Two planes were moments from colliding in Texas, a harrowing example of the country’s fraying air safety system, a New York Times investigation found.
Tag: Disasters and Emergencies
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Schools Are Not Ready for Climate Change
A storm can last a day. But the disruption to learning can last years. As natural disasters become more common, school districts are grappling with how to adapt.
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Africa Needs Its Debts Paused So It Can Prepare for Climate Catastrophe
Instead of receiving funds to address the climate crisis, Africa is borrowing money at a cost up to eight times higher than the rich world to rebuild.
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Deadly India Flood Shows Danger Lurking in Melting Glaciers
A glacial lake’s overflow swept away more than 100 people in the Himalayan state of Sikkim in India. Climate change is aggravating the threat of such phenomena.