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New Study Reveals How Climate Crisis Exacerbated New York Flooding
The deluge flooded streets with nearly five feet of water, prompting Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency.
Disastrous Flooding in Libya Is Result of Both Climate Crisis and 2011 NATO War
Richard Falk discusses Libya's vulnerability to disaster due to internal and external forces.
Libya Flood 50 Times More Likely, 50 Percent More Intense Due to Climate Change
The new findings were released on the eve of the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit in New York City.
Climate Change Played a Role in Staggering Flood Death Toll in Libya
Catastrophic flooding in Libya this month has killed at least 10,000 people and displaced more than 30,000.
Libyan Youth Climate Activist Says Flooding Disaster Was Not a Surprise
“I’m hoping that this tragedy could be the turning point” to take the climate crisis more seriously, says Nissa Bek.
Over 5,000 Dead and Thousands More Missing Amid Extreme Flooding in Libya
Libya’s health minister told reporters that ultimately the number of deaths is expected to reach 10,000.
Florida’s Big Bend Region Hadn’t Had a Hurricane in a Century Until Idalia Hit
Some residents of the vulnerable coast have already experienced prolonged displacement from even minor rainfall events.
2 Months of Rain Falls on Vermont Over 2 Days, Prompting State of Emergency
“The devastation and flooding we're experiencing across Vermont is historic and catastrophic,” Gov. Phil Scott said.
Drinking Water Threatened and Thousands Evacuate After Ukrainian Dam Destroyed
Already heightened concerns about the operational safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have intensified.
2 California Prisons Face Imminent Flooding. They Must Be Evacuated Now.
California prison authorities have a history of failing to evacuate incarcerated people for weather-related emergencies.