How do you teach 300 chimpanzees to seek safety in a storm? With cowbells, sound machines and a bright orange Frisbee.
Tag: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
-
Typhoon Doksuri Makes Landfall in China as Toll Rises in the Philippines
Typhoon Doksuri was bearing winds equivalent to a Category 2 hurricane when it hit China’s coast on Friday. Officials in the Philippines said dozens there had died.
-
As Climate Shocks Multiply, Designers Seek Holy Grail: Disaster-Proof Homes
The homebuilding industry has been slow to adopt changes that can better protect against extreme weather. Some architects are showing what’s possible.
-
Vermont Storm Exposes the Strengths, and Limits, of New Flood Defenses
The state began new flood protection efforts after being battered by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Many appeared to be effective, but experts say more will be needed as storms become more extreme.
-
Vermont Floods Show U.S. Lags in Adapting to Climate Change
The lack of a comprehensive national rainfall database and current flood maps hampers the ability to prepare for storms intensified by climate change.