Category: Disasters and Emergencies

How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.
Saying ‘I Do’ Amid Heat, Hail and Fires

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Extreme weather and other wedding-day crises can require ingenuity and sometimes the kindness of strangers.
In Nepal and Tibet, Pollution on Glaciers Could Fuel More Flood Disasters

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Darkened by soot from vehicles and factories, the region’s glaciers are absorbing more heat and melting at dangerous rates.
Nepal Puts Cost of Disaster at $5 Billion, Blaming Climate Change

The New York Times – On the Runway:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.