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Indonesia #EARTHQUAKE: three dead after tremors hit Sulawesi

January 15, 2021: Thousands flee for safety and higher ground after island’s second quake in 24 hoursAt least three people have died and 24 been injured after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, the country’s disaster mitigation agency said on Friday.The epicentre of the quake was six kilometres north...

Deadly #EARTHQUAKE leaves hundreds injured, buildings leveled in Indonesia

January 15, 2021: Indonesia’s Sulawesi island was rocked by a powerful earthquake early Friday which set off landslides, left buildings in ruins and killed at least seven people, according to local authorities. Residents were sent fleeing from their homes as the earthquake, which registered 6.2 in magnitude on the Richter scale...

#EARTHQUAKE sets off landslides, flattens homes in Indonesia

January 15, 2021: A strong, shallow earthquake has shaken Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, causing landslides and sending people fleeing from their homes in the nighttime darkness

Indonesia #EARTHQUAKE: Sulawesi hospital among collapsed buildings

January 15, 2021: Dozens are thought to be killed and hundreds injured in an earthquake on the island of Sulawesi.

Indonesia #QUAKE Kills Dozens and Injures Hundreds

January 15, 2021: The 6.2-magnitude earthquake, Indonesia’s third deadly disaster in a week, struck Sulawesi island, flattening a hospital, destroying homes and setting off landslides.

Pope’s adviser says Covid has highlighted ‘existential’ #CLIMATE risk

January 15, 2021: Focus must be on justice for those fleeing impact of extreme weather events, says new scientific adviser to VaticanThe pope’s newly appointed scientific adviser said the coronavirus pandemic has forced world leaders to face up to the “existential risk” of the climate crisis.Prof Ottmar Edenhofer said rich coun...

How #CARBON capture technology can add to the #EMISSIONS problem

January 15, 2021: In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we drill deeper on carbon capture and look at the ramifications of buying and selling water futures.

Powerful #EARTHQUAKE in Indonesias Sulawesi kills at least 34, injures hundreds

January 15, 2021: At least 34 people were killed and hundreds more injured after a 6.2-magnitute earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island early Friday, the country's disaster mitigation agency said.

Survey Finds Majority of Voters Support Initiatives to Fight #CLIMATE Change

January 15, 2021: A survey carried out after the November election found that 66 percent of respondents said that developing sources of clean energy should be a high or very high priority.

Air #POLLUTION will lead to mass migration, say experts after landmark ruling

January 15, 2021: Call for world leaders to act in wake of French extradition case turning on environmental concernsAir pollution does not respect national boundaries and environmental degradation will lead to mass migration in the future, said a leading barrister in the wake of a landmark migration ruling, as experts warned that gov...

At least 34 dead in Indonesia #QUAKE

January 15, 2021: A strong, shallow earthquake shook Indonesia's Sulawesi island just after midnight Friday, toppling homes and buildings, triggering landslides and killing at least 34 people.

Dozens killed as Indonesia #QUAKE topples homes, buildings

January 15, 2021: More than 600 people were injured during the magnitude 6.2 quake, which sent people fleeing their homes in the darkness.

UK #WEATHER: snow and ice warnings issued for Scotland and parts of England

January 15, 2021: Vaccine distribution efforts affected by bad weather with appointment delays and cancellationsSnow and ice warnings have been issued for much of Scotland and parts of England for the weekend.The Met Office expects a band of heavy snow to bring disruption to road and rail networks as it sweeps eastwards in the early ...

WorldView: Crews search for survivors after #EARTHQUAKE in Indonesia; North Korea unveils submarine-launched missiles

January 15, 2021: Dozens were killed and hundreds injured after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia, toppling buildings and triggering landslides. Also, North Korea displayed new missiles during a military parade, and Argentina has legalized elective abortions. Meanwhile, the U.N. Human Rights Council is holding a secret ball...

Strong 5.9-magnitude #QUAKE shakes Guatemala

January 15, 2021: A strong 5.9 magnitude earthquake has swayed buildings in Guatemala’s capital

Rescuers jump into action after midnight #QUAKE in Indonesia

January 15, 2021: Overnight, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit the province of West Sulawesi, Indonesia, injuring hundreds and killing dozens. Rescue teams are mobilizing all available resources to save victims.

Clean Trucks Can Deliver Biden’s Goals For #CLIMATE, Jobs, and Equity

January 15, 2021: Biden's climate goals can’t be accomplished without a strong emphasis on America’s 13 million heavy duty trucks and buses, which produce significantly more climate pollution than the entire British economy.

Nebraska town evacuated for hours because of large #WILDFIRE

January 15, 2021

Big banks and #CLIMATE activists join forces to denounce new Trump administration lending rule

January 15, 2021: Big banks, climate activists and banking reform advocates don't agree on much, but they have joined forces to denounce a proposed Trump administration rule that would make it harder for banks to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry.

UK snow: Polar bears enjoy Yorkshires wintry #WEATHER

January 15, 2021: Bears Nobby, Hamish, Luka and Sisu are enjoying the snow which has fallen across the county.

Southern California faces rare January #WILDFIRE threat from hot, dry and windy #WEATHER

January 15, 2021: The fire threat is forecast to grow into next week as the wet season has yet to deliver.

UK #WEATHER: Snow and ice warnings for England and Scotland

January 15, 2021: Some areas could see freezing temperatures and 5-10cm of snow on Saturday, the Met Office says.

FBI agent in Trump-Russias request for validation of Steele reporting denied, left Crossfire #HURRICANE

January 15, 2021: An agent involved in the FBI’s original Trump-Russia case left the Crossfire Hurricane team amid a “professional disagreement” with Bill Priestap, after the former assistant director of counterintelligence denied his request for an “enhanced validation review” of Christopher Steele’s reporting. 

A memory bobbing around the #OCEAN: message in a bottle found after two years

January 14, 2021: Conservationist on a remote Papua New Guinean island finds message from American girl thrown overboard more than 2,500km awayThis bottle was different. Glass, with its lid sealed tight, it contained a handful of rice grains and a few seashells. And a note. In November, on the remote Conflict Islands of Papua New Gui...

John Eastman — Trump Lawyer Who Spoke At Last Week’s Rally — Leaves Law School Post Due To ‘Hostile #ENVIRONMENT’

January 14, 2021: Eastman, who stood next to Rudy Giuliani at last week’s rally, said he’s retiring because demands for his firing created a “hostile environment.”
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