Tag: Climate impact
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Growing Your Own Wedding Flowers: A Gen Z Trend Rewriting the Flower Industry
Introduction: A shift from imported florals to homegrown beauty When Emily Day planned her October wedding in Calgary, she faced a decision that echoed a bigger trend: rather than hiring a florist to bring in imported, climate‑heavy blooms, she chose to grow her own flowers in her front yard. What started as a creative challenge…
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Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi Volcano Erupts for First Time in Millennia: What It Means
Momentous Eruption in the Afar Region In a rare geological event, Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano, located in the Afar region, has erupted for the first time in recorded history. Scientists describe the eruption as a landmark moment for our understanding of the East African Rift system. The event has already produced substantial ash plumes that…
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Central Vietnam Faces Rising Death Toll as Flooding Worsens and More Rain Forecast
Overview: A Region in Crisis Torrential rain, widespread flooding, and deadly landslides have battered central Vietnam since the weekend, pushing the confirmed death toll to 41 as authorities and rescue teams race to reach affected communities. State media reported the latest figures as the region endures another round of heavy rainfall, threatening more destruction in…
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Indonesia Faces Tragedy as Landslides on Java Leave 18 Dead and 34 Missing
Overview of the Incident on Indonesia’s Java Island Two separate landslides struck different regions on Java, Indonesia’s most populous island, within a short span, killing at least 18 people and leaving more than 30 others missing. The emergencies prompted a large-scale response from local authorities, with rescue workers racing against time to locate survivors and…
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Typhoon Kalmaegi: Death Toll at 46 as Storm Devastates Central Philippines
Overview: A Storm’s Toll on the Philippines Typhoon Kalmaegi has left a trail of destruction across the central Philippines, with the death toll rising to 46 as authorities continue to assess damage and reach affected communities. The powerful storm brought heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds, disrupting daily life and testing the resilience of local…
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How Algae Help Corals Bounce Back After Bleaching: UC Riverside’s Recovery Research
Bleaching and the Coral-Algae Bond As ocean temperatures rise, coral reefs face a brutal stress test. Bleaching occurs when corals under heat stress expel the symbiotic algae that live within their tissues. Those algae, called zooxanthellae, provide most of the coral’s food through photosynthesis and give corals their vibrant colors. When the relationship breaks down,…
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Tragedy on the Uganda-Kenya Border: Landslides Leave Dozens Dead
Overview of the disaster Last week, heavy rains unleashed a series of landslides along Uganda and Kenya’s mountainous border region, tragically claiming the lives of more than 40 people. The calamity struck several communities perched along steep slopes, where homes and livelihoods have long depended on the unpredictable alpine terrain. Rescue crews, local leaders, and…