Tag: climate change
the Gravelines nuclear power plant threatened by rising waters, according to Greenpeace
In a report published this Thursday, October 3, the NGO Greenpeace accuses the French nuclear industry of not taking into account the risk of marine submersion as part of the…
villages totally devastated after the passage of hurricane Hélène
In the United States, the material and human toll continues to rise as the authorities progress through the rubble left by Hurricane Helene. In North Carolina, the most affected state,…
Disappointing harvest for Utrecht wine growers: ‘But perhaps better quality’
They see the same thing at the vineyard in Zeist, although Van Ede puts the disappointment into perspective. “You just have to deal with the seasons,” she explains. Last year…
Climate activists hit the counter in Austria, but they still face anger | Foreign countries
The last generation movement did the right thing when it decided to end its activism, a political researcher says. 16:03•Updated 16:27 VIENNA The Letzte Generation, a sister movement of the…
The stakes of exploding air conditioners in the era of global warming
The United Nations General Assembly continues in New York. On this occasion, many UN organizations are taking the opportunity to publish reports. One of them concerns in particular air conditioning…
After heavy flooding, rescue teams are deployed to search for missing people
Rescuers were deployed on Monday, September 23, to search for missing people after severe flooding and landslides hit central Japan, killing at least seven people, according to local authorities. 2…
UN member states sign pact to deliver ‘a better future’ for humanity
UN member states pledged on Sunday, September 22, to adopt a series of measures designed to provide ” a better future ” for humanity. The text promises in particular to…
Fascines, swales, hedges… these ancestral natural solutions to better deal with floods
After the storm Boris that shook Central Europe last weekend, it is time to take stock. Large areas will have to be rebuilt. While it is difficult to adapt to…
In northern Thailand, Typhoon Yagi wreaked havoc
In the middle of the rainy season, bad weather in Thailand continues, with authorities predicting increased rainfall from Thursday, September 19, through next Monday. And while strong winds, flash floods…
natural solutions to flooding
Storm Boris is running out of steam and it is time to take stock. While it is difficult to adapt to a weather event of this magnitude, it is possible…