The waters swept away hundreds of homes as emergency officials scrambled to find survivors of the torrential weekend rains.
Tag: Levees and Dams
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How the Khakova Dam Disaster Continues to Devastate Ukraine
Environmentally, economically and in terms of pure human suffering, the destruction of the Kakhovka dam unleashed untold damage. Months later, many communities are still reeling.
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Fire Exposes Flaws in Hawaii’s Defenses Against Climate Shocks
Neglected landscapes, weak building standards and decommissioned dams have left the state more vulnerable to wildfires.
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As Dolphins Die in Black Sea, Ukraine Builds Case for Ecocide Against Russia
The animals are dying in droves in the Black Sea, and Ukrainian officials are documenting the deaths, hoping to prosecute Russia for the war’s ecological toll.
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Anger in China Over Flooding of Towns, in Part, to Save Beijing
A provincial leader set off an outcry by urging cities to serve as a “moat” for the capital, as diverted floodwaters sent scores of residents fleeing.