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Typhoon Yagi devastates Vietnam, leaving dozens dead and damaging factories

Typhoon Yagi devastates Vietnam, leaving dozens dead and damaging factories

Typhoon Yagi has killed 46 people, damaged factories and caused widespread power outages in northern Vietnam as it moved westward.

Phuong Nguyen and Minh Nguyen report for Reuters.

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Big polluters must cut emissions or risk global catastrophe, says UN chief

Big polluters must cut emissions or risk global catastrophe, says UN chief

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned at the Pacific Island Forum that without drastic emission cuts by major polluters, the world faces a looming climate disaster.

Katy Watson reports for BBC.

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Emergency response systems fail Florida farmworkers during disasters

Emergency response systems fail Florida farmworkers during disasters

Florida's emergency response systems left farmworkers stranded and unsupported during Hurricane Idalia, highlighting the need for more inclusive disaster planning and better communication.

Ayurella Horn-Muller reports for Grist.

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Heavy rains trigger deadly landslides in Kerala, India

Heavy rains trigger deadly landslides in Kerala, India

Landslides from torrential rains in Kerala's Wayanad district killed 93 people, leaving many others trapped and in need of rescue.

Sheikh Saaliq reports for The Associated Press.

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Disaster funds for heat waves and wildfire smoke face hurdles

Disaster funds for heat waves and wildfire smoke face hurdles

As heat waves and wildfire smoke emergencies rise, states struggle to access federal aid due to unclear disaster definitions.

Sachi Kitajima Mulkey reports for Grist.

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Eastern Kentucky frequently faces costly flooding disasters

Eastern Kentucky frequently faces costly flooding disasters

Flood-prone counties in Kentucky often receive federal disaster aid due to repeated and severe flooding, surpassing disaster-prone coastal areas.

Seth Borenstein reports for The Associated Press.

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FEMA faces potential funding shortfall amid increasing natural disasters

FEMA faces potential funding shortfall amid increasing natural disasters

With hurricanes and heat waves growing more severe, FEMA's funding might deplete before summer's end.

Kristin Toussaint reports for Fast Company.

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