Natural disasters
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news Faced with climate change, Asian farmers turn to riskier microfinance loans
The “microfinance” industry, long touted as a way to help poor rural communities in developing countries, is trapping tens of…
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news 5 things to know on December 14th: immigration, storms, student loans, Ukraine and Sandy Hook
CNN — Starting next year, you may see a familiar face in your email letters. The U.S. Postal Service announced…
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Nicole grows into a hurricane after hitting the Bahamas, heading for Florida’s east coast
Editor’s Note: Effects of the typhoon? Use CNN’s lite site for low bandwidth. CNN — Hurricane Nicole hit the northwestern…
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Nicole turns into a hurricane after hitting the Bahamas, heading for Florida’s east coast
Editor’s Note: Effects of the typhoon? Use CNN’s lite site for low bandwidth. CNN — [Breaking news update, published at…
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Subtropical Storm Nicole is set to grow into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Florida
CNN — A powerful storm with torrential rains and destructive winds is heading to slam Florida’s east coast into a…
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Subtropical Storm Nicole is set to grow into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Florida
CNN — A powerful storm with torrential downpours and high winds could slam into Florida’s east coast this week as…
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Former NBA champion is changing ‘how the world is built’ to fight climate crisis
London CNN business — hurricane 3 years ago It devastated the Bahamas and claimed dozens of lives. Today, the country…
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COP27: What is “Loss and Damage”, a Key Issue of the Climate Summit?
CNN — Aftab Khan felt helpless when heavy rains submerged a third of his native Pakistan. Khan’s hometown was completely…
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COP27 Climate Summit: What to Watch
CNN — As world leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the United Nations’ annual climate summit, researchers, advocates, and…
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Tornadoes: At least one person has died and several others are missing after more than a dozen tornadoes hit three states in Oklahoma, officials say.
CNN — At least one person was killed and several others went missing after tornadoes ravaged Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas…
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