In the 08/22/2023 edition:
Yellowknifefires: Evacuees will need culturally specific support services
By Conversation
Media Group, the on Aug 21, 2023 09:01 pm
Similar to northern Alberta, the Northwest
Territories has limited infrastructure, and most people evacuating Yellowknife
can only use one road to drive to reception centres hundreds of kilometres
south in Alberta.
Extreme weathercontinues to wreak havoc: Can we create a hyperlocal advanced warning?
By Devdiscourse
on Aug 21, 2023 04:26 pm
Extreme weather is by definition unpredictable,
but by studying the historical trends in a given area, we can get a better idea
of what to expect in a quantifiable manner.
'The next Mauicould be anywhere': Hawaii tragedy points to US wildfire vulnerability
By USA Today -
Gannet Co. Inc. on Aug 21, 2023 04:01 pm
In the 2021 Maui County report on wildfire
prevention, officials were encouraged to take an "aggressive plan to
replace hazardous fuel sources" that start wildfires.
From aerial photographto precise snow depth
By WSL
Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF on Aug 21, 2023 03:57 pm
SLF researchers have been mapping snow depths in
detail over a large area. The new technique yields important basic data.
Climate haven nomore? Floods and fires hit farmers in east Canada
By Context on
Aug 21, 2023 03:53 pm
Here's how Canadian farmers are recovering from
record wildfires - and steeling for future climate change impacts.
Using socialmedia images to better respond to disasters
By Mongabay on
Aug 21, 2023 03:51 pm
When disasters strike, social media gets flooded
with images, warnings and calls for help. Many of the posts are sources for
relevant information from disaster sites and the data can help understand the
progression and aftermath of a disaster.
Tropical StormHilary pounds Southern California with heavy rain, flash flooding
By Conversation
Media Group, the on Aug 21, 2023 03:45 pm
Hurricane scientist Nick Grondin explained ahead
of landfall how the storm, with help from El Niño and a heat dome over much of
the country, could bring flash flooding, wind damage and mudslides to the U.S.
Southwest.
How theCaribbean is building climate resilience
By Council of
Foreign Relations on Aug 21, 2023 03:35 pm
The Caribbean is already bearing the brunt of
climate change. Governments in the region are taking steps to combat it, but
are they enough?
How manyHurricane Hilarys would it take to trigger an earthquake? Probably a lot
By Temblor on
Aug 21, 2023 03:34 pm
As Hurricane Hilary lashes the southwestern
U.S., some may wonder if an earthquake could result. Not likely, scientists
say.
By United Nations
Development Programme - Headquarters on Aug 21, 2023 03:31 pm
Restoring the productivity of rangelands is
critical if pastoral and agro-pastoral communities are to continue their
natural resources-based livelihoods in ecologically fragile parts of Puntland.
Yellowknife andKelowna wildfires burn in what is already Canada’s worst season on record
By Conversation
Media Group, the on Aug 21, 2023 03:20 pm
The devastating wildfire that destroyed the
historic Maui town of Lahaina in Hawaii was still making headlines when the
Northwest Territories issued an evacuation order for Yellowknife and British
Columbia declared a provincewide state of emergency.
Resilienceoffers new hope for achieving the UN Global Goals
By Innovators
Magazine on Aug 21, 2023 03:19 pm
To stop the Sustainable Development Goals
“disappearing in the rear-view mirror” resilience is going to be a critical
tool for the world to use, a new UN report says.
#Art4Resilience:Apply for the Knowledge-into-Use awards 2023
By Global
Resilience Partnership on Aug 18, 2023 03:46 pm
The Knowledge-into-Use awards provide a unique
opportunity to ignite resilience, celebrate creativity and embrace innovation
in engaging with the latest resilience evidence. Apply by 17 September for a
chance to win 100,000 SEK to develop your project.
Does yournewsroom have plans for how to cover sudden disasters? Editors share ideas
By World
Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) on Aug 18, 2023 03:36 pm
Editors from 15 news organisations gathered at
the World News Media Congress in Taipei to brainstorm ways to prepare their
newsrooms and responses for unexpected disasters.
By PhysOrg,
Omicron Technology Ltd on Aug 18, 2023 03:29 pm
A research team attempted, for the first time,
to quantify the value of U.S. property at risk in forested areas exposed to
increased wildfire and tree mortality associated with climate stresses and
beetle infestation.
Chineseresearchers develop new AI model for El Nino predictions
By Chinese
Academy of Sciences on Aug 18, 2023 03:23 pm
Chinese researchers have developed an artificial
intelligence (AI) model powered by deep learning algorithms to predict the
development and pattern of central Pacific El Nino events.
India: Managingthe complex problem of floods and droughts
By World Bank,
the on Aug 18, 2023 03:15 pm
The monsoon has become more erratic and
unpredictable, bringing extreme rainfall on the one hand and sudden drought on
the other.
Precise planningin Vanuatu for the some of the most unpredictable natural disasters in theworld
By Australian
Broadcasting Corporation on Aug 18, 2023 03:08 pm
In this podcast listen to how continuous rain in
Fiji is causing flooding, sparking conversations about village locations and
how people can be better prepared.
By Connecting
Business initiative on Aug 18, 2023 03:05 pm
This year, #nomatterwhat is the theme for World
Humanitarian Day, highlighting the continuing commitment to deliver
humanitarian support to affected communities no matter the challenges or
obstacles
Models suggestGrand Canyon could see increase in heat-related illnesses due to climate change
By PhysOrg,
Omicron Technology Ltd on Aug 18, 2023 02:48 pm
A pair of resource stewardship researchers has
found via modeling that it is likely more visitors to Grand Canyon National
Park will experience heat-related injuries as the region warms due to climate
change.
Carolinaresearchers examine new construction in floodplains
By University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Aug 18, 2023 02:36 pm
A new study from researchers at the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows that new housing construction in
flood-prone areas has contributed to increasing risk across North Carolina
despite community and government efforts to reduce floods.
Giving power tocommunities for fire resilience
By Fire Adapted
Communities Learning Network on Aug 18, 2023 02:23 pm
A total of 47 landowners implemented more than
260 acres of broadcast burning – most of whom reported having very little to no
previous fire experience before attending the training. The average burn unit
size was 5.9 acres.
By American
Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) on Aug 18, 2023 02:18 pm
The Middle East, a region already burdened with
conflict, displacement, and political turmoil, now faces an additional
existential threat: climate change.
Nepal:Protecting farmers with flood insurance
By United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on Aug 18, 2023 02:04 pm
A coalition of organizations has embarked on a
mission to shield these farmers with an innovative solution – index-based flood
insurance.
By Conversation
Media Group, the on Aug 18, 2023 01:52 pm
Over the past decade, deadly wildfires have
become increasingly common because of both human-caused climate change and disruptive
land management practices. Southern California, where the three of us live and
work, has been hit especially hard.
Climate changeimpacts increase in South-West Pacific
By World
Meteorological Organization on Aug 18, 2023 01:39 pm
Weather-related disasters and climate change
impacts are unravelling the fabric of society in the South-West Pacific.
Home insurancebills are soaring as climate risks grow. The government should step in
By Conversation
Media Group, the on Aug 18, 2023 01:27 pm
The Actuaries Institute of Australia has just
confirmed what many Australian households already know – home insurance is
increasingly unaffordable.
By Conversation
Media Group, the on Aug 18, 2023 11:49 am
Alarmingly, climate change is making bushfires
more frequent. This is a huge concern, given the devastating effects of fire on
both human communities, and the diversity of plants and animals.
As water-relateddisasters mount, experts push for early warning systems
By United
Nations Environment Programme on Aug 18, 2023 11:07 am
Most of the disasters that afflict humanity are
in some way tied to water. Along with severe cases of pollution, those crises
include floods, landslides, storms, droughts and wildfires.
By United
Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas
and the Caribbean on Aug 17, 2023 05:17 pm
In alignment with its commitment to the
Developing Resilient Cities 2030 (MCR2030) initiative, Panama City has played
an integral role in validating the utility, benefits, and accessibility of
these tools for local officials within the region.
FAO and UKlaunch anticipatory action to reduce El Niño’s impact on at-risk communities inSomalia
By Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Headquarters on Aug 17, 2023
01:58 pm
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations (FAO) and the British Embassy Mogadishu (BEM) have launched an
Anticipatory Action and Preparedness programme in Somalia ahead of an expected
El Niño event.
By Conversation
Media Group, the on Aug 17, 2023 01:50 pm
The islands of Hawaii are world renowned for
their generally pleasant and tranquil weather. However the wildfire tragedy was
a reminder that Hawaii also can experience drought and hot, dry, windy weather,
providing the conditions for destructive fires.
Hurricanes havebecome deadlier, especially for socially vulnerable
By Mailman
School of Public Health (Columbia University) on Aug 17, 2023 01:41 pm
Landmark study in Science Advances reveals
variation of excess deaths after hurricanes in the U.S. varied by hurricane
season, geography, and social vulnerability.
New analysisfinds real, though rare, tsunami threat to upper Cook Inlet
By Alaska
Earthquake Center (University of Alaska Fairbanks) on Aug 17, 2023 01:16 pm
Scientists assessing tsunami threats throughout
Alaska recently modeled the flooding scenario of the 1964 Great Alaska
Earthquake and discovered that a tsunami could reach upper Cook Inlet,
countering a long-held public belief that the region has no risk.
Howclimate-resilient water ponds are transforming drought-stricken farmingcommunities in Viet Nam
By United
Nations Development Programme - Headquarters on Aug 17, 2023 12:57 pm
Like many other farmers in the district of Ea
Kar in Dak Lak province, Mr. Luc Van Long and Ms. To Thi Van have struggled in
the face of water scarcity and annual droughts.
Global heatinglikely to hit world food supply before 1.5C, says UN expert
By Guardian,
the (UK) on Aug 16, 2023 03:12 pm
Water scarcity threatening agriculture faster
than expected, warns Cop15 desertification president.
Bushfire sleeptrauma trial seeks participants
By Natural
Hazards Research Australia on Aug 16, 2023 01:30 pm
A cognitive-behavioural clinical trial that is
developing a treatment for sleep disturbances in anyone affected by a
bushfire is now seeking participants.
Key instabilitytheory to reduce rock burst risks and enhance coal mine safety
By PhysOrg,
Omicron Technology Ltd on Aug 16, 2023 01:22 pm
Rock bursts, commonly associated with coal
mining activities, involve the abrupt release of elastic energy from rock
masses. Recognized as a major challenge, they can lead to the destruction of
underground passageways, damage to equipment, and casualties.
Hawaiiwildfires: did scientists expect Maui to burn?
By Nature
Publishing Group on Aug 16, 2023 01:15 pm
Wildfires are not new to Hawaii but they are
becoming increasingly devastating. More traditional land use and better data
dissemination could help to prevent future tragedies.
Essaycompetition "Words of Resilience: Youth Perspectives on Urban FloodSolutions"
By Youth 4
Disaster Risk Reduction on Aug 16, 2023 01:13 pm
Youth4DRR is excited to announce the launch of
our essay competition, "Words of Resilience: Youth Perspectives on Urban
Flood Solutions".
Why Hawaiianelectric is facing a lawsuit after deadly wildfires in Maui
By Time
Magazine Inc. on Aug 16, 2023 01:10 pm
Hawaiian Electric did not deploy a public power
shutoff plan—an aggressive safety strategy used in other states, such as
California, Oregon and Nevada—to proactively shut down power to communities
with high wind conditions and increased risks of fire.
Italy's PoDelta's race against a changing climate
By Fairplanet
on Aug 16, 2023 12:31 pm
The Po River of Italy winds its way through a
fragile region deeply impacted by climate change - the Mediterranean. As its
waters wane, a compelling call to action emerges, urging innovative responses
to the increasingly capricious nature of weather.
Throwing shade:Model maps NYC street trees’ cooling benefits
By Cornell
University on Aug 16, 2023 10:45 am
Cornell researchers’ “leaf-level” visualization
of every tree in New York City – and how much shade each provides – could
inform new strategies for mitigating extreme heat there, and in other cities
coping with record-breaking temperatures.
By Grist
Magazine on Aug 16, 2023 10:36 am
Hello, and welcome to the latest edition of
Record High. I’m Siri Chilukuri. Today, we’re covering the dire impact of
extreme heat on livestock and the agricultural industry — as well as a
potential solution some farmers are trying to save their herds.
Extreme heat mayhasten cognitive decline in vulnerable populations
By New York
University on Aug 16, 2023 10:31 am
Black older adults and residents of
disadvantaged neighborhoods at greater risk for cognitive decline linked to
heat waves
Why haven'tsummer's extreme heat waves caused any blackouts? Renewable energy is helping.
By USA Today -
Gannet Co. Inc. on Aug 15, 2023 11:52 am
Energy experts say four things have come
together to make this summer, while hot, nowhere near as dangerous as it might
have been had power systems failed leaving thousands without the air
conditioning that's now a matter of survival during heat waves.
As we headtoward summer, let’s rethink Australia’s bushfire risk
By University
of Melbourne on Aug 15, 2023 11:16 am
With wildfires and heavy smoke affecting the US
and Europe, a new fire management framework can help Australia understand its
risk
Africa:Investment in ‘hydromet systems’ would provide a nine-to-one ROI in saved livesand assets
By University
of Cambridge on Aug 15, 2023 10:54 am
Investment in ‘hydromet systems’ using
technologies from AI to SMS would provide a nine-to-one ROI in saved lives and
assets across African nations.
Extremebushfires pose serious threat to global climate
By University
of New South Wales on Aug 15, 2023 10:48 am
As the world faces more extreme bushfires there
are serious concerns these fires will exacerbate the global effects of climate
change.
Helping childrenin Tonga COPE with natural hazards and disasters
By Secretariat
of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme on Aug 15, 2023 10:32 am
The Kingdom of Tonga makes up the 35 countries
and over three million children that have access to the COPE disaster book
series targeted at increasing their disaster resilience.
Why older peopleare some of those worst affected by climate change
By Conversation
Media Group, the on Aug 15, 2023 09:57 am
While we are all affected to some extent by
extreme weather, it is older adults, especially older women and those with
disabilities, who tend to be the most vulnerable. Who struggles most is partly determined
by age but also pre-existing health conditions
Dry lightningcan spark wildfires even under wetter conditions
By Washington
State University on Aug 15, 2023 09:47 am
Dry lightning can still be disastrous even when
conditions aren’t so dry, a study has found.
Cultural scienceis helping bushfire research
By New South
Wales Government on Aug 15, 2023 09:42 am
Cultural science integrates traditional
knowledge into applied bushfire research to help New South Wales care for
Country.
