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… it going again. Then the economy grew, more people had disposable income and imported goods flooded in. Suddenly there were more options, at lower prices. And little by little, the repair … as well as many critical facilities such as schools, hospitals and airports, are at risk from flooding . … Upcoming events: … This week's events include a discussion about the rights of …

… have been hit by extreme weather — heat waves accompanied by wildfires and severe storms and flooding — that scientists link to global warming. "These things are happening now on such a …

… the obstinacy of his own Hebrew brothers and sisters, who rejected Jesus while the pagans were flooding into the church.  He had repeatedly made the case that Jesus fulfilled the Law and the …

… excessive depletion of groundwater are causing Manila to sink , putting millions at risk of flooding and displacement. … Here's some of what's new in other climate news: … Two winners of …

… one point in the Bible, everyone in the world except Noah and his family is destroyed by the flood. Modern Christians tend to focus on individual sin and responsibility rather than corporate … cannot consider a carbon tax, which is recommended by economists, because voters would revolt. Floods of biblical proportions are coming. Plague, famine and war are forecast. But don't blame …

… by environmental abuse. The report said much of the city's land mass would feel the impact of floods in 10 years, meaning more than 1.54 million Manila residents would be displaced. David said parishioners have long felt the effects of floods and the rise of coastal waters due to typhoons, yet many had continued throwing garbage … because of climate change. Now we are being threatened with the sinking of our coastlines and floods that would displace millions of our people and destroy billions in our economy. So please, …

… could affect children even more — if their families are forced to migrate because of drought, flooding or crop failure, for example, or if damage to schools puts their education on hold. …

… to sweep through Corumbá and other parts of the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical flooded grasslands. Encompassing a swath of central Brazil and parts of Bolivia and Paraguay, the … Bergamasco said. This is the third year in a row that the Paraguay River has failed to flood the Pantanal. Scientists debate whether the lower water levels in that river and other …

… The effects of climate change are visible in the Congo Basin, Musabate said, citing increased flooding, droughts, disruption of seasons and rising temperatures. He said people must learn how …

… offered prayers for the people in Mexico's Hidalgo state, which experienced severe flooding from heavy rains in early September. He particularly remembered the 17 patients at a hospital in Tula who died when the flooding led to power outages, shutting down oxygen supplies. …

… " Catholic GeoHub " is one showing which Boston Archdiocese properties are at high risk of flooding . While GoodLands now has digitized most church landholdings in the United States, …

… Mozambique and Burkina Faso. These man-made catastrophes are worsened by climate change, as floods and droughts threaten the embattled regions. The country with the most refugees is Turkey, …

… called a “syndemic.”  “Since the time of COVID we saw how existing climate impacts like heat, flooding, droughts and storms compounded with the social, economic and epidemiological fallout of … torrential rains poured down on the land. Because the soil was so dry, however, intense flooding occurred. Teresa shared that a few of her friends lost all of their crops as a result of the flooding. “It was a lot at once, and that was the problem. It was constant. Rain, rain, rain, …

… from congregations on the coasts of North Carolina and Georgia about how increased flooding is hitting their communities. At St. Paul AME Zion Church in Aurora, off North … communities and compel them to support solutions, especially for those who can't flee the flooding. "The infrastructure definitely needs the kind of funding up and down the coast that's …

… you imagine what threats this favorite place might face from construction projects, drought or flooding, loss of biodiversity or climate change?  How do you feel as you consider the potential …

… where freshwater meets the sea — wetlands may be their silent superman. Wetlands can reduce flood levels from storms by up to two meters (six feet) and avoid $38 million in flooding damages per estuary, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental … In all storm scenarios, marshes reduced both the extent of flooding as well as damages from floods. Overall, the benefits of marshes were greatest during the most powerful storm scenarios. …

… my daughter and I went to pick up takeout. During that quick drive, I let guilt consume me. A flood of thoughts went through my mind: A lot of families have two full-time working parents and …

… Coast homes and businesses without power and some of the hardest-hit areas inaccessible from flooding and debris. The next day, the United Houma Nation — which includes 17,000 citizens …

… record-breaking precipitation fell on soil already soaked from recent rains, intensifying flooding. In California, where just the three largest fires have burned an area roughly the size … then headed northeast, spawning tornadoes and record-setting downpours and leaving deadly flooding in its wake. At least 48 people died in the Northeast, including some who were trapped … frequent and intense heavy rains, because warmer air can hold more moisture. The severity of flooding, of course, depends not only on the intensity of the rainfall but also on human factors, …

… pandemic to maximize their outreach to those in need. Prolonged power outages or record flooding are making quick disaster response access to the greater New Orleans and New York City … delivered a deadly surprise punch in the Northeast, causing an estimated 41 deaths and flooding roads and cities after slogging across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and … The rapid accumulation of rainfall from Ida's remnants turned city streets into rivers, flooded basement-level residences and shut down subway services in New York. "Right now, the …