Flood Risk Will Rise as Climate Heat Intensifies
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
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…
India Builds Homes to Resist Climate-Linked Floods
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…
Indonesia – Jakarta’s Sea Level Prompts a Move – at a Price
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…
USA – Worse Atlantic Floods Need Planned Retreat
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.…
Sea Level Rise May Double Forecast for 2100
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 −…
Changing Rainfall Poses Dilemma on Dams
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…
Fast Arctic Melt Could Cost $70 Trillion
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…
Ocean Waves Pack Bigger and Stronger Punch
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,…
Polar Ice Loss Speeds Up by Leaps and Bounds
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.…
Warming May Mean Sea Levels 30cm Higher
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…
Flash Floods Increase as Mercury Climbs
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…
How Bangladesh Can Tackle Rising Seas
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…
Historic Sites Face Risk From Rising Seas
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…
Landslides Are Growing Risk to Poorest
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…
Australian Rain Proves Fiercer Than Expected
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…
