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The Stream, January 27, 2022: More Than One Million Homes Damaged After Typhoon Rai

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In Recent Water News. In Case You Missed It: HotSpots H2O: As Dust Settles in Tonga After Volcanic Eruption, Drinking Water Now the ‘Biggest Life-Saving Issue’ – Ocean water and volcanic ash have contaminated the drinking water of tens of thousands of people in the Pacific Island nation. Super Typhoon Rai destroyed or damaged 1.5

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Lingering Climate Injustice in Bowling Green, KY

Union of Concerned Scientists

He recalls the moment when “dark, soulless skies spawned a demon-like tornado” in Bowling Green, Kentucky, that changed life as he knew it. The nation witnessed the tragedy through news coverage and social media, and many donated money and provided immediate aid. “As They both stared down the eye of the storm and survived.

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These 5 Communities’ Resilience Helped Them Withstand Danger Season 2022

Union of Concerned Scientists

The storm battered the town of Punta Gorda, Florida, with high winds and heavy rain for hours. A bit of good news here is that the White House is pushing for agencies to assist communities with the modernization of building codes. #2 2 Planning for extremes.

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Climatology: The Science of Global Weather Systems over the Long Term

Environmental Science

In turn, this also affects the strength, frequency and direction of Atlantic storms. The resulting heat and ultraviolet rays that do make it to the surface enable all life on the planet from the plants that use the chemical processes to reproduce through photosynthesis which, in turn, feeds animals. Greenhouse Gases.

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95 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

26 Aquatic Bugs & Other Stream Life Kids Program , Camp Catherine, Hershey, Dauphin County -- Explore Jefferson County: PA Great Outdoors - Improvements To Gallagher Run -- Penn State Extension Sept. July 15 Creek Snorkeling For Students In The Upper Brodhead In Monroe County -- Manada Conservancy Aug.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Million In Funding For 6 Abandoned Mine Reclamation Projects In 5 Counties; Next Round Of Applications Due Dec.

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Michael Shellenberger talks with Nick O’Malley, National Editor of Climate and the Environment, Sydney Morning Herald

Environmental Progress

Michael: So just to kind of finish the point, I mean, you know, these big declines in deaths from, say, cyclones in Bangladesh or the South Indian sea, you know, these are our reductions, mostly from better weather prediction, and some storm shelters. I'm a life-long Democrat and he said you might be getting funding from Mercer?