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disaster management

Good News Amid Climate Concerns: Fewer Weather-Related Deaths in 2025

January 1, 2026

In 2025, something remarkable happened that didn't get much attention. Despite all the talk about climate change, the number of people who died from extreme weather events was very low. This is great news, but not many people are talking about it. By October 2025, reports showed that around 4, 500

weather

Sri Lanka's Cyclone Ditwah: A Devastating Toll

November 30, 2025

The aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah has left Sri Lanka grappling with severe consequences. The official count of lives lost has reached 212, with another 218 people still unaccounted for. The storm's impact has been widespread, affecting nearly a million individuals across the country. Floodwaters have

crime

Hong Kong's Deadly Blaze: What Went Wrong?

November 28, 2025

Hong Kong is wrapping up its search and rescue efforts after a devastating fire ripped through a large apartment building. This tragic event has left at least 94 people dead and many more missing. The fire, which started on Friday, destroyed the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, a district i

politics

FEMA's Leadership Shake-Up: What Went Wrong?

November 18, 2025

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has seen a lot of changes lately. David Richardson, who was temporarily in charge, stepped down after just six months. This happened around the same time that President Trump suggested shutting down FEMA after the hurricane season. Richardson's time at

finance

Your Wallet and Wild Weather: The Hidden Costs of Climate Change

November 7, 2025

Climate change is not just about the environment. It's also about money. More extreme weather events are happening. These events cost a lot of money. The tools used to manage these risks are outdated. They were designed for a time when weather patterns were more stable. The financial world is begin

environment

Romania's Plan to Tackle Flooding: A Closer Look

November 4, 2025

Romania is taking a big step to fight flooding. They're creating a special fund to pay for important projects. This fund will help for at least five years. It's part of a deal with the European Union to get recovery money. Floods have been really bad in Romania lately. In 2024 and this year, floods

environment

California's Gifford Fire: A Growing Threat

August 5, 2025

A massive wildfire, known as the Gifford Fire, is currently ravaging parts of California, specifically the Los Padres National Forest. This fire has already consumed over 72, 000 acres of land, putting hundreds of homes and buildings at risk. The situation is dire, with the fire only 7% contained as

politics

Texas Floods Highlight Fema's Struggles

July 12, 2025

Texas is still cleaning up after recent heavy rains and floods that killed over 120 people. Meanwhile, former officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) are raising alarms. They say the agency is stretched too thin and lacks resources to handle multiple disasters at once. Many ke

politics

Texas Floods: When Bureaucracy Slows Down Rescue Efforts

July 10, 2025

In the heart of Texas, a sudden and severe flood turned lives upside down. Heavy rains caused rivers to overflow, sweeping away people and homes. This was a big emergency, and everyone expected a quick response from FEMA, the agency that usually helps in such crises. But this time, things didn't go

politics

Texas Floods: A Storm of Neglect and Misinformation

July 8, 2025

In central Texas, heavy rains led to deadly floods, sparking a closer look at the U. S. President's actions against climate research and disaster readiness. The National Weather Service (NWS) did warn about the flood, but many key positions were empty before the disaster. This raised questions about