Talk that the international sanctions imposed on Russia in the wake of its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine are creating the conditions for a global famine are entirely false, according to Read more
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Flash floods, like in Las Vegas, are deadlier than hurricanes or tornadoes
More people die in flash floods in the U.S. each year than from tornadoes, hurricanes or lightning. That’s a reminder from the National Weather Service (NWS) after sudden, heavy downpours Read more
Opinion: How the Treasury Department could prevent mass starvation with no cost to the taxpayers
The world is facing unprecedented levels of hunger that are growing every day with food-price increases caused by the Ukraine war. Russia and Ukraine normally account for about 28% of Read more
The Conversation: Dangerous floods roil the U.S. as climate change leads to unpredictable weather outcomes
There’s more intense precipitation, shifting snow and rain patterns, and wildfires’ effects on the landscape.
If you lost everything, would you remember all of your items? How to make a home inventory.
This is reprinted by permission from . Imagine that all your belongings are destroyed in a house fire. Thankfully, you have insurance. But to file a claim and get reimbursed, Read more
Gasoline prices have fallen, but probably haven’t peaked yet
Drivers have paid record prices for gasoline this year, but costs for the fuel may not have peaked, given strong demand and the potential for disruptions to Gulf Coast refineries Read more