Scientists are issuing a clarion call regarding the imminent peril posed by escalating sea levels driven by the ever-fluctuating climate. What's unfolding? An exhaustive investigation by The Washington Post has brought to light that coastal communities spanning eight states in the U.S. are confronting "one of the most rapid sea level surges on Earth." According to … [Read more...] about Scientists sound alarm as growing threat looms over coastal states: ‘We are preparing for the wrong disaster’
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A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster
A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster. A ubiquitous, resilient, and seemingly harmless plant is propelling an increase in large, fast-moving, and destructive wildfires in the United States. Grass is as plentiful as sunshine, and under the right weather conditions, it behaves like gasoline for wildfires: All it takes is a spark for it to … [Read more...] about A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster
Bamboo Is About To Flower For The First Time In 120 Years. It Could Be A Disaster
In the realm of flora, there exists a botanical phenomenon so infrequent and cryptic that it has captivated the attention of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike for centuries. This botanical enigma is none other than the flowering of the henon bamboo, scientifically known as Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis. The allure lies not in its once-in-a-lifetime bloom, but in the … [Read more...] about Bamboo Is About To Flower For The First Time In 120 Years. It Could Be A Disaster
The Devastating Impact of Typhoon Jebi on Japan: A Look Back at the 2018 Disaster
On September 4, 2018, Japan was hit by the strongest typhoon to make landfall in a quarter of a century. Typhoon Jebi brought strong winds, heavy rain, and powerful storm surges that caused widespread flooding and damage to buildings and infrastructure. One of the most impressive images to emerge from the storm was taken in the fishing harbor of Aki, Kochi prefecture. The … [Read more...] about The Devastating Impact of Typhoon Jebi on Japan: A Look Back at the 2018 Disaster