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The unjust climate: Measuring impacts of climate change on rural poor, women and youth

Discover how climate change is widening inequalities among rural poor, women, and youth, and explore actionable solutions to protect the most vulnerable in this FAO report.
weADAPT
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New USGS map shows where landslides are most likely to occur

Landslides are a common hazard in the US. In fact, nearly 44% of the country could experience one, potentially catastrophically. Our new national landslide susceptibility map shows where they’re most likely to happen.
United States Geological Survey
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South Asia: Collaborating for climate resilience through hydromet and early warning systems

The South Asia Hydromet Forum, supported by the World Bank, brings together representatives from meteorological and hydrological services for technical training, data sharing, and knowledge exchange to strengthen forecasting and early warning systems.
World Bank, the
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Coastal cities’ growing hurricane vulnerability is fed by both climate change and unbridled population growth

Warm water in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico can fuel powerful hurricanes, but how destructive a storm becomes isn’t just about the climate and weather – it also depends on the people and property in harm’s way.
Conversation Media Group, the
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Extreme heat is linked to pregnancy complications, including stillbirths and miscarriages — and the risk is growing

Our warming planet is putting those who are pregnant at higher risk - and the impacts go far beyond heat-related illnesses.
CBS News, CBS Corporation
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Climate change could expand the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes

Longer summers and more rain provide ideal conditions for the insects.
Yale Climate Connections
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Cultivating trust in AI for disaster management

Artificial intelligence applied in disaster management must be reliable, accurate, and, above all, transparent. But what does transparency in AI mean, why do we need it, and how is it achieved?
Eos - AGU
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What happens when extreme heat and air pollution collide

The problem of extreme heat, however, doesn’t exist in a vacuum: When temperatures rise, so too can air pollution levels.
World Resources Institute

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