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PH Should Lead ASEAN Climate Security, Say Top Environmental Execs

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The Philippines must lead regional efforts to mobilize climate finance, technology, and strategic partnerships while formally integrating climate resilience into the diplomatic and security architecture of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to top environmental officials speaking at a Manila forum. ASEAN Chairmanship and Climate Security Integration As this year’s chair of ASEAN, … Read more

Bug, Fred Mountain, and Stallion Fires Burn 21,000+ Acres: Monday Updates

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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency on August 10, 2026, for Washoe County and the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony as multiple wildfires, including the Bug, Fred Mountain, and Stallion fires, force thousands of evacuations. Officials report that all three fires are human-caused and remain under investigation, with state and federal resources mobilized to … Read more

Community Preparedness: Building Disaster Resilience Together

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Disaster Resilience Week, observed from July 13 to 19, highlights the transition from reactive emergency response to a proactive, all-of-nation strategy for managing natural hazards. Given the Philippines’ location within the Pacific Ring of Fire and the typhoon belt, the nation faces recurring threats from typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, which are increasingly intensified by … Read more

Megan Oldman Wins Gold | Canada Big Air Champion

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Megan Oldham’s Golden Run: A Latest Era for Freestyle Skiing? Megan Oldham’s gold medal in massive air at the 2026 Winter Olympics wasn’t just a personal triumph. it underscored a growing trend in freestyle skiing – a blend of technical prowess, mental fortitude, and a willingness to push boundaries even after setbacks. Her victory, following … Read more

Central Tapanuli Hit by Flash Floods and Landslides Again After November Disaster

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Central Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, is once again grappling with the aftermath of flash floods and landslides that struck on Monday. The disaster has revived traumatic memories of devastating floods and landslides that impacted parts of Sumatra less than three months ago. Impact and Disruption Hours of intense rainfall caused rivers to overflow, sending floodwaters … Read more

Kathryn Andrews lost two homes to L.A. fires, then raised $1.74 million for artists

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For artist Kathryn Andrews, loss has become a recurring reality. In January 2025, she fled a fire in the Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles with only her passport and two dogs, Cooper and Coco. It wasn’t the first time she’d lost everything to wildfire; five years prior, her home in Juniper Hills was destroyed in … Read more

Health Facility Rehabilitation After Sumatra Disaster to Finish in March

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Efforts to restore healthcare infrastructure in three provinces of Sumatra following a recent disaster are underway, with a target completion date of March 2026, according to Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin. The recovery is being implemented in stages to ensure continued access to medical care for the affected population. Initial Recovery Efforts The initial … Read more

BCA Pushes Stunting Prevention for Sumatra Flood Victims

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Efforts to prevent stunting are underway in Indonesia, with a focus on long-term changes in nutritional and health behaviors at the family and community levels. These actions are particularly important following recent natural disasters, such as flooding in Sumatra. Community-Based Prevention Programs Since 2024, Bakti BCA has been implementing the “Let’s Prevent Stunting” (LPS) program. … Read more

Former PM Says Aceh Shielded Malaysia From Cyclone That Triggered Disasters

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Tropical Cyclone Senyar triggered devastating floods and landslides across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra in late November 2025, resulting in widespread damage and loss of life. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has publicly stated that Aceh province effectively acted as a “protector,” shielding Malaysia from the full impact of the storm. Aceh’s Role … Read more

Nasaruddin Umar Links Christmas 2025 to Care for the Earth

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Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, delivered an official Christmas 2025 address framing the holiday as a call to environmental stewardship. The message, released by the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Friday, December 26, 2025, connects faith with practical action to address climate change and environmental damage. A Call to Action Minister Nasaruddin Umar … Read more

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