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Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsDimming the Sun Would Help Lower the Risks of El Niño
As worries about a growing super El Niño mount, new findings suggest a radical solution to mitigating its impacts.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir
Floodwater breached a reservoir in southern China and threatened others, as heavy rain pounded the region, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people in the area. Chinese author…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTyphoon Bavi Pounds Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
There was an island-wide power outage on Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, as the Category 5 storm approached.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSee How Europe’s Heat Waves Melted the Alps’ Glaciers
The snowfall from last winter disappeared a month sooner than usual, after two early hot spells. Huge volumes of exposed ice are now starting to vanish.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTsunami from Japan megaquake could destroy 2 million cars: survey
More than 2 million cars could be damaged by tsunami waves in the event of a megaquake along the Nankai Trough off Japan’s Pacific coast, according to a survey by an organisation …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela: Death toll nears 2,000 as rescue hopes fade
After the earthquakes, almost 2,000 people are confirmed dead, and about 43,000 remain missing. Aid agencies warn of worsening hunger and disease amid an overwhelmed healthcare sy…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAid Workers in Venezuela Fear Disease Outbreaks After Twin Quakes
Health care workers worry that illnesses like cholera could spread in areas where clean water was already in short supply, and last week’s earthquakes destroyed water systems.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsShortages of Rescue Equipment Hampered Venezuela’s Earthquake Response
Residents appealed for excavators, generators and specialized rescue tools as civilians have stepped in to supply crews working through the rubble.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsStrong aftershock terrifies Venezuelans days after devastating twin quakes
Caracas and La Guaira affected by 4.6-magnitude tremor as death toll passes 1,700 and humanitarian crisis growsA strong aftershock has rattled northern Venezuela, sending terrifie…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAftershock hits Caracas during critical hours for Venezuela rescue efforts
Tens of thousands remain missing after the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFire and floods hit Ghana’s capital as residents are left stranded
A massive fire engulfed a rubber factory in Ghana’s capital, Accra, as severe flooding swamped parts of the city.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSearch teams rescued 33 people from the rubble on Saturday.
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • **Chaos and delays hinder rescue efforts**: Emergency responders struggle to navigate chaotic roads clogged by civili…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVenezuelan earthquake death toll rises amid increasingly dire search
The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has reached 1,430, with an estimated 51,000 people still missing.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAnother powerful magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits near Venezuela
The latest quake comes as rescuers are still searching for survivors of the twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes on Wednesday.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela Live Updates: Trump’s Vow to ‘Run’ Venezuela Is Tested After Quakes
The U.S. dispatched hundreds of rescue workers to help the Venezuelan government, as the injured overwhelmed hospitals and the death toll rose to 920. The Pentagon sent two ships…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSurvivors in quake-hit La Guaira tell of loss and rescue.
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The US has dispatched hundreds of rescue workers and military personnel to Venezuela after a devastating earthquake t…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAid official says groups are mobilizing to provide shelter and water to quake victims.
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • At least 235 people were killed and over 4,300 injured in back-to-back earthquakes that hit Venezuela's northern st…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela quake leaves La Guaira in almost total devastation
La Guaira, the region hardest hit by two earthquakes in Venezuela, has been left devastated.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHow to help victims of the Venezuela earthquakes.
Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Venezuela.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next
Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed picture.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSeveral Strong Quakes Hit Across the World in 24 Hours
Experts said the powerful earthquakes that struck California and Japan are likely not connected to the devastating tremors in Venezuela.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsThousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel
Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuela.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela Hit by 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Two massive earthquakes, magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injurin…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela struck by back-to-back earthquakes, many casualties feared
US Geological Survey says high casualties 'probable' after powerful quakes hit South American country.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralPowerful twin earthquakes hammer Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAustralia warns El Nino weather pattern set to be strongest in decades
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says forecasts have pointed towards a 'very strong El Nino event'.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEl Nino threatens livelihoods in Southeast Asia
Hotter, drier weather is impeding rice and palm-oil production as households across Southeast Asia struggle with higher fuel, food and transport costs.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong records 10 tremor reports after magnitude 5.2 quake hits Guangxi
The Hong Kong Observatory received more than 10 reports of a locally felt tremor from a magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck Guangxi early on Monday. According to the forecaster, …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWeather tracker: Furnace Creek sizzles as snow sweeps Siberia in a week of extremes
Record heat in North and Central America coincides with egg-sized hailstones in eastern ChinaExtreme weather across several parts of the world this week has brought record-breakin…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsEarthquake Shakes Tehran, Where Nerves Are Already Strained by Iran War
Iranian media said a moderate quake had shaken the capital around midnight local time.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsKe Tao, China’s remote sensing expert who was ‘devoted’ to national defence, dies at 48
China’s top remote sensing expert Ke Tao died from an illness on Wednesday at the age of 48, according to an obituary from Wuhan University. “Comrade Ke Tao made outstanding achie…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsOil Slick Is Detected Off Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf
The slick, captured in satellite images near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, has raised concerns about the condition of Iran’s oil infrastructure.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Revealed How Fast
A new NASA map shows how the sinking of Mexico City is uneven, with areas registering up to 2 centimeters per month.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsThe ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.
A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implications are unclear.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsEarth AI is vertically integrating the search for critical minerals
When Earth AI started hitting months-long delays in its search for critical minerals, it decided to take matters into its own hands.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMagnitude 6.2 quake strikes Japan’s Hokkaido, JMA warns of more to come
A strong earthquake rattled Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido early on Monday, US and Japanese meteorological agencies reported, the latest in a series of powerful tremors to hi…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsHuge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVideo: Moment hikers get caught in Guatemala volcano eruption
A group of hikers were forced to flee as Guatemala’s Santiaguito Volcano erupted.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMagnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up a crisis management team following the strong earthquake.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake
The 7.4-magnitude quake off northern Iwate prefecture could be felt as far as Tokyo. Residents have been urged to evacuate northern coastal regions ahead of a tsunami.
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