Disasters

"Nuclear Rules in Japan Relied on Old Science"

"In the country that gave the world the word tsunami, the Japanese nuclear establishment largely disregarded the potentially destructive force of the walls of water. The word did not even appear in government guidelines until 2006, decades after plants — including the Fukushima Daiichi facility that firefighters are still struggling to get under control — began dotting the Japanese coastline."

Source: NY Times, 03/28/2011

"Why Have Salmon Deserted Norway’s Rivers – And Will They Ever Return?"

"North Atlantic populations are at a historic low, and this year 33 of the country’s rivers were closed during the fishing season as salmon farming and the climate crisis threaten the fish’s future"

Source: Guardian, 09/09/2024
September 18, 2024

SEJ Webinar: Mining Rebuild by Design's Atlas of Accountability for Local Climate Disaster Stories

Join SEJ for a webinar on Rebuild by Design's Atlas of Accountability, an interactive mapping tool designed to empower journalists and others to understand localized climate-fueled exposure to extreme weather disasters. Featuring AP’s Seth Borenstein and MK Wildeman and Rebuild by Design's Amy Chester and Johanna Lawton. 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT.

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"With Hotter, Drier Weather, California’s Joshua Trees Are in Trouble"

"In the Mojave Desert, rising temperatures, less rainfall, and more intense wildfires are killing off Joshua trees. California officials are working on a plan to protect the distinctive yucca tree and its desert ecosystem by establishing refuges and controlling development."

Source: YaleE360, 09/06/2024

"Pakistan Hasn’t Learned Lessons From 2022 Deadly Floods, Experts Say"

"Millions of people in Pakistan continue to live along the path of floodwaters, showing neither people nor the government have learned any lessons from the 2022 devastating floods that killed 1,737 people, experts said Thursday, as an aid group said half of the victims among 300 people killed by rains since July are children."

Source: AP, 09/06/2024

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