Natural disasters

January 10, 2020

Haiti's calamitous earthquake a decade ago leveled much of the capital, killed tens of thousands and left some 1.5 million people homeless. Velina Charlier was 29 years old at the time. In the years since, Charlier has become an anti-corruption activist and petrochallenger. She spoke with The World's Carol Hills about the decade since the devastating earthquake.

In 2020, the courts will continue to be a player in climate change

The World

January 08, 2020

Storms and other disasters are expected to grow more intense as the climate warms.

Environment

Koalas are the face of Australian tourism. What now after the fires?

The Conversation

January 08, 2020

Koala's are one of Australia's most threatened species despite the fact that they are an icon of Australian tourism. Kevin Markwell, a Professor in Tourism at Southern Cross University, explains what the future could hold for koalas after Australia's deadly fire season.

1 billion animals have died in Australian bushfires, ecologist estimates

The World

January 07, 2020

The University of Sydney ecologist Chris Dickman stunned people recently with his estimate that 480 million animals have been injured or killed in Australia's bushfires. A few weeks later, the fires have spread even farther, and he's updated the impact to include 1 billion animals.

Climate Change

This Bangladeshi man's story shows why linking climate change with conflict is no simple matter

The Conversation

January 07, 2020

Directly linking climate change with aggression and mass migration risks dehumanizing those vulnerable to environmental stresses, and casts their attempts to escape a problem caused by mainly rich nations as a security threat. It promotes fear and isolation, rather than compassion and assistance.

Natural disasters

Thousands flee fires in Australia, navy helps evacuate the stranded

Reuters

January 02, 2020

Tens of thousands of holiday makers fled seaside towns on Australia's east coast on Thursday as bushfires approached, and military ships and helicopters began rescuing thousands more trapped by the blazes.

Environment

Thousands trapped on Australian beaches by dangerous bushfires

Reuters

December 31, 2019

Thousands swarmed to beaches on Australia's east coast Tuesday to escape fierce wildfires bearing down on several seaside towns, as the government readied naval vessels and military helicopters to aid firefighting and evacuations.

Climate Change

Earth's hottest decade on record marked by extreme storms, deadly wildfires

InsideClimate News

December 30, 2019

As global warming intensified, people and ecosystems felt the climate changing, from the hurricane-ravaged coasts to the fast-warming Arctic.

Environment

California must learn to fight fire with prescribed fire, experts say

Living on Earth

November 21, 2019

A century of fire suppression has turned much of the West into a tinderbox. Prescribed fire could help bring nature back into balance, but it’s currently far more common in the Southeastern US than in the West, where it’s sorely needed.

Climate Change

Another rising cost of climate change: PG&E's blackouts, now needed to prevent wildfires

InsideClimate News

October 31, 2019

The power outages — to avoid sparking fires in the extremely dry, windy conditions — are costing billions as businesses and schools shut down.

Natural disasters

10 years later, Haiti earthquake survivor reflects on broken promises and resilience

In 2020, the courts will continue to be a player in climate change

Koalas are the face of Australian tourism. What now after the fires?

1 billion animals have died in Australian bushfires, ecologist estimates

This Bangladeshi man's story shows why linking climate change with conflict is no simple matter

Thousands flee fires in Australia, navy helps evacuate the stranded

Thousands trapped on Australian beaches by dangerous bushfires

Earth's hottest decade on record marked by extreme storms, deadly wildfires

California must learn to fight fire with prescribed fire, experts say

Another rising cost of climate change: PG&E's blackouts, now needed to prevent wildfires

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