The country is seeking urgent help from a special U.N. climate fund, but the program lacks money because the United States and others have been reluctant to contribute.
Category: Disasters and Emergencies
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Nepal Puts Cost of Disaster at $5 Billion, Blaming Climate Change
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What to Know About Hiking in Areas Prone to Flash Floods
The New York Times – Travel:Canyons, small streams and dry creek beds in the West can be deceptively dangerous, trapping hikers when rainfall upstream causes rapidly rising water.
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Catastrophic Flood Exposes the Risks of Nepal’s Hydropower Bet
The New York Times – Business:The loss of power-generating capacity has raised questions about an ambitious expansion of renewable energy in one of the world’s most hazard-prone mountain regions.
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Travelers Hunker Down as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaii’s Big Island
The New York Times – Travel:The storm, expected to become a hurricane, has prompted some travelers to leave hotels early, while others are waiting out the wind and rain.
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At Least 38 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia
The New York Times – On the Runway:The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.
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As Europe Faces Heat Waves and Wildfires, Travelers Are Forced to Adapt
The New York Times – Travel:Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding.
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What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia
The New York Times – On the Runway:The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.
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Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate
The New York Times – On the Runway:Firefighters were hopeful that weather conditions in Washington state could improve their efforts, but worried that fire might spread to a canyon, where it could expand rapidly.
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In Colorado, the Long Aftermath of a Fire Feels Political
The New York Times – Business:When the Trump administration rejected a request for federal assistance to a fire-ravaged part of western Colorado, residents debated which political party was to blame.
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Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed
The New York Times – Business:The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.
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The New Wild Card on Travelers’ Itineraries: Uncertainty
Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.
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Here’s the latest.
Firefighters were struggling to bring the blaze under control in a densely populated complex in the city’s northern Tai Po district hours after it started.