People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives.
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On super hot days, this insurance plan pays out cash for lost wages
It’s called parametric insurance, it offers protection for climate-related wage losses and it’s gaining ground in India.
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At least 43 dead in catastrophic Texas flooding and dozens missing from girls camp
Flash flooding slammed the Texas Hill Country overnight on Friday. At least 27 girls from a summer camp next to the Guadalupe River remain missing.
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Satellite images show the devastation from Spain’s deadly floods
The images show a devastating transformation of eastern Spain, where at least 205 people have been killed by flash floods.
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He survived the water, but not the flood
Climate-driven flooding destroyed Tony Calhoun’s home in 2022. But as the water receded, his despair only grew. Now, his family hopes to bring attention to the mental health toll of extreme weather.
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These solemn photos show what it’s like to come home after a formidable flood
In this era of climate change, dramatic floods are everywhere. Photographer Gideon Mendel has made it his mission to show the aftermath. training his camera on flood people flooded out of their homes.
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California’s newest state park is like a time machine
California’s newest state park just opened this summer — and a visit is like stepping into a time machine as its creators reimagine what a state park can be.
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More rain is possible in the deluged Midwest as flooding kills 2 and threatens a dam
Severe storms are forecast for Tuesday in parts of western Iowa and eastern Nebraska and showers and storms are also possible in parts of South Dakota and Minnesota.
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How the Taliban adds to Afghanistan’s woes when it comes to climate-fueled disasters
It’s a depressingly familiar story — devastating floods triggered by climate change — but with an Afghanistan twist.
