Disasters and Emergencies – Page 15

Anger in China Over Flooding of Towns, in Part, to Save Beijing

A provincial leader set off an outcry by urging cities to serve as a “moat” for the capital, as diverted floodwaters sent scores of residents fleeing.

By Keith Bradsher

Content Type: Service Disasters and Emergencies iOS (Operating System) Mobile Applications Smartphones Summer (Season) Weather Wildfires

A Tech Checklist for the Dark Side of Summer Weather

This season has seen excessive heat, violent storms and hazardous smoke already, but you can prepare for future events with a few apps and tools.

By J. D. Biersdorfer

Canada Disasters and Emergencies Economic Conditions and Trends Global Warming Weather Wildfires

Canada Offers Lesson in the Economic Toll of Climate Change

Wildfires are hurting many industries and could strain households across Canada, one of many countries reckoning with the impact of extreme weather.

By Lydia DePillis

Banking and Financial Institutions Barr, Michael S Disasters and Emergencies Federal Reserve System United States Economy

Stress Tests Show Largest Banks Are Sturdy, Fed Says

The Federal Reserve tested banks’ ability to endure a real estate crash, high unemployment and trading turmoil.

By Emily Flitter