Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigNov 13, 2013
Yeb Saño choked up while speaking at the international climate conference in Warsaw in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), which is estimated to have killed more than 10,000 people: "I speak for the countless people who will no longer be able to speak for themselves after perishing from the storm." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigNov 12, 2013
Authorities say at least 9.1 million people across 41 provinces have been displaced, injured or otherwise affected by Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful ever to hit land and experts say the deadliest natural disaster to strike the Philippines. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Subhankar Banerjee, Common DreamsOct 12, 2013
Phailin means sapphire in Thai. What nonsense. Some people desire the precious stone, but few -- if any -- I think, desire Phailin. India should rename this meaningless obfuscation and call attention to global warming immediately. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
David Sirota / TruthdigSep 20, 2013
Two months before my Colorado community was overwhelmed this week by epic rains, our state's chief oil and gas regulator, Matt Lepore, berated citizens concerned about the ecological impact of hydraulic fracturing and unbridled drilling. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigSep 16, 2013
With Japanese authorities still struggling to contain contamination at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant two-and-a-half years after it melted down, we are reminded by events in the news that the disaster lies in one of the most volatile meteorological and geographical regions in the world. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Kieran Cooke, Climate News NetworkSep 5, 2013
A multinational insurance group's global survey reveals high public anxiety about the effects of climate change -- with 84 percent of people polled saying they expect more natural disasters in the future. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Kieran Cooke, Climate News NetworkJun 29, 2013
The huge cost of claims resulting from a rise in extreme weather events has led analysts in the multibillion dollar insurance industry to warn that it must now pressure governments to take action on greenhouse gas emissions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
John Darkow, Cagle Cartoons, Columbia Daily Tribune, MissouriMay 26, 2013Dig deeper
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