax Deadline for Multiple States After 2024 Natural Disasters
Due to Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters in 2024, the IRS extended the tax deadline for 2024 returns to May 1, 2025, for taxpayers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of Alaska, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Virginia; California's Los Angeles County has an...
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Multi-State Storms Cause Widespread Damage, Deaths, and Federal Aid Delays
Severe storms and tornadoes across several central US states, including Kentucky and St. Louis, caused at least 24 deaths, widespread property damage exceeding $1.6 billion, and left thousands of homes damaged or destroyed; federal aid is facing delays.
Multi-State Storms Cause Widespread Damage, Deaths, and Federal Aid Delays
Severe storms and tornadoes across several central US states, including Kentucky and St. Louis, caused at least 24 deaths, widespread property damage exceeding $1.6 billion, and left thousands of homes damaged or destroyed; federal aid is facing delays.
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36% Bias Score
Manitoba Wildfires Force Evacuations in Two Provincial Parks
Due to dry weather and high temperatures, Manitoba declared evacuations in Nopiming and Whiteshell Provincial Parks on Tuesday due to out-of-control wildfires spanning 50 and 80 square kilometers, respectively, impacting cottagers, campers, and hikers.
Manitoba Wildfires Force Evacuations in Two Provincial Parks
Due to dry weather and high temperatures, Manitoba declared evacuations in Nopiming and Whiteshell Provincial Parks on Tuesday due to out-of-control wildfires spanning 50 and 80 square kilometers, respectively, impacting cottagers, campers, and hikers.
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Record 83.4 Million Internally Displaced in 2024 Due to Conflict and Natural Disasters
In 2024, 83.4 million people were internally displaced globally—a record high—due to conflict and natural disasters, with the US reporting 11 million displacements from hurricanes Helene and Milton. The IDMC highlighted hotspots such as the DRC, occupied Palestinian territories, and Sudan.
Record 83.4 Million Internally Displaced in 2024 Due to Conflict and Natural Disasters
In 2024, 83.4 million people were internally displaced globally—a record high—due to conflict and natural disasters, with the US reporting 11 million displacements from hurricanes Helene and Milton. The IDMC highlighted hotspots such as the DRC, occupied Palestinian territories, and Sudan.
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24% Bias Score
Climate Change Disrupts Blood Supply Chains
A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals climate change's impact on blood supply chains, connecting extreme weather, increased vector-borne diseases, and donor health to shortages affecting millions in Europe annually.
Climate Change Disrupts Blood Supply Chains
A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals climate change's impact on blood supply chains, connecting extreme weather, increased vector-borne diseases, and donor health to shortages affecting millions in Europe annually.
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Climate Change to Disrupt European Blood Supply
A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals that climate change will disrupt blood supplies in Europe due to increased mosquito-borne diseases and extreme weather, impacting the 25 million units transfused annually and necessitating mitigation strategies such as mobile blood centers and inter...
Climate Change to Disrupt European Blood Supply
A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals that climate change will disrupt blood supplies in Europe due to increased mosquito-borne diseases and extreme weather, impacting the 25 million units transfused annually and necessitating mitigation strategies such as mobile blood centers and inter...
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24% Bias Score
Nigeria Issues 2025 Flood Warning for 30 States
The Nigerian government announced that 30 states and Abuja face high flood risks in 2025 due to predicted heavy rains, impacting 1,249 high-risk and 2,187 moderate-risk communities; a new community-based forecasting approach aims to improve early warnings and response.
Nigeria Issues 2025 Flood Warning for 30 States
The Nigerian government announced that 30 states and Abuja face high flood risks in 2025 due to predicted heavy rains, impacting 1,249 high-risk and 2,187 moderate-risk communities; a new community-based forecasting approach aims to improve early warnings and response.
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36% Bias Score
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