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‘Like a Shotgun’: Tongan Eruption Is Largest Ever Recorded

A deadly volcanic eruption near Tonga in January was the largest ever recorded with modern equipment, a New Zealand-led team of scientists revealed Monday. The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted underwater with a force equivalent to hundreds of atomic bombs, unleashing a 15-meter (50-foot) tsunami which demolished homes and killed…

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NSW government creates Reconstruction Authority for natural disaster management

The state's last disaster response authority, Resilience NSW, was scrapped after it was accused of being toothless. But some stakeholders are concerned its replacement could overstep the mark.

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Extreme weather fuels government oppression in island nations, study finds

The increased frequency of natural disasters could lead to further rise in autocracies, according to new research

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Northern NSW leaders Lismore MP Janelle Saffin, mayors Steve Krieg, Robert Mustow describe their own flood recovery

For these leaders, finding the strength to shepherd their communities through a devastating natural disaster is one thing. Rebuilding their own lives is quite another.

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It’s the big issue of COP27 climate summit: poor nations face a $1 trillion ‘loss and damage’ bill, but rich nations won’t pay up

The costs of climate-related disasters are growing and the poorest countries are bearing the brunt of impacts, from the unprecedented floods in Pakistan to the expanding famine in Somalia. Natural disasters in 2022 alone cost the global economy an estimated US$227 billion.

The Conversation

State Sen. Dawn Buckingham wins bid to manage the Alamo, disaster relief funds and more as Texas’ next land commissioner

The land commissioner manages public land, enforces mineral rights leases, controls the Texas Permanent School Fund, distributes natural disaster relief funding and is responsible for the Alamo.

The Texas Tribune

'Disheartening' flood risk warning for NSW

Severe weather is once again headed for regional NSW with authorities acknowledging the renewed flood warnings are disheartening.

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Hurricane Ian’s deadly impact on Florida seniors exposes need for new preparation strategies

All kinds of natural disasters — hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, dangerous heat waves — pose substantial risks to older adults. Yet, not enough seniors prepare for these events in advance, and efforts to encourage them to do so have been largely unsuccessful.

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Flood-affected farmer says large-scale help needed amid fears Victorian communities are being forgotten

Dairy farmer Di Bowles says the scale of flooding in the state's north is "horrendous" and suggests the region be declared a natural disaster area.

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Floods and other emergencies can be extra tough for people with dementia and their carers. Here's how to help

As we write from New South Wales’ Northern Rivers region, other parts of eastern Australia are facing conditions that recall uncomfortable memories from the 2017 floods and those in March this year. Many people are fatigued and still coming to terms with those devastating natural disasters.

The Conversation

Albanese government considering standby workforce to manage natural disasters

Dealing with Australia’s continual fires and floods needs a dedicated, semi-professional workforce, emergency minister Murray Watt says

The Guardian - AU

Storms are Australia’s most costly natural disasters, so why are we so unprepared for them?

Storms are the nation's most costly natural disaster, yet many people are not prepared for their devastating impact. Now, as scientists warn that climate change will make storms more intense, how can we limit their damage?

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Dawn Buckingham and Jay Kleberg vie for open land commissioner seat overseeing the Alamo and disaster relief funds

The land commissioner manages the Texas General Land Office, which manages the Alamo, administers natural disaster relief funding and helps fund public education. The seat is open after incumbent George P. Bush lost his primary bid for attorney general.

The Texas Tribune

Are major natural disasters increasing?

Nine out of the 10 years with the highest number of natural disasters occurred in the last decade.

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‘They are seeing terrible devastation’: AT&T employees aid Hurricane Ian recovery efforts

A week before Hurricane Ian ravaged Fort Meyers and surrounding areas of Florida, AT&T sent in about 500 volunteers with equipment to prep for the incoming natural disaster.

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Hurricane Ian was less a natural disaster than a human-made one. We must stop building on swamps

As millions of Floridians can confirm, there are better places for homes than wetland in a hurricane zone

The Guardian - US

Hurricane Ian: Americans urged to weigh risks of rebuilding in vulnerable areas

Fema administrator says US residents should ‘make informed decisions’ about rebuilding in areas hit by natural disasters

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With another La Niña under way, experts warn Australia’s east coast remains at high risk

If the latest event brings flooding, it will be the fourth NSW summer in a row marked by natural disaster; in Queensland, the fifth

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq's Mighty River Drying Up

It was the river that is said to have watered the biblical Garden of Eden and helped give birth to civilization itself. But today the Tigris is dying. Human activity and climate change have choked its once mighty flow through Iraq, where -- with its twin river the Euphrates --…

Bangkok Post

GREEN SHELTER — NEXT STEP IN RECYCLING USED BEVERAGE CARTONS

Tetra Pak teams up with more partners to encourage greater public participation in collecting used beverage cartons for recycling into construction materials to help natural disaster victims with “The Green Shelter Project for Friends in Need (of “Pa”) Volunteers Foundation”

The Guardian - AU

‘Near persistent’ natural disasters placing intense pressure on Australian defence force

Defence department told incoming Labor government more cost-effective ways were needed to respond to climate emergencies

Reuters

France to recognise state of natural disaster in Guadeloupe after Fiona, Macron says

France will recognise a state of natural disaster for Guadeloupe after heavy rain tied to the powerful storm Fiona caused flooding in the French Caribbean island, killing one man, President Emmanuel Macron said on Twitter on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Flood-hit Pakistan deserves more attention and help

The crippling natural disaster is another example of how the actions of economically stronger and more powerful nations, however unintentional, can have a crushing impact.

The Texas Tribune

How to care for your mental health in the age of climate change and worsening natural disasters

Call or text 800-985-5990 to reach the national Disaster Distress Helpline, or dial 211 to find local mental health resources in Texas.

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