Free AC Programs Combat Deadly Heat, Bridging Cooling Disparity
As life-threatening heat advisories blanket vast regions, air conditioning has become an indispensable resource for millions. However, a stark disparity persists, with countless low-income households unable to…
Nepal Pilots AI Warning System Against Deadly Landslides
In a groundbreaking initiative, Nepal is piloting an advanced AI-powered early warning system designed to mitigate the catastrophic impact of landslides, a pervasive threat in its challenging…
European Rail Vulnerability: Lessons from Recent Disruptions & Resilience Strategies
Europe’s extensive rail networks serve as critical arteries, facilitating the seamless flow of goods and people across cities, towns, and regions. Yet, recent incidents in Germany and…
In-Flight Turbulence: Understanding When Air Travel Becomes Dangerous
The recent Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam, which resulted in 25 hospitalizations and a forced diversion due to severe turbulence, starkly underscores…
Himalayan Lepchas Face Uncertain Future After Devastating Dam Collapse
In the majestic yet precarious Himalayan region, a dire humanitarian and ecological crisis continues to unfold, nearly two years after a catastrophic glacial lake outburst flood obliterated…