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Climate disasters are clobbering local responders

This summer’s extreme weather onslaught is shedding a light on a nationwide problem: Local governments aren’t ready for emergencies.

London shows how unprepared northern cities are for a warmer world

London shows how unprepared northern cities are for a warmer world

As the heat wave rolled out, it left behind fears about how Northern European cities can cope with extreme weather driven by global warming.
Climate migrants in ICE detention face new disasters

Climate migrants in ICE detention face new disasters

Angel Argueta Anariba fled a 1998 hurricane in Honduras, only to get lashed by one while detained by ICE two decades later.
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Report throws cold water on plan to build $11 billion Boston Harbor barrier

Report throws cold water on plan to build $11 billion Boston Harbor barrier

Building a barrier from Hull to Winthrop to prevent Boston Harbor from flooding would be a costly mistake, according to a new study.

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