Extreme weather
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This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above average
Under the radar Prepare for strong storms in the coming months
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Depleted FEMA struggling as hurricane season begins
speed read FEMA has lost a third of its workforce amid DOGE cuts enforced by President Donald Trump
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why the weather keeps getting 'stuck'
In the Spotlight Record hot and dry spring caused by 'blocked' area of high pressure above the UK
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Severe storms kill dozens across central US
Speed Read At least 40 people were killed over the weekend by tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Earth's climate is in the era of 'global weirding'
The Explainer Weather is harder to predict and more extreme
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Storm Éowyn: your rights when it comes to home insurance claims
The Explainer Storm damage is covered on most home insurance policies but there may be exemptions that mean your claim gets rejected
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Biden cancels Italy trip as raging LA fires spread
Speed Read The majority of the fires remain 0% contained
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Fast-spreading Los Angeles wildfires spark panic
Speed Read About 30,000 people were under an evacuation order as the inferno spread
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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2024: the year of extreme hurricanes
In the Spotlight An eagle eye at a deadly hurricane season
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Extreme weather events in the last year
In Depth Warming temperatures are fodder for dangerous weather events
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Anger over flood response swells as Spain explodes in protests
THE EXPLAINER The Spanish government is reeling as furious citizens look for answers in the wake of October's catastrophic flooding
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Cuba roiled by island-wide blackouts, Hurricane Oscar
Speed Read The country's power grid collapsed for the fourth time in just two days
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Man arrested as threats on FEMA hinder Helene relief
Speed Read The agency temporarily suspended door-to-door operations as a result of the threats
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What does marine life do during a hurricane?
The Explainer The underwater ecosystem also faces deadly consequences
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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