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Can catastrophe bonds save India from the financial burden of natural disasters?India is exploring catastrophe bonds ('cat bonds') to manage financial risks from earthquakes and extreme weather. These bonds transfer ris...
Death toll from Chile's wildfires reaches 131, more than 300 people still missingThe fires began Friday on the mountainous eastern edge of Vina del Mar, a beach resort known for a festival that attracts the best in Latin...
How climate change contributes to wildfires like Chile'sAt least 122 people have been killed by wildfires in central Chile, leading its president to declare two days of national mourning. Scienti...
Horrors of Chile wildfire that killed over 100Chile forest fire: firefighters in central Chile fought to contain intense forest fires that have destroyed entire neighbourhoods and claim...
Forest fires rage on in central Chile killing at least 64Several neighborhoods on the eastern edge of Vina del Mar have been devoured by flames and smoke, trapping some people in their homes. Offi...
At least 46 reported dead in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated central areasIn a nationally televised address, President Gabriel Boric warned that the death toll could worsen as four large fires burn in the region o...
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The threat of wildfires is rising. So is new artificial intelligence solutions to fight themFirefighters and startups are using AI-enabled cameras to scan the horizon for signs of smoke. A German company is building a constellation...
Unusual heatwaves grip Brazil during winter, raising long-term concernsBrazil is experiencing unusually high temperatures during its winter season, with heatwaves defying seasonal norms. Over 11.5 million resid...
5,000-year-old 'Great Grandfather' tress is officially the world's oldestThe giant tree is located in a forest in Chile and may have the secret to how the earth adjusted to climatic changes.
‘World's Oldest Tree’: ‘Great Grandfather’ tree in Chile to reveal the planet's secretsKnow all about the 5,000-year-old tree in Chile that has survived climate change and disasters to live on.
New 1.6-metre-tall Moai discovered in Chilean Island. See detailsThe newly discovered moai on Easter Island has been described as a 1.6-meter statue that is "full-bodied with recognizable features but no ...
View: Don’t expect the poor to sacrifice for climate changeStudies reveal that for just $ 2 billion a year, enough sulphates could be fired to check carbon excess.
Stop war against nature: Greta Thunberg shares concerns on Amazon rainforest; NASA's pic shocks Alia, Marico bossLeonardo Dicaprio, Akshay Kumar, and others celebs took to social media to raise awareness.
From England's Pearly King Parades to Malaysia's Eco Harvest, here are some experiential fest-time activitiesTailor-make your vacations around the local fests.
CS Santosh to become first Indian to take part in Dakar Rally in 2015The Dakar Rally, considered the pinnacle of cross-country racing, is now held in South America, moved from the original Paris-Dakar route.
Earth care awards 2012: Celebrating the green champsNo nation can face the challenge of climate change alone. On that note, the fourth edition of the Earth Care Awards crossed borders to brin...