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In the 04/18/2023 edition:
Too much of a good thing: Damaging atmospheric rivers likely to increase flood risk
By Tahoe Daily Tribune on Apr 17, 2023 03:58 pm
These long, narrow corridors of water vapor in the atmosphere carry
moisture from the tropical Pacific Ocean to the mid-latitudes, home to
Tahoe and the Truckee River Watershed.
Building a fire-resilient future with lessons of the past
By E. W. Scripps Company, WPTV TV/NewsChannel 5 on Apr 17, 2023 03:38 pm
Fire and recovery officials say we need to take past tragedy and history into account to mitigate fires.
Tonga volcano eruption triggered ‘mega-tsunami’
By Nature Publishing Group on Apr 17, 2023 12:11 pm
Detailed analysis of the January 2022 event shows how underwater blasts
generated huge waves that battered coastlines throughout the island
nation.
Oregon State researchers make breakthrough in understanding the chemistry of wildfire smoke in wine
By Oregon State University on Apr 17, 2023 11:53 am
regon State University researchers have discovered a new class of
compounds that contributes to the ashy or smokey flavors in wine made
with grapes exposed to wildfire smoke.
A dive into the deep past reveals Indigenous burning helped suppress bushfires 10,000 years ago
By Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 17, 2023 11:19 am
Indigenous Australians have conducted cultural burning for at least ten
millenia and the practice helped reduce bushfire risk in the past, our
new research shows.
Los Angeles mayor, now ambassador, talks earthquake resilience
By Temblor on Apr 14, 2023 03:25 pm
On March 24, 2023, former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was sworn in
as the U.S. ambassador to India. Garcetti led America’s second-largest
city for two terms, from 2013 to 2022.
Using ISRO satellites to map risks, draining glacial lakes – how Indian scientists plan to mitigate quake impact
By The Print on Apr 14, 2023 03:19 pm
Scientists also need to work on developing new models & identifying
earthquake precursors, says a senior official at workshop held in New
Delhi Wednesday.
'No water, no life': Drought threatens farmers and food in Italy
By Context on Apr 14, 2023 02:21 pm
Across large parts of Europe, climate change is fuelling more extreme
weather, including longer, harsher droughts and heatwaves that can spur
crop failures.
What to watch for: El Nino likely to develop this summer
By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Apr 14, 2023 02:11 pm
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has issued an El Nino Watch this morning as part of its April ENSO outlook.
Climate-smart: How smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe are reaping bumper crops by adapting to a changing climate
By United Nations Development Programme - Headquarters on Apr 14, 2023 02:05 pm
In the 11th Century, a few hours south of present-day Harare, a vibrant
farming and trading empire was emerging. At its heart, in the fertile
watershed between the Zambezi and the Limpopo rivers, the city known as
Great Zimbabwe.
Cyclone Ilsa just broke an Australian wind speed record. An expert explains why the science behind this is so complex
By Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 14, 2023 01:55 pm
Tropical cyclone Ilsa has been downgraded to a category-three cyclone as
it moves southeast through Western Australia. The storm first made
landfall as a category-five cyclone, passing near Port Hedland around
midnight.
Quantifying extreme events from short weather forecast data
By Eos - AGU on Apr 14, 2023 01:52 pm
Subseasonal weather forecast ensembles are a useful tool for overcoming
the inherent difficulty of quantifying extreme weather risk caused by
data scarcity.
Cyclone Ilsa: how disasters, the housing crisis and underinsurance can conspire to worsen inequality
By Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 14, 2023 01:44 pm
Most communities along the northwest coast of Western Australia appear
to have dodged a bullet after Cyclone Ilsa made landfall overnight.
While some structures, such as the Pardoo Roadhouse, were damaged, the
destruction was less than we feared.
Climate school internship opportunities for summer 2023
By Columbia Climate School on Apr 14, 2023 11:56 am
The Climate school is offering internship opportunities for diverse
administrative, communications and research roles with
sustainability-related projects. Current full-time Columbia and Barnard
students are eligible to apply.
MAGICA Summer school
By H-FARM College on Apr 14, 2023 11:19 am
Deep dive into Climate change, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, and
their huge impact on shaping our lives today and tomorrow. Experience
the entrepreneurial life with the acceleration programme, and turn your
ideas into real projects focusing on climate
Call for contributions: Reference guide on LGBTQIA+ people and disasters
By University College London on Apr 13, 2023 09:35 pm
The UCL Centre for Gender and Disaster and DRR Dynamics are working on
developing a reference guide on LGBTQIA+ people and disasters.
Contribute your work!
New study reveals ‘invisible’ glacier loss in the greater Himalaya
By University of St Andrews on Apr 13, 2023 06:29 pm
A study by scientists from the University of St Andrews reveals that the
mass loss of lake-terminating glaciers in the greater Himalaya has been
significantly underestimated due to the inability of satellites to see
glacier changes occurring underwater.
Climate change is making the skies less friendly. Prepare for a future where you always have your seatbelt on
By Fortune on Apr 13, 2023 06:15 pm
Over the past four decades, vertical wind shear over the North Atlantic
has increased 15%, according to research. This results in more unstable
air at play within the jet streams that move across the U.S.
How cities use energy to regulate temperature – just like mammals
By University of Arizona on Apr 13, 2023 06:00 pm
A University of Arizona undergraduate looked at cities as living things
to investigate how human energy use changes with rising temperatures.
Her research could help save lives from heat waves.
Predictive power of climate models may be masked by volcanoes
By National Center for Atmospheric Research on Apr 13, 2023 05:30 pm
Simulated volcanic eruptions may be blowing up our ability to predict
near-term climate, according to a new study published in Science
Advances.
Anatomy of monster storm: how Cyclone Ilsa is shaping up to devastate the WA coast
By Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 13, 2023 03:57 pm
Residents along Western Australia’s northwest coast are bracing for
Tropical Cyclone Ilsa, which is expected to be one of the most
destructive storms to strike the region in more than a decade.
Severe storm, supercell, and tornado trends
By Climate Central on Apr 13, 2023 03:38 pm
Severe storms account for nearly half (48%) of all billion-dollar
weather disasters in the U.S. since 1980. The frequency of favorable
tornado days (indicated by daily maximum significant tornado parameter
values) has increased significantly.
The app helping farmers weather the climate crisis in West Africa
By United Nations Environment Programme on Apr 13, 2023 03:38 pm
Every day in the town of Baroueli in south-central Mali, Radio Soumpou crackles with the weather for the coming days.
Tornadoes and more: What spring can bring to the power grid
By Union of Concerned Scientists on Apr 13, 2023 02:03 pm
The storm and tornado outbreak that recently barreled through the US
Midwest, South and Mid-Atlantic was a devastating reminder of how much
danger spring can deliver, despite it being the “milder” season compared
to summer and winter.
Preparing for hurricane season: Lessons learned from risk communication to behavioral change
By World Bank, the on Apr 13, 2023 01:44 pm
In the Caribbean actors developed and distributed communication outputs
focused on enhancing hurricane preparedness, making sure most of the
population received critical information in a timely manner, including
messages informing vulnerable groups.
MoCCC issues heatwave guidelines to provinces for effective disaster management: Sherry
By Pakistan Today on Apr 13, 2023 01:28 pm
Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday
said the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination has
issued heatwave guidelines to the provinces and relevant stakeholders.
Putting vulnerable people at the front of minds for organisations planning for natural disasters in Tonga
By Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Apr 13, 2023 01:21 pm
Ensuring planning for disasters is inclusive across Tonga, especially when it comes to vulnerable people in the community.
'No water, no life': Drought threatens farmers and food in Italy
By Context on Apr 13, 2023 01:15 pm
As climate change fuels harsher drought in Europe, farmers and those who depend on them are at risk.
Insurance woes plague efforts to cut growing wildfire risks
By Context on Apr 13, 2023 01:08 pm
Spiking U.S. insurance costs threaten the use of controlled fire, a
crucial tool in reducing risks from climate-fueled wildfires.
Investing in risk communication and community engagement
By Open Access Government on Apr 12, 2023 04:04 pm
Health emergencies such as the Ebola outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic
reinforced discussions around global interconnectedness of health. These
emergencies highlighted importance of designing multifaceted,
multi-sectoral and evidence-based interventions.
The IDEA model: A best practice for data-driven strategic risk and crisis communication
By Open Access Government on Apr 12, 2023 03:49 pm
The IDEA model is an easy-to-remember, understand, and employ framework
for effective strategic risk and crisis communication grounded in
experiential learning theory.
Cities will need more resilient electricity networks to cope with extreme weather
By Lund University on Apr 12, 2023 03:14 pm
Dense urban areas amplify the effects of higher temperatures, due to
heat islands in cities. This makes cities more vulnerable to extreme
climate events. Large investments in the electricity network needed to
cool down heatwaves and warm cold snaps.
Nepal pursues a locally led adaptation approach to implement climate plans
By United Nations Development Programme - Headquarters on Apr 12, 2023 02:57 pm
The Government of Nepal is focusing on stronger implementation of
promulgated policies and regulations that support climate change
mitigation and adaptation actions. The best approaches for Nepal include
the involvement of local leaders.
The 2022 Durban floods were the most catastrophic yet recorded in KwaZulu-Natal
By University of the Witwatersrand on Apr 12, 2023 12:47 pm
Research shows flooding events in the province have doubled in the last century.
Study recommends greater awareness of biopesticides to help fight locust outbreaks in China
By CAB International on Apr 12, 2023 12:37 pm
A new study led by scientists from the Chinese MARA-CABI Joint
Laboratory for Biosafety suggests greater awareness of biopesticide
market availability, efficacy and field application processes could help
tackle locust outbreaks in China.
Disaster training begins in tourist hot spot Likupang, Indonesia
By Temblor on Apr 12, 2023 12:07 pm
Indonesian scientists fulfill the need for earthquake education on
islands replete with tectonic-related hazards, starting with North
Sulawesi.
Study finds record-breaking rates of sea-level rise along the U.S. Southeast and Gulf coasts since 2010
By Tulane University on Apr 12, 2023 11:13 am
Scientists find record-breaking sea level rises in the U.S. Gulf Coast,
which could leave cities such as Houston more vulnerable to severe
storms and flooding in the coming decades than previously anticipated.
How NZ can build back better after cyclone Gabrielle
By Climate Adaptation Platform on Apr 11, 2023 01:26 pm
Cyclone Gabrielle is New Zealand’s most significant weather event this
century, causing flooding and landslides across the North Island. It
washed out utilities, inundated roads, and destroyed at least six
bridges across the east coast and Hawke’s Bay.
How plants react to climate change could make floods a whole lot worse
By Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on Apr 11, 2023 01:20 pm
A team of atmospheric scientists have found that plants responding to
elevated carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could increase regional flood
risk—in some cases dramatically.
Bubble trouble: Climate change is creating a huge and growing U.S. real estate bubble
By Yale Climate Connections on Apr 11, 2023 01:14 pm
Rising seas, bigger floods, and other increasing climate hazards have
created a dangerous instability in the U.S. financial system.
What more climate disasters mean for U.S. national security
By Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on Apr 11, 2023 12:31 pm
An increase in climate-driven disasters, particularly hurricanes,
results in four major risks for U.S. national security. To address these
risks, the government must build a more equitable and responsive
national disaster-recovery policy.
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