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31 Dec 2025

Safer homes need stronger buildings and better rules

New research from the University of Notre Dame says safer housing requires both stronger construction and smarter local regulation. The team studied Anchorage after the 2018 earthquake and found codes alone are not enough.

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5 Nov 2025

Huai Hin Lad Nai: a Karen village after floods

Huai Hin Lad Nai is a Karen village in Chiang Rai that suffered severe floods and landslides in September 2024. Research and community leaders point to climate change and past logging, while others blamed local farming.

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2 Oct 2025

Glacial Lakes and Flood Risk in the Hindu Kush–Himalaya

The Hindu Kush–Himalaya is losing ice and forming more glacial lakes. These lakes can feed rivers but also cause Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), threatening millions of people, villages and infrastructure in High Mountain Asia.

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9 Sept 2025

Landslide destroys Tarsin village in Jebel Marra

A landslide hit the western Sudanese village of Tarsin on 31 August after days of heavy rain. Authorities recovered at least 375 bodies, many children; UN agencies say the death toll is unverified and search is difficult.

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3 Mar 2025

Australia's harsh summer: fires, floods and heat

Australia experienced a run of heatwaves, bushfires, storms and floods across the January–February summer, linked to the worsening climate crisis. The events damaged ecosystems, affected people and added pressure on services and insurance.

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