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Just three months after Typhoon Sinlaku devastated Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, Red Cross volunteers are racing back to help the same communities face another super typhoon. Some volunteers know survivors by name and wouldn't hesitate to return. ##
Scientists discovered that typhoons are secret drought fighters, with their rainfall preventing severe water shortages across vulnerable regions worldwide. The groundbreaking study reveals what happens when we imagine a world without these powerful storms.
Scientists in China just cracked one of weather forecasting's toughest puzzles: predicting when a typhoon will suddenly explode into a super storm. The breakthrough gives people precious extra hours to prepare for deadly weather.
Survivors of devastating typhoons in the Philippines just filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against a major oil company, demanding accountability for climate change impacts. This historic case could reshape how fossil fuel companies face consequences for extreme weather events.
After Super Typhoon Yagi stripped hillsides bare in northern Vietnam, ten families turned disaster into hope by planting 15,000 trees with a 95% survival rate. The project links climate recovery with long-term income through future carbon credits.
Hundreds of Red Cross volunteers are making the long journey to Saipan and surrounding islands to help families recover from Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Their work brings more than just disaster relief—it's creating connections that remind everyone what humanity looks like at its best.
More than a month after Typhoon Sinlaku battered the Western Pacific, communities across the Mariana Islands and Micronesia are showing remarkable resilience as relief pours in from around the world. The deadliest storm to hit the region in over two decades has sparked an unprecedented global response.
While Mumbai floods after hours of rain, Tokyo stays dry during massive typhoons thanks to a massive underground system. Could this engineering marvel inspire solutions for Indian cities?
The Philippines is transforming how schools handle disasters, ensuring 81 damaged classrooms get repaired while students keep learning safely. After Typhoon Inday and volcanic activity, the country's new emergency education system is helping thousands of kids stay in school no matter what nature throws their way.
U.S. sailors and Marines turned disaster relief into environmental action, cleaning beaches in Guam after Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastated the island. The military crews are helping restore both essential services and natural beauty to the community.
Saipan Southern High School's Class of 2026 celebrated graduation after pushing through pandemic recovery, budget cuts, and a devastating super typhoon. Valedictorian Aubrey June Tabenas told classmates to "stay hungry" for growth as they embark on new journeys.
American Red Cross volunteers are returning to help Pacific islands hit by Super Typhoon Bavi—just three months after spending 80 days helping the same communities recover from another devastating storm. Some responders know survivors by name and didn't hesitate to answer the call again.
Two Las Vegas Red Cross volunteers rushed to help Pacific communities devastated by one of the strongest storms ever recorded. Pat Moore and Linda Gong joined disaster teams bringing relief to islands hit by 180 mph winds.
A mining company in Western Australia is building wind turbines that can keep generating power even during cyclones. The 133 MW project uses specially designed turbines and AI technology to turn extreme weather into an advantage.
China just deployed the world's largest floating wind turbine that can withstand 160 mph winds and 65-foot waves more than 40 miles offshore. The breakthrough system costs 50% less per kilowatt than previous designs, making clean energy viable in the planet's harshest ocean conditions.
When Typhoon Halong devastated remote Alaskan villages with 16-foot storm surges, Red Cross volunteers orchestrated one of the state's largest airlifts and created culturally sensitive shelters where displaced families could feel at home. From fish head soup to community potlucks, volunteers went beyond basic relief to honor the Yup'ik way of life.
A Maryland clean energy company is investing $200 million to build a hydrogen power facility in the Philippines, bringing reliable electricity to a region plagued by typhoon-related blackouts. The project could transform energy access in Aurora Province while creating jobs and educational opportunities.
After losing everything to a devastating typhoon, 67 Filipino survivors are taking fossil fuel giant Shell to court in a groundbreaking climate justice case. It's the first lawsuit directly linking a major oil company to deaths and injuries from climate impacts in vulnerable communities.
A Filipino water company is planting 10,000 trees over five years to save the underground springs that supply drinking water to thousands of families. Despite typhoons and delays, 4,000 seedlings are already thriving in the watershed.
China's Greater Bay Area is bringing together 60 experts to design nature-based solutions that protect mega-cities from climate disasters. After Super Typhoon Ragasa caused $386 million in damage, the region is proving cities and nature can grow together.
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