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DisasterJul 29'Climate change is really here: We should seize this crisis moment to create a new momentum'Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, Climate Scientist and Professor at the Universities of Louvain and Liège in Belgium. Europe's latest heatwave is further evidence of a structural transformation of the continent's climate, warns Professor van Ypersele. His central argument rejects both fatalism and complacency. While insisting that humanity has not yet reached "the point of no return," he argues that the world has entered a period of exceptional urgency in which the costs of delaying climate action are escalating rapidly. He develops three interconnected themes: extrFrance 24 [en]
DisasterJul 29How volunteers are helping forest wildlife survive their blazing habitatsHumans are not the only victims of the massive wildfires that have ravaged France over recent weeks. Heartrending images of deer and other wildlife fleeing flames, disoriented and distressed, have propagated across social media in recent days. Less visible species - smaller mammals and insects whose populations are critical to fragile ecosystems - have also been decimated. Groups of volunteers have been combing affected areas, searching for survivors to rehabilitate.France 24 [en]
DisasterJul 29Trees felled during Typhoon Noul raise safety concerns in Hong KongThe uprooting of numerous trees across Hong Kong during Typhoon Noul last weekend has sparked safety concerns among residents, with an expert warning that restrictive planting methods had left some unable to withstand strong winds. Two government hotlines received a total of 331 reports of fallen trees during the typhoon, which triggered No 8 and No 9 signals on Saturday and Sunday. Of the fallen trees, eight were banyans at Wan Tau Tong Estate and another of the same species was reported near...South China Morning Post
DisasterJul 29Incoming heatwave set to worsen firefighting conditions in France's southwestWhile the fire in the southwest of France in the Gironde department remains stabilised, officials are on edge today, as scorching temperatures hit France again. On July 28, there were some 14 incidents where scorched terrain reignited, sending firefighters racing in. With 42,000 hectares burned, and in total over 220,000 evacuated - including some 57,000 from towns outside Bordeaux overnight, the Gironde fire is one of the worst France has ever experienced.France 24 [en]
DisasterJul 29EU crisis chief urges tougher climate action amid France, Spain wildfiresHadja Lahbib calls for existing plans to be accelerated and more investment as an ominous heatwave threatens.Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterJul 29Navas del Rey residents return after Spain wildfire evacuationResidents returned to Navas del Rey after Spain's wildfires, finding burned homes and scorched gardens as firefighters continued battling nearby blazes.EuroNews [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 29Kerala rains: Monsoon likely to intensify; IMD sounds orange alert for three districts on July 29According to IMD, monsoon conditions in Kerala have strengthened under the influence of the deep depression over central parts of Chhattisgarh and adjoining OdishaThe Hindu
DisasterBreakingJul 29Survivors pulled from mall rubble as quake toll risesdailyadvertiser.com.au · Australia
DisasterBreakingJul 29North Odisha floods: 1.25 lakh people affected; schools closed in 10 districts; situation grimThe Hindu
DisasterBreakingJul 29Major wildfire breaks out on Greek island Paros as villages evacuatedEuroNews [en]
DisasterJul 29Dramatic California beach rescue after powerful waves hit Santa CruzA 16-year-old California lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves at Santa Cruz's Seabright State Beach in a dramatic ocean rescue.EuroNews [en]
DisasterJul 29Wayanad landslide rehabilitation: Despite housing, survivors struggle with infrastructure needs and livelihoodTwo years after the Chooralmala disaster, relocated families at Kalpetta in Wayanad say permanent homes bring relief, but poor roads, waste management and rising cost hinder full recoveryThe Hindu
DisasterBreakingJul 29At least 13 dead in Japan after powerful earthquakeFrance 24 [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 29France evacuates thousands as fires displace a third of a million in southwest Europeknau.org · United States
DisasterBreakingJul 29Japan quake death toll rises to 13 as rescuers search collapsed mallsamaa.tv · Pakistan
DisasterBreakingJul 29Major earthquake hits southern Japanwsws.org · United States
DisasterJul 29France , Spain make headway against huge blazes as new heatwave loomsFrance and Spain are progressing in their efforts to control large wildfires, but a new heatwave is anticipated. This indicates continued environmental challenges and potential for renewed blazes.dunyanews.tv · Pakistan
DisasterJul 29Nowra CBD : Man with knives among 12 charged in police sting | South Coast RegisterTwelve individuals, including a man with knives, were charged in a police operation in Nowra CBD, addressing local public safety and criminal activity.southcoastregister.com.au · Australia
DisasterBreakingJul 29Europe wildfires: France expands mass evacuations as Spain battles record blazeDW News [en]
DisasterJul 29NHRC seeks report on deaths in Assam factory explosionFive people, including the owner of the factory, were arrested in connection with the explosion, which left two other workers severely injuredThe Hindu
DisasterJul 29Drone footage shows Mount Etna cable car above volcanic landscapeSicily's Etna cable car carries visitors up Europe's active volcano while engineers manage risks from eruptions, gases and harsh conditions.EuroNews [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 29Japan fears high death toll after powerful earthquake hits KumamotoLe Monde [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 29Wisconsin tornado leaves homes damaged and streets covered in debrisResidents in Menasha, Wisconsin, survey tornado damage as crews assess destroyed homes, fallen trees and damaged power lines after the storm.EuroNews [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 29France evacuates thousands as fires displace a third of a million in southwest EuropeNPR News
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