Record Number of Natural Disasters in 2024 Strains Red Cross Resources
The Red Cross responded to a record 108 natural disasters in 2024, nearly double the number in 2021, due to extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change, straining the organization's resources and highlighting the need for increased global preparedness.
Record Number of Natural Disasters in 2024 Strains Red Cross Resources
The Red Cross responded to a record 108 natural disasters in 2024, nearly double the number in 2021, due to extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change, straining the organization's resources and highlighting the need for increased global preparedness.
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36% Bias Score
2024: Record Heat and Extreme Weather Cause Thousands of Deaths and £249.6 Billion in Losses
2024 witnessed unprecedented extreme weather events globally, resulting in over 2800 deaths and £249.6 billion in economic losses, with climate change identified as a major intensifying factor, impacting regions from Saudi Arabia to the Americas.
2024: Record Heat and Extreme Weather Cause Thousands of Deaths and £249.6 Billion in Losses
2024 witnessed unprecedented extreme weather events globally, resulting in over 2800 deaths and £249.6 billion in economic losses, with climate change identified as a major intensifying factor, impacting regions from Saudi Arabia to the Americas.
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16% Bias Score
Record 2024 Tornado Outbreaks Cost Billions, Raise Climate Change Concerns
The U.S. recorded 1,762 tornadoes in 2024, the highest number in a decade, causing 24 weather disasters exceeding \$1 billion in damage each; six of these were tornado outbreaks, with the July outbreak producing over 79 tornadoes across five states, causing \$2.4 billion in damage.
Record 2024 Tornado Outbreaks Cost Billions, Raise Climate Change Concerns
The U.S. recorded 1,762 tornadoes in 2024, the highest number in a decade, causing 24 weather disasters exceeding \$1 billion in damage each; six of these were tornado outbreaks, with the July outbreak producing over 79 tornadoes across five states, causing \$2.4 billion in damage.
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24% Bias Score
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024
The 2024 HUD report reveals a significant 18% increase in U.S. homelessness, reaching over 770,000 individuals, primarily due to a rise in asylum seekers, insufficient affordable housing, and natural disasters; however, veteran homelessness saw an 8% decrease.
U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024
The 2024 HUD report reveals a significant 18% increase in U.S. homelessness, reaching over 770,000 individuals, primarily due to a rise in asylum seekers, insufficient affordable housing, and natural disasters; however, veteran homelessness saw an 8% decrease.
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Homelessness Surges 18.1% in 2024
The U.S. saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness in 2024, reaching over 770,000 people, largely due to unaffordable housing, natural disasters, and a migrant surge; family homelessness rose nearly 40%, while veteran homelessness dropped 8%.
U.S. Homelessness Surges 18.1% in 2024
The U.S. saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness in 2024, reaching over 770,000 people, largely due to unaffordable housing, natural disasters, and a migrant surge; family homelessness rose nearly 40%, while veteran homelessness dropped 8%.
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36% Bias Score
Record 2024 Tornado Count Underscores US Vulnerability
The United States experienced over 1,700 tornadoes in 2024 through November, resulting in 53 deaths and $14 billion in damages, with vulnerable Southern states facing increased risks due to socioeconomic factors and potential La Niña effects.
Record 2024 Tornado Count Underscores US Vulnerability
The United States experienced over 1,700 tornadoes in 2024 through November, resulting in 53 deaths and $14 billion in damages, with vulnerable Southern states facing increased risks due to socioeconomic factors and potential La Niña effects.
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36% Bias Score
2024: Record Heat Fuels Climate Change-Exacerbated Disasters, Causing $310 Billion in Losses
The year 2024 witnessed record-breaking heat and devastating climate-related disasters globally, resulting in $310 billion in economic losses and thousands of deaths, with nearly all major events linked to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
2024: Record Heat Fuels Climate Change-Exacerbated Disasters, Causing $310 Billion in Losses
The year 2024 witnessed record-breaking heat and devastating climate-related disasters globally, resulting in $310 billion in economic losses and thousands of deaths, with nearly all major events linked to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
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24% Bias Score
Navalny's Death Fuels Anti-Government Sentiment in Russia
Prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died on February 16, 2024, at age 47 in a Russian prison, following a 2020 poisoning and subsequent imprisonment; his death sparked widespread protests and renewed international condemnation of the Russian government.
Navalny's Death Fuels Anti-Government Sentiment in Russia
Prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died on February 16, 2024, at age 47 in a Russian prison, following a 2020 poisoning and subsequent imprisonment; his death sparked widespread protests and renewed international condemnation of the Russian government.
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36% Bias Score
US Homelessness Soars 18%, Reaching Record High
The US homeless population increased by more than 18% to over 770,000 in 2024, driven by high housing costs, natural disasters, and migration, with family homelessness rising 39% and child homelessness increasing significantly, although some cities saw declines due to targeted programs.
US Homelessness Soars 18%, Reaching Record High
The US homeless population increased by more than 18% to over 770,000 in 2024, driven by high housing costs, natural disasters, and migration, with family homelessness rising 39% and child homelessness increasing significantly, although some cities saw declines due to targeted programs.
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44% Bias Score
Climate Change Fuels Record-Breaking 2024 Natural Disasters
2024, the hottest year on record, saw unprecedented natural disasters globally, exacerbated by climate change, resulting in over 1,500 deaths, 4 million needing humanitarian aid, and $310 billion in economic damage.
Climate Change Fuels Record-Breaking 2024 Natural Disasters
2024, the hottest year on record, saw unprecedented natural disasters globally, exacerbated by climate change, resulting in over 1,500 deaths, 4 million needing humanitarian aid, and $310 billion in economic damage.
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32% Bias Score
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu; Climate Change May Exacerbate Seismic Risk
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu's most populous island on July 11, 2024, causing at least 10 deaths and over 200 injuries in Port Vila; the death toll is expected to climb. Recent research suggests climate change may increase earthquake frequency.
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu; Climate Change May Exacerbate Seismic Risk
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu's most populous island on July 11, 2024, causing at least 10 deaths and over 200 injuries in Port Vila; the death toll is expected to climb. Recent research suggests climate change may increase earthquake frequency.
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44% Bias Score
Mediterranean Tsunami Risk to Increase 10-30% in 50 Years Due to Climate Change
A 10-30% increase in Mediterranean tsunami probability is projected over the next 50 years due to climate change-induced sea level rise (currently 4 mm/year) and coastal geological movements, increasing the risk for over 150 million people in coastal areas.
Mediterranean Tsunami Risk to Increase 10-30% in 50 Years Due to Climate Change
A 10-30% increase in Mediterranean tsunami probability is projected over the next 50 years due to climate change-induced sea level rise (currently 4 mm/year) and coastal geological movements, increasing the risk for over 150 million people in coastal areas.
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36% Bias Score