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Plantations, mines didn’t worsen flood, Indonesia says. The data begs to differ

Indonesia’s environment minister claims deforestation for oil palm plantations and coal mines had nothing to do with a recent deadly flood in southern Borneo. But the ministry’s own data, and statements by a senior minister, attribute the intensity of the …

Heavy rain triggers flooding in seven Jakarta neighborhoods, 15 roads

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Incessant heavy rain that had fallen in Jakarta since Sunday morning, had triggered floods in seven Neighborhoods (RT) and 15 roads, according to the Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Office (BPBD). "There are seven RTs and 15 road points …

Swathes of England's vital flood defences ‘almost useless’

Thousands of England’s vital flood defences were in such a state of ruin last year they would fail to protect communities from extreme weather, an investigation has found. More than 3,400 of England’s “high consequence” flood assets, defined as those where …

Serbia: Food aid for Kosovo flood victims

IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation delivered food aid to families affected by the floods following heavy rainfalls in the Mamusha province of Kosovo. IHH distributed food packets to 80 families whose homes were flooded due to the floods in Mamusha - the …

PICS | Flooding, closed roads in Limpopo as tropical storm Eloise hits – reports

Three people walk through light flooding in Limpopo due to storm Eloise. Cyclone Eloise has been downgraded in severity. But some flooding was seen in parts of Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. Heavy rains that have hit some areas are expected to continue until …

Give BJP 5 More Years & Will Make Assam Flood-Free: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged people to give five more years to BJP to make the Assam free from flood. Addressing a rally in poll-bound Assam’s Nalbari said, “A flood of development came here. Hospitals, new roads, colleges are being constructed. …

Give BJP 5 more years, Assam will be free from floods: Amit Shah

Jan 24, 2021, 11:35PM ISTSource: ANIGive five more years to BJP and the party will make Assam free from floods which ravaged the state every year, said Home Minister Amit Shah while addressing the ‘Vijay Sankalp Samaroh’ in Assam’s Nalbari. “Only BJP can …

Estimated cost of Honolulu flood project doubles to $650M

HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the cost estimate for a flood prevention project in Hawaii has doubled, striking another blow to the effort. The Corps said a financial analysis on Friday has raised the cost of the Ala Wai …

Mozambique region fears flooding after cyclone loses steam

The Red Cross also warned of possible additional flooding in coming days “as accumulated water flows down the Pungue and Buzi Rivers from Zimbabwe” and anticipates 400,000 people will be affected when “torrential rains immediately flood low areas of Beira, …

Kruger Park floods as Eloise strikes SA, roads under water in north of country

An unusual red level 10 warning has been issued by the SA Weather Service for eastern parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga for Sunday into Monday. This is due to persistent heavy rain, with “more heavy rain expected tonight into tomorrow”. “This will cause …

San Francisco Bay Area rain: Strongest storm of season to slam region with flooding rain, even snow next week

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Grab the umbrella, you'll need it over the next week. The strongest storm of the season is heading to the Bay Area, potentially bringing heavy rain and even snow, according to ABC7 News Meteorologist Mike Nicco. LIVE: Track the …

Bunnings pulls plug on Carrara flood plain land deal

The listed group, after a near four-year Gold Coast ‘bout’ over enlarging its presence in the city, has thrown in the towel and stepped out of the ring.Back in 2016 it set the wheels in motion to build a 16,000sq m warehouse and garden centre backing on to …

Bunnings pulls plug on Carrara flood plain land deal

No stemming the flood of tractors to Delhi ahead of Republic Day

The number of tractors swelled at the Ghazipur border on Sunday evening as farmers prepare to march to Delhi on Republic Day. While earlier, the tractors were lined up only on the Delhi-Meerut expressway, tractors and trolleys are now lining up from Delhi- …

Give 5 more years to BJP and will make flood-free Assam: Amit Shah

NGT directs UP govt to take action against unregulated solid waste dumping in Yamuna flood plains

The National Green Tribunal has directed the authorities in Uttar Pradesh to take action against unregulated dumping of solid waste in the Yamuna flood plains, noting that steps taken for handling the waste are not adequate. A bench headed by NGT …

Met Office warn heavy rain set to bombard Liverpool after floods

Conditions are set to remain wintry this week with more snow and heavy rain on the way following Storm Christoph. Further rainfall, which caused severe flooding in the wake of the storm, is not forecast until next Thursday for Liverpool- but plummeting …

RM150 mln to repair roads damaged by floods, landslides - Bung Moktar

RANAU: About RM150 million is needed for works to repair roads damaged by floods and landslides in the state recently, said Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. (pix) Bung Moktar who is also the state Works Minister said the state …

Justice Department considers not charging all Capitol rioters, amid concerns of flooding the courts

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Officials from the Department of Justice may be considering not prosecuting every rioter who illegally breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, according to reporting by the …

Wind Power Surpasses Coal in Texas

Wind Power Surpasses Coal in Texas ZADAR, CROATIA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Lone Star State seems to have been largely associated with fossil fuels for years. Although shale gas and oil have long dominated supreme in Texas, …

THOMAS SCHUMANN CAPITAL® SELECTS MOORGATE BENCHMARKS AS ADMINISTRATOR OF INNOVATIVE WATER RISK INDICES

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas Schumann Capital (TSC), the only solutions provider of investible indices and products that track global water risk, today announced the appointment of Moorgate Benchmarks, the …

As Snowstorm Filomena Paralyzed Spain, Madrid Volunteer Ministers Mobilized to Provide Urgently Needed Assistance

Scientology Volunteer Ministers responded, clearing away snow, ice and debris, opening neighborhoods to urgently needed access in impassible areas of the city. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It …

Legal amateur radio use offers STEM training for young people

Ham Radio Prep was established in 2017 to assist people interested in obtaining an FCC-issued amateur radio license. SHERIDAN, WYOMING, USA, January 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amateur radio is a valuable resource for the United States and …

Rhotex Inc. Imposes a New Eco-Friendly Concept to Cryptocurrency Mining

Rhotex Inc. Imposes a New Eco-Friendly Concept to Cryptocurrency Mining TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rhotex Inc., a leading provider of cryptocurrency mining solutions, announces its latest product line, …

NOAA Declares 2020 the Second Hottest Year on Record, a Very Close Second

This observation documents global warming but suggests that increases in greenhouse-gas emissions may not be the best explanation JACKSON, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Detailed changes in global temperature …

Will Trump's climate-change legacy policies cause meltdown, Florida floods and a worse pandemic?

Specialist on global warming warns of polar meltdown and high-seas, accelerated by Trump's eco-policies. OXFORD, UK, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Trump leaves the White House he has signed executive orders that dilute …

Expert prognosis for the planet – we’re on track for a ghastly future

Scientists have produced a concise assessment of the state of civilization, and warn the outlook is more dire and dangerous than is generally understood. ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, January 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A loss of …

What To Expect From Tarps Plus and The Tarp Industry in 2021

What to expect From Tarps Plus and the tarp industry in 2021. How the weather might affect 2021 and what tarp companies will do about it. GEORGETOWN , TEXAS, USA, January 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the NOAA (The National …

Mrs Worldwide Organisation donation drive, “FEED THE ORPHANAGE A MEAL IN BATAM – INDONESIA.

Mrs Worldwide Organisation donation drive, “FEED THE ORPHANAGE A MEAL IN BATAM – INDONESIA. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, January 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mrs Worldwide Organisation donation drive, "FEED THE ORPHANAGE A MEAL IN BATAM – …

Skin Post: What You Should Know if You Are Taking The COVID-19 Vaccine

Skin Post: What You Should Know if You Are Taking The COVID-19 Vaccine LARCHMONT, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Skin Post: What you should know if you are taking the COVID-19 vaccine With mass vaccination …

Skin Post: What should you do if you test positive for COVID-19 and your doctor is treating you at home

Skin Post outlines steps to take if you test positive for COVID-19 and are home; How to monitor yourself; and When should you call 911 or go to the hospital LARCHMONT, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Skin Post: …

ULTRAMASX TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES ITS FLAGSHIP PRODUCT ULTRAMASX ULTRAONE ACHIEVES U.S. FDA REGISTRATION

Ultramasx Technologies Pte. Ltd. today announces that its respirator Ultramasx UltraOne™ has been registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. SINGAPORE, January 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ultramasx Technologies Pte. Ltd. today …

Development of Low-Cost Portable Devices to Augment the Growth of the Global Black Carbon Sensor Device Market

The Global Black Carbon Sensor Device Market is projected to reach USD 819.22 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 13.15% over the forecast period (2020 to 2027) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The increasing level of air …

Volunteer Ministers from Churches of Scientology of Italy Respond to the Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake in Croatia

Pro.Civi.Co.S—the Civil Protection Volunteers of the Scientology Community—raise donations and deliver emergency supplies to those in need. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tens of thousands of …

SatellitePhoneStore.com Recognized for Largest Inventory of Satellite Phones and Internet Terminals in The USA

Satellite Phone Store continues to dominate the industry with new innovative products, 4 retail locations, and dynamite service. SARASOTA, FLORIDA, USA, January 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- People who are most concerned about the border and …

Deltec Homes and Arch Out Loud Launch "The Hurricane Home of the Future" Design Competition

The competition, titled Shelter: Designing within a Hurricane Shell, challenges participants to design the hurricane resilient home of the future. ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deltec Homes, an …

Runtime Brings Its Nutrition Bars To The US

One of 13 Essential Foods You Need to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse or the Covidpocalypse SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Runtime, the German curator of nutritional bars and meal-replacement shakes, …

GoSun Earns 2021 CES Innovation Award Honors in Sustainability, Eco-Design & Smart Energy for GoSun FLOW

Portable solar water purification and sanitation system debuts at CES, begins shipping in January 2021, CINCINNATI, OHIO, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CINCINNATI, OH – GoSun, a pioneer in the fuel-free industry, has been …

Animal Wellness Groups Applaud Quigley and Upton Legislation to Shutter Commercial Wildlife Markets that Led to COVID-19

COVID-19 is the most recent in a long line of epidemics caused by disease that have jumped the species barrier from wildlife to humans. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley, D- …