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Flood Risk Will Rise as Climate Heat Intensifies

Flood Risk Will Rise as Climate Heat Intensifies

6 August, 2021

In a world of climate change, the flood risk will be more intense and more frequent, presenting higher danger to ever more people in a greater number of countries. In…

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Climate Chaos Batters Global Insurance Industry

Climate Chaos Batters Global Insurance Industry

11 January, 2021

The climate crisis is exacting a rising price from the worldwide insurance industry, a relief and development agency says. LONDON, 11 January, 2021 – The economic cost of the climate…

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India Builds Homes to Resist Climate-Linked Floods

India Builds Homes to Resist Climate-Linked Floods

18 October, 2019

Bamboo, lime and mud are traditional materials being used innovatively in southern India to rebuild homes that can withstand the impact of recurring floods, writes the Chennai correspondent for Climate…

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Indonesia – Jakarta’s Sea Level Prompts a Move – at a Price

Indonesia – Jakarta’s Sea Level Prompts a Move – at a Price

10 September, 2019

LONDON, 9 September, 2019 – Spare a thought for the poorer residents of Jakarta, Indonesia’s sprawling capital city. If your house on the Indonesian coast is threatened by the ocean…

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USA – Worse Atlantic Floods Need Planned Retreat

USA – Worse Atlantic Floods Need Planned Retreat

4 September, 2019

LONDON, 3 September, 2019 − What are now considered once-in-a-hundred-years floods are on the increase in the US. Later this century, they could happen to northern coastal states every year.…

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Sea Level Rise May Double Forecast for 2100

Sea Level Rise May Double Forecast for 2100

29 May, 2019

Scientists say global sea level rise could far exceed predictions because of faster melting in Greenland and Antarctica, reports Alex Kirby for Climate News Network. LONDON, 22 May, 2019 −…

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Changing Rainfall Poses Dilemma on Dams

Changing Rainfall Poses Dilemma on Dams

29 May, 2019

A changing climate usually means changing rainfall patterns. And that means a headache for dam builders, reports Kieran Cooke for Climate News Network. LONDON, 23 May, 2019 − For the…

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Fast Arctic Melt Could Cost $70 Trillion

Fast Arctic Melt Could Cost $70 Trillion

26 April, 2019

Polar change, notably the fast Arctic melt, could impose huge costs on world economies. New evidence shows how rapidly the frozen north is changing, reports Tim Radford for Climate News…

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Ocean Waves Pack Bigger and Stronger Punch

Ocean Waves Pack Bigger and Stronger Punch

24 January, 2019

The ocean waves are now hitting harder than ever. As the world warms, they gain in energy, impact and height. LONDON, 23 January, 2019 – As the world’s seas warm,…

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Polar Ice Loss Speeds Up by Leaps and Bounds

Polar Ice Loss Speeds Up by Leaps and Bounds

22 January, 2019

North and south, polar ice loss is happening faster than ever. Researchers now have a measure of the accelerating flow into the ocean, writes Tim Radford for Climate News Network.…

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Warming May Mean Sea Levels 30cm Higher

Warming May Mean Sea Levels 30cm Higher

15 January, 2019

Warmer oceans mean higher tides, bigger storm surges and heavier rainstorms. With ocean temperatures rising ever faster, sea levels 30 cms higher are possible by 2100. LONDON, 14 January, 2019…

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Flash Floods Increase as Mercury Climbs

Flash Floods Increase as Mercury Climbs

13 November, 2018

Heavy rain must fall somewhere. The danger lies in where it falls and on what kind of terrain. As cities grow, the risk of flash floods rises, writes Tim Radfordfor…

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How Bangladesh Can Tackle Rising Seas

How Bangladesh Can Tackle Rising Seas

30 October, 2018

Salt levels in the coastal soils of Bangladesh will grow with the rising seas, putting two-fifths of its farmland at risk. Can farmers stay put? Report by Tim Radford for…

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Historic Sites Face Risk From Rising Seas

Historic Sites Face Risk From Rising Seas

26 October, 2018

Venice has been at hazard from rising seas for years. But so now are almost all historic sites near Mediterranean coasts, a survey finds. Report by Tim Radford for Climate…

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Landslides Are Growing Risk to Poorest

Landslides Are Growing Risk to Poorest

3 September, 2018

Waterlogged hillsides are dangerous. For those who live on them, or further downhill, they can be deadly. The global risk from landslides is rising, writes Tim Radford for Climate News…

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Australian Rain Proves Fiercer Than Expected

Australian Rain Proves Fiercer Than Expected

14 August, 2018

As the world warms, the storm clouds gather. And Australian rain is now often of a ferocity and intensity without precedent, writes Tim Radford for Climate News Network. LONDON, 8…

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