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Floods in Europe: Climate Change's Role Revealed

October 7, 2024

A recent study has shown that climate change made the heavy rains and deadly floods in central Europe much worse. The rain, caused by Storm Boris, was the heaviest ever recorded in the region. It lasted for four days and killed 24 people. The countries hit hardest were Romania, Poland, the Czech Re

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The Unlikely Heroes of Nysa: When Locals Ignored the Order to Flee

September 19, 2024

The small Polish city of Nysa was on high alert as Storm Boris wreaked havoc throughout central Europe. The city's mayor, Kordian Kolbiarz, issued a strict evacuation order, urging residents to leave their homes and belongings behind. However, instead of fleeing, many Nysa residents decided to stay

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Waters of Woe: Central Europe's Fury Unleashed

September 17, 2024

The deluge that has beset Central Europe has left a trail of devastation, with at least 16 lives lost and countless others displaced. The catastrophe has unfolded with breathtaking speed, as raging rivers and torrential downpours have inundated towns and villages, leaving people clinging to the roof

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Rainy Days, Deadly Nights: How Central Europe's Floods Exposed the Consequences of Climate Change

September 17, 2024

As Storm Boris wreaks havoc across central Europe, at least 17 people have lost their lives in the worst floods the region has seen in decades. But is this a one-off event or a harbinger of things to come? The answer lies in the rapidly warming climate, which is fueling extreme weather events worldw