Climate
Waves of Resilience
In the year 2035, as the consequences of climate change escalated, the coastal village of Oceanside faced an imminent threat. Rising sea levels, fueled by melting polar ice caps, were eroding the once-sturdy shoreline, devouring homes and livelihoods. The villagers, once deeply connected to the sea that sustained them, found themselves becoming reluctant refugees in their own homeland.
By Chidoziem Mmesoma 3 years ago in Earth
Personal Connection with Nature
As the morning sun peeked over the horizon, painting the sky with vibrant hues of pink and orange, Emily eagerly laced up her hiking boots. It was her ritual a pilgrimage to the nearby forest that felt more like a sanctuary than just a collection of trees and foliage. The towering oaks, the babbling brook, and the rustling leaves were her companions in solitude, offering solace in moments of joy and sorrow.
By Eedee Bright Igoni3 years ago in Earth
Lost in the Elements: A poignant tale of a family navigating the emotional challenges of relocation due to climate change, and the unexpected connections they forge with nature along the way.
Nina, a woman in her mid-40s, found herself at a crossroads in life. The echoes of waves along the tranquil shore became her refuge, a place where the emotional tides of her heart unfolded. Having recently lost her husband, the waves seemed to carry the weight of her grief, offering solace in their rhythmic dance.
By Emily Xander3 years ago in Earth
Harmony Reclaimed
Once upon a time, in a world not so different from our own, the climate of Earth embarked on a transformative journey. It began with a delicate balance, where seasons gracefully danced from spring's bloom to winter's hush. However, as human activities multiplied, the equilibrium started to waver.
By owolabi virtuous3 years ago in Earth
TSUNAMI
The first tsunami waves, some more than a metre high, arrived on the north coast of central Japan on Monday after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the region. Waves as high as 1.2 meters (four feet) hit Wajima port in Ishikawa prefecture at 4:21 pm (0721 GMT), the Japan Meteorological Agency said, after the US Geological Survey and other agencies registered a major 7.5 magnitude quake little more than 10 minutes earlier. Earlier US and Japanese agencies warned that hazardous tsunami waves of up to five metres were possible along the north coast of central Japan on Monday within 300 kilometres of a magnitude 7.5 quake's epicentre. "Hazardous tsunami waves from this earthquake are possible within 300 km of the epicenter along the coasts of Japan," the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, while the Japan Meteorological Agency warned the waves could be up to five metres high. Russia's emergencies ministry said that parts of the western coast Sakhalin island, situated close to Japan on Russia's Pacific seaboard, were under threat of tsunami, and that the local population was being evacuated, state news agency TASS reported on Monday. Authorities are still assessing the extent of the damage and residents need to prepare for any more tremors, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in comments aired on NHK. "Residents need to stay on alert for further possible quakes and I urge people in areas where tsunamis are expected to evacuate as soon as possible," Kishida said. Footage aired by NHK showed a building collapsing in a plume of dust in the coastal city of Suzu and residents in Kanazawa city cowering under tables as tremors shook their home. The quake also jolted buildings in the capital Tokyo on the opposite coast. More than 36,000 households had lost power in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, utilities provider Hokuriku Electric Power said. High speed rail services to Ishikawa have been suspended while telecom operators Softbank.T and reported phone and internet service disruptions in Ishikawa and Niigata, according to their websites. The first tsunami waves, some more than a metre high, arrived on the north coast of central Japan on Monday after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the region. Waves as high as 1.2 meters (four feet) hit Wajima port in Ishikawa prefecture at 4:21 pm (0721 GMT), the Japan Meteorological Agency said, after the US Geological Survey and other agencies registered a major 7.5 magnitude quake little more than 10 minutes earlier. Earlier US and Japanese agencies warned that hazardous tsunami waves of up to five metres were possible along the north coast of central Japan on Monday within 300 kilometres of a magnitude 7.5 quake's epicentre. "Hazardous tsunami waves from this earthquake are possible within 300 km of the epicenter along the coasts of Japan," the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, while the Japan Meteorological Agency warned the waves could be up to five metres high. Russia's emergencies ministry said that parts of the western coast Sakhalin island, situated close to Japan on Russia's Pacific seaboard, were under threat of tsunami, and that the local population was being evacuated, state news agency TASS reported on Monday. Authorities are still assessing the extent of the damage and residents need to prepare for any more tremors, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in comments aired on NHK. "Residents need to stay on alert for further possible quakes and I urge people in areas where tsunamis are expected to evacuate as soon as possible," Kishida said. Footage aired by NHK showed a building collapsing in a plume of dust in the coastal city of Suzu and residents in Kanazawa city cowering under tables as tremors shook their home. The quake also jolted buildings in the capital Tokyo on the opposite coast. More than 36,000 households had lost power in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, utilities provider Hokuriku Electric Power said. High speed rail services to Ishikawa have been suspended while telecom operators Softbank.T and reported phone and internet service disruptions in Ishikawa and Niigata, according to their websites.
By sam gardner 3 years ago in Earth
Resiliency Makes Businesses and Countries More Competitive
In today’s globally interconnected economy, the intersection between business and policy is more important than ever. Governments, corporations, and civil society organizations engage with each other like never before, producing sustainable arrangements to promote growth in emerging markets, and pooling resources and know-how to address and mitigate financial crises and shocks. The most resilient countries and businesses are those who understand this reality, and are equipped to measure, avoid, and manage all risk types, whether they be natural disasters, resource scarcity, pandemics, population displacement, political or economic instability, or disruptive technological changes. The World Bank Development Report (WDR) 2017 highlighted the fact that job creation and a stable market occurs not simply because of economic growth, but because a country encounters fewer episodes in which crisis or conflict damages its economy or prevents essential capital and expertise from reaching its local markets.
By Andrea Zanon3 years ago in Earth
