Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods

kept by eddie aug 28

Rising temperatures are accelerating Himalayan glacier and permafrost melt, increasing the likelihood of floods and landslides like the recent Nepal disaster.

As Natural Disasters Expand, a Disaster-Tracking App Is Booming
Watch Duty, a California wildfire tracker, is rapidly gaining millions of users as it expands to monitor a broader range of natural disasters nationwide.
also on #weather, #environment
Let Me And A Food Scientist Sample The Abandoned Fish Sauce Terrorizing A Small Canadian Town
Residents of St. Mary's confront a 20‑year‑old fermenting fish‑sauce vat as cleanup begins, while a food scientist speculates on its flavor and safety.
also on #environment, #research
weather.baby – Harrison Was Here
Harrison created weather.baby, a minimalist ad‑free weather site using Go and Pirate Weather data to provide fast, private forecasts for users.
also on #weather