Disasters

Dorian Leaves Terrible Destruction In Bahamas As It Rolls Toward U.S.

"Hurricane Dorian’s fury as it stalled over the northwest Bahamas has left shocking scenes of destruction and fears of a massive loss of life. Authorities said Tuesday that nearly three out of every four homes on Grand Bahama are underwater, and recovery from the catastrophic damage will cost billions of dollars."

Source: Washington Post, 09/04/2019

"The Amazon, Siberia, Indonesia: A World of Fire"

"The growing intensity of wildfires and their spread to new corners of the globe raises fears that climate change is exacerbating the dangers." "In South America, the Amazon basin is ablaze. Halfway around the world in central Africa, vast stretches of savanna are going up in flame. Arctic regions in Siberia are burning at a historic pace."

Source: NY Times, 08/29/2019

"The Toxic Waste Threat That Climate Change Is Making Worse"

"More than 100 storage sites for coal-burning power plants’ toxic leftovers lie in areas that federal emergency managers have labeled a high risk for flooding, according to POLITICO’s examination of government and industry data."

Source: Politico, 08/27/2019

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