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Can southern Brazil’s deadly floods spur the shift to green energy?
Months after devastating rains displaced 420,000 people in Rio Grande do Sul, an unusual consensus has formed around the need for a faster transition to renewables. Beside a narrow canal that runs ...World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago -
Deadly Spanish floods drive home threat of Mediterranean ‘petrol can’
Torrential rains were driven in part by dangerous rise in sea temperaturesBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Copa del Rey games and other sporting events postponed after deadly floods devastate southern Spain
The Copa del Rey matches involving Valencia and Levante have been postponed following floods that have killed at least 95 people and caused havoc in southern SpainSports - ABC News - October 30 -
Spain’s deadly floods
An inadequate response highlights the lack of preparedness against extreme weatherBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
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'Like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods
Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
How Deadly Flooding Ravaged Spain's Valencia Region
Nearly 16 inches of rain fell, but experts say the need for infrastructure improvements was well understood in the region.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 2 -
Protesters clash with police over deadly Spanish floods
Violent clashes broke out in Valencia as thousands of protesters gathered to demand accountability for the government’s response to deadly floods in eastern Spain that left more than 200 dead. ...Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
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Gunman kills 3 people in southern Brazil during hours-long shootout
Authorities in southern Brazil say a 45-year-old man barricaded himself in a house and killed his father, brother and a police officer in an hours-long shootout before he himself was fatally shotWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
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Starmer ‘interrogates’ Miliband on green energy in mission ‘stock take’
Prime minister to review progress on key UK priorities in coming weeksWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
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What could stop the global green energy race? A Trump victory
He could also take tougher steps to stymie decarbonisation efforts next time aroundWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report
Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge".Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
How We Found the Dangers Threatening Delhi’s ‘Green’ Energy Future
In the heart of India’s capital, residents blame chronic, debilitating illnesses on an industrial plant burning the city’s garbage and turning it into electricity.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Mexico to Court Private Investment in Power Sector to Support Green Energy
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is open to more private investment in the electricity sector as her government seeks to meet increased energy needs with a focus on renewables while recovering ...World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Inside a Deadly Southern California Jail System: 5 Takeaways
Troubling patterns across the Riverside County jail system put detainees at risk.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
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Record New Mexico rainfall causes deadly flash flooding
Record rainfall caused severe flooding in and around Roswell, New Mexico, over the weekend that killed at least two people and injured dozens more. The National Weather Service recorded nearly half ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Spain’s deadly floods and droughts are two faces of the climate crisis coin
Scientists say violent weather battering Mediterranean is a harbinger of what the rest of Europe can soon expect. Residents of Chiva, a small town on the outskirts of Valencia, can expect a grim ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse
Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientistsTop stories - BBC News - October 30 -
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Spain’s deadly floods put spotlight on lack of climate preparedness
Also in this newsletter: European lawmakers open to simpler post-Brexit trade relationsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Trapped in cars and garages: Why Spanish floods proved so deadly
Drivers trapped in cars, poor planning and extreme rainfall worsened by climate change are likely to have contributed.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
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Spain's deadly floods prompt government to send 10,000 soldiers, police
So far, 205 bodies have been recovered after the floods in Spain. Volunteers are helping clean up thick mud that is covering streets and businesses.World - CBS News - November 2 -
Spain's government to send 10,000 soldiers and police to Valencia after deadly floods
Four days have passed since tsunami-like floods swept through the southern outskirts of Valencia city, covering many communities with sticky, thick mudWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
Spain rescue, aid efforts continue as frustration rises after deadly flooding
Rescue efforts are continuing four days after flash flooding in Spain killed over 210 people, the country's worst natural disaster in generations. More than a year's worth of rain fell in just ...Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
After Floods in Spain, Protesters Throw Mud at King Felipe VI and Officials
As the country reels from a flood that has left at least 214 people dead, thousands have flocked to devastated areas to help. Anger toward public officials is growing.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
Heavy Rains Hit Spain, Still Reeling From Deadly Flooding
Emergency workers continued the search for victims of last week’s flash floods, while a national debate raged over who was to blame for the catastrophe.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
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