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Europe’s deadly floods are glimpse of future climate
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ABC News - Tech
Deadly flooding in Central Europe made twice as likely by climate change
Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the heavy rainfall that caused floods killing 24 people in Central Europe earlier this month, a new flash study found1 hour ago - Climate -
Financial Times - Business
Sponge cities: the flood-proof architecture of the future?
As climate change puts more of the world at risk of flooding, landscape architects are looking beyond disaster response, to future-facing “sponge tactics”. The concept is epic, but a ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Europe goes to UNGA fretting over Ukraine and climate progress
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The New York Times - World
Study Finds Climate Change Doubled Likelihood of Recent European Floods
Storm Boris dumped record amounts of rain over Central and Eastern Europe this month. A new study found climate change made the deluge more likely.2 hours ago - Climate -
Financial Times - Business
Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claims4 days ago -
CBS News - World
EU pledges $11 billion for repairs as Europe floods death toll hits 24
Deadly floods in Central Europe draws a promise from the EU for emergency funding, as "extraordinary times need extraordinary measures."4 days ago - European Union -
The Guardian - World
‘Catastrophe region’: Austrian city faces up to scale of damage left by deadly flooding
Destructive interplay between human influence on rain and land can be seen in municipalities such as St Pölten. By the third night of rain, the situation in the command centre had escalated from ...3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Chris Mason: PM to offer glimpse of what lies at end of tunnel
The prime minister will offer a bit of sunshine in his big conference speech, but not too much.21 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Big Tech’s New Adversaries in Europe
For the past five years, Big Tech has faced a flurry of new rules and reprimands from Brussels. Now with a new team taking over the European Commission, relations may be entering a new era.4 days ago
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