Disaster & Emergency Tech

Can a crowdsourced map of the world help save millions of people from climate disaster?

In the face of escalating climate threats, the need for precise, localized data has never been more critical. Volunteer cartographers on St. Lucia are harnessing local knowledge to create detailed

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Can a crowdsourced map of the world help save millions of people from climate disaster?

[BAY AREA EVENT | June 26] Housing Politics and Climate Disaster

The intersection of housing politics and climate disaster is a critical issue that demands urgent attention, particularly in the Bay Area, where the dual crises exacerbate each other. As urban

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/ 29 Sep 2025

[BAY AREA EVENT | June 26] Housing Politics and Climate Disaster

To win the race against climate disaster we need to halve emissions over the next five years

The recent gathering of the world’s foremost scientists in Exeter, UK, has underscored a critical urgency: we are on the brink of catastrophic climate tipping points that threaten billions.

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/ 29 Sep 2025

To win the race against climate disaster we need to halve emissions over the next five years

Chased by Climate Disaster in North Carolina

North Carolina is facing an escalating climate crisis, with residents increasingly vulnerable to the devastating impacts of extreme weather events. The emotional toll is palpable, as families like that of

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Chased by Climate Disaster in North Carolina

Planning for Inevitable Climate Disaster | On the Media

As climate change accelerates, cities worldwide grapple with the urgent need to adapt to increasingly severe weather events. The reality of rising sea levels, extreme heat, and unpredictable storms necessitates

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Planning for Inevitable Climate Disaster | On the Media

Lessons From a Climate Disaster

Bolivia's unprecedented wildfire season in 2024 underscores a critical failure in climate disaster management: reactive emergency responses are insufficient to combat the escalating impacts of climate change. The

By Newsroom

/ 29 Sep 2025

Could Cohousing Save Your Life in a Climate Disaster?

In an era marked by escalating climate disasters, the quest for sustainable living solutions has never been more urgent. The intersection of personal eco-anxiety and community resilience presents a compelling

By Newsroom

/ 29 Sep 2025

Could Cohousing Save Your Life in a Climate Disaster?

Why our broken food system remains a climate disaster: ‘broiling the planet to stuff our faces’

The intersection of food production and climate change presents a critical challenge that demands urgent attention. In his new book, *We Are Eating the Earth*, Michael Grunwald explores how our

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Why our broken food system remains a climate disaster: ‘broiling the planet to stuff our faces’

Bay State urged to boost climate disaster funding

The increasing frequency of natural disasters in the Bay State has prompted urgent calls for enhanced climate disaster funding, highlighting a critical gap in emergency preparedness. The Red Cross convened

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Bay State urged to boost climate disaster funding

A New Discovery About the Caral People in Peru Shows How to Face Climate Disaster With Peace

The recent discovery of Peñico, an urban center of the Caral civilization in Peru, sheds light on how ancient societies navigated climate-related challenges. This finding is significant as it highlights

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/ 29 Sep 2025

A New Discovery About the Caral People in Peru Shows How to Face Climate Disaster With Peace

India needs to act: Getting climate resilient cheaper than delayed action

India stands at a critical juncture in addressing climate change, as it grapples with the dual challenges of rapid population growth and increasing vulnerability to climate-related disasters. The urgency for

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/ 29 Sep 2025

India needs to act: Getting climate resilient cheaper than delayed action

Opong leaves 4 dead; thousands flee homes

Severe Tropical Storm Opong has wreaked havoc across the central Philippines, resulting in four fatalities and displacing thousands from their homes. The storm's impact has been particularly severe

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/ 26 Sep 2025

Opong leaves 4 dead; thousands flee homes

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