Political affiliations, the presence of local environmental organizations and prior local media coverage of climate change play a role in how a community reacts to an extreme weather event, an article published today in Nature Climate Change concludes.
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NASA Examines Tropical Cyclone Belna’s Water Vapor Concentration
When NASA’s Aqua satellite passed over the Southern Indian Ocean, water vapor data provided information about the intensity of Tropical Cyclone Belna.
Climate Change and the Threat to Global Breadbaskets
Extreme climatic conditions could lead to an increased risk of unusually low agricultural harvests if more than one global breadbasket is affected by adverse climate conditions at the same time.
IASS Presents First Emissions Inventory for Nepal
Data on emission amounts and sources have an important role to play in shaping policy on climate protection and air quality.
Urban Growth Causes More Biodiversity Loss Outside of Cities
In a rapidly urbanising world, the conversion of natural habitats into urban areas leads to a significant loss of biodiversity in cities.
Highlighting the Importance and Vulnerability of the World’s Water Towers
Mountains and highlands are often referred to as natural “water towers” because they provide lowland communities with essential freshwater for drinking, irrigation, industry, food, and energy production.