The hottest Natural Disasters Substack posts right now

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As Winter Melts Away

The Crucial Years • 1544 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Science Renewable Energy Environmental Impact Sustainability Natural Disasters
  1. The changing climate is causing dramatic and extreme changes around the planet, with record-breaking temperatures and reduced snow coverage indicating the ongoing warming of the Earth.
  2. The diminishing cold air supply in the Arctic is a clear sign of the planet's warming climate, leading to changes in weather patterns and ecological impacts like ice melting and more extreme weather events.
  3. The impact of the climate crisis goes beyond physical consequences, affecting the psychological and emotional connection to the changing seasons and nature, emphasizing the importance of fighting to save the beauty and meaning of the natural world.

Ignore that bomb, someone lit a fire-cracker!

The Crucial Years • 1295 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Energy Sustainability Weather Policy Natural Disasters
  1. False information spreads quickly, like rumors about electric vehicle fires, aided by social media and anti-environmental amplifiers.
  2. Compared to fossil fuel vehicles, electric vehicles are significantly less likely to catch on fire.
  3. It's important to consider the larger picture and relative impacts when evaluating new technologies or risks, like the benefits of windmills in reducing fossil fuel use.
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A few seconds of video

The Crucial Years • 1574 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Natural Disasters Environmental Policy Biodiversity Conservation
  1. The video illustrates the impact of climate change through unprecedented floods in Greece.
  2. The urgency to take action against climate change is emphasized, as we witness extreme weather events becoming more common.
  3. Global efforts to meet climate targets, such as the Paris Agreement, are falling short and require more substantial commitments.

It seems like the next big fight

The Crucial Years • 1375 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Crisis Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Natural Disasters Sustainability
  1. The fossil fuel industry is pushing to export large amounts of fossil gas to preserve their profits, even though renewable energy sources are cheaper and cleaner.
  2. The rapid expansion of LNG export terminals could cause American greenhouse gas emissions to remain stagnant since 2005, impacting global warming.
  3. It is crucial to stop the continued expansion of LNG build-out to accelerate the transition to clean and renewable energy sources worldwide.

Forget Conspiracy Theories

The Crucial Years • 1773 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Crisis Fossil fuels Renewable Energy Climate Activism Natural Disasters
  1. Conspiracy theories distract from what's happening in plain sight, like Blackrock appointing the CEO of a major oil company to its board.
  2. Financial institutions are backtracking on their commitments to decarbonize portfolios, favoring profits over addressing the climate crisis.
  3. Leaders like Brad Lander are taking a stand against financial ties to the fossil fuel industry, recognizing the need for real accountability and action.

How the ideological fantasy of a climate change-induced permadrought caused German dam operators to overfill their reservoirs before winter and exacerbated the massive December floods

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 183 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Natural Disasters
  1. The belief in a permanent drought due to climate change led German dam operators to overfill reservoirs before winter, worsening December floods.
  2. Climate change predictions can influence human behavior like dam management, impacting flood risk.
  3. Balancing water management practices with changing climate patterns is crucial to prevent exacerbating natural disasters.

When Climate Change-induced Floods Strike, you get Refugees, Resettlement, and Rohingya

Adetokunbo Sees • 309 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Displacement Natural Disasters Climate change Refugees Environmental Impact
  1. Millions of people are displaced by climate change-induced disasters like floods and hurricanes, leading to refugees, resettlement, and stateless populations.
  2. New technologies are emerging to combat climate change, such as voltage inverters, comparators, and XOR gates in the renewable energy sector.
  3. Climate change disasters exacerbate conflicts, food insecurity, and competition for resources, necessitating a global effort to mitigate the impacts through climate action.

Blaze Aid are here to help with River Murray flood recovery

Murray Bridge News • 98 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
📰 News Community Natural Disasters Volunteering Recovery Fundraising
  1. Blaze Aid volunteers are helping with River Murray flood recovery by replacing damaged fences on flood-affected farms.
  2. Farmers needing help and volunteers willing to assist can contact Blaze Aid for assistance in fixing fences or volunteering.
  3. Blaze Aid volunteers focus on boundary fences, and the organization welcomes volunteers of all skill levels to help with various tasks.

what might happen - one sequence

Douglass’s Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Sustainability Urban planning Natural Disasters Resource Management Environmental Activism
  1. Very few are aware of major trends already happening on Earth, such as deforestation, floods, and food production decline
  2. A proposed sequence envisions a path from crisis to Gardenworld through stages like Lifeboats and Security
  3. The concept of Gardenworld offers a goal for continuous experimentation and improvement in education, medicine, and other areas

Twelve months on, flood-affected River Murray farmers are still doing it tough

Murray Bridge News • 19 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Natural Disasters Agriculture Government Response Infrastructure Community support
  1. Primary producers along the River Murray are still struggling after the floods from 2022-2023.
  2. The flooding caused land to become unusable, affecting farmers' income and livelihoods.
  3. Repairing the flood damage, dealing with unexpected costs, and ongoing stress have taken a toll on the farming community.

On Earthquakes, Aid, and Human Fault Lines

Pen>Sword • 79 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Human Rights Islamophobia Natural Disasters
  1. Earthquakes do not discriminate, but human actions based on race and religion can cause significant harm.
  2. Natural disasters like earthquakes can have devastating impacts, leading to loss of lives and homes that require global aid response.
  3. Prejudice and hate can worsen the suffering of victims of disasters, highlighting the importance of unity and support during crises.

Why I'm Writing a Climate Out-Of-Office

Green Graphic Design • 58 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Crisis Extreme Weather Natural Disasters Global Warming Sustainability
  1. Extreme weather events due to the climate crisis are becoming more common and impactful
  2. Working conditions during extreme weather can be unsafe and unhealthy, requiring time and space to handle
  3. Creating a climate-related out-of-office message is important for self-care and to communicate with clients during challenging weather conditions

Black Swans in Utah and Florida

The Sunday Morning Post • 58 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Natural Disasters Ecosystems Sea Level Rise Water Crisis
  1. Black Swan events are rare and unpredictable, and can have major impacts on economies and societies.
  2. Utah's Great Salt Lake is drying up due to water diversion from increased development, posing serious environmental and economic risks.
  3. Florida faces rising sea levels and stronger hurricanes, leading to potential property loss and insurance rate hikes.

Heatwaves, Scorching Spells, Warm Waters: implications of the rising Celsius from Climate Change

Adetokunbo Sees • 8 HN points • 07 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Natural Disasters Carbon Emissions Environmental Impact
  1. Average global temperatures are consistently hitting new highs due to climate change.
  2. The El Nino event often contributes to soaring temperatures on land and sea.
  3. Implementing adaptive social protection programs and cutting fossil fuel usage are vital to combat rising temperatures.

The Flosser of the World

The False Consensus Effect • 39 implied HN points • 16 Apr 21
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Environmental Conservation Natural Disasters
  1. Climate change is a pressing issue with scientists warning about the consequences of global warming and carbon emissions.
  2. Individual actions, like reducing plastic waste in daily habits, have an impact on the environment and future of the planet.
  3. Building strong communities and working together as clans or groups may be essential for a sustainable future amidst the challenges of a changing world.

Fuel Consumption Rising, Carbon Emissions Rising, why shouldn't Disasters also be Rising?

Adetokunbo Sees • 2 HN points • 14 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Sustainability AI Technology Natural Disasters Global Warming
  1. Fuel consumption and carbon emissions are rising, leading to an increase in disasters.
  2. Global temperature records are being broken due to escalating warming levels.
  3. Reducing fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions can help mitigate the impact of climate change.

Severe Storms, Droughts, Damages: Dire Predictions for Coming El Nino

Adetokunbo Sees • 2 HN points • 26 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Predictions Climate change Natural Disasters Effects
  1. Experts predict severe consequences from the upcoming El Nino, including $3 trillion global economic losses and droughts.
  2. Climate change-induced El Nino events can lead to rising temperatures, sea levels, and catastrophic weather conditions worldwide.
  3. Mitigating El Nino effects requires addressing climate change through reducing fossil fuel usage.

Why the next World Wars will be over Food and Water

Adetokunbo Sees • 2 HN points • 23 Feb 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Food security Global Warming Refugees Natural Disasters
  1. Experts warn that future wars may be fought over food and water due to climate change
  2. Conflict and wars in vulnerable nations are already happening over scarcity of food and water
  3. Failure to take serious climate action could lead to increased food insecurity, climate refugees, and global resource competition

The Abandoned Leper Colony

Marlene’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
💾 History Natural Disasters War Disease
  1. In 1885, patients with contagious diseases like smallpox were isolated on North Brother Island to prevent the spread of illness in an overcrowded New York City. Life was tough, with food shortages and high mortality rates.
  2. Tragic events like shipwrecks, fires, and disease outbreaks shaped the history of North Brother Island, including the infamous case of Typhoid Mary who unintentionally spread typhoid fever.
  3. After serving various purposes over the years, North Brother Island was left abandoned in the 1960s. Its decayed buildings and haunting stories make it off-limits to the public, now a bird sanctuary.

The Shock That Comes With Recognition

The Snap Forward • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Environmental Impact Sustainability Ecology Natural Disasters
  1. Recognition of a sudden change in the world can be shocking, especially when people are unprepared for it.
  2. Upcoming announcements include a book and a condensed class focused on readying ourselves for living in a changing world.
  3. Writing is becoming slower due to physical challenges, leading to a shift towards shorter, more frequent podcasts as an alternative.