Topic: Hurricanes and Cyclones
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After Oklahoma tornado: Five steps to prepare for a natural disaster
In the wake of the May 20 tornado in Moore, Okla., it's important to review how best to be prepared for a natural disaster. Here are five action steps for personal preparedness from the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.
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11 survival stories from around the world
These survivors experienced extraordinary circumstances; hurricanes, tornados, and avalanches, and lived to tell the tale.
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Five energy challenges for Venezuela
With the passing of Hugo Chávez, the issue of what Venezuela chooses to do with its oil moves to center stage for the energy industry – and for environmentalists. Here are five energy challenges that Venezuela will have to face.
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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012
From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.
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Will the Senate pass the $60 billion Sandy recovery bill?
In the midst of debt and deficit negotiations in Washington, politicians are carefully considering all aspects of the proposed billion-dollar superstorm Sandy recovery bill.
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Sandy benefit concert: Rock legends hit the right notes (+video)
Sandy benefit concert: From Paul McCartney to Alicia Keys, the "12-12-12" benefit concert in Madison Square Garden for victims of superstorm Sandy was a night of great performances.
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Did New York politicians ignore warnings to prepare for a superstorm?
Since 1978 the state of New York has been required to plan for a superstorm-like disaster. But detailed warnings went unheeded, and much of the planning and recovery from hurricane Sandy was done on the fly.
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Typhoon kills nearly 350 in Philippines
Officials in the southeast Asian nation announced Thursday that even emergency shelters were no match for the large storm.
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The New Economy ADP employment report: Superstorm Sandy hit small firms hardest
Sandy trimmed job growth in November by 86,000 workers, ADP employment report says. Small businesses took the hardest hit, ADP says, creating the fewest jobs in nearly two years.
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Focus Want to stay on the coast? Homeowners weigh post-Sandy elevation.
As homeowners consider long-term solutions for superstorm Sandy damage, they may have to raise foundations – or move. Some flood experts say the latter may be the wiser course of action.
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The Philippines: Typhoon brings fierce winds, rain (+video)
Officials estimate 280 people have died as a result of Typhoon Bopha, which made landfall Tuesday. Flooding and mudslides have affected most of the countryside in the Compostela Valley. The typhoon caused power outages and ruined roads and bridges.
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Change Agent Would the lights go out if superstorm Sandy hit the Netherlands? Nope.
The US can learn from the modern, disaster-resistant electric grid in the Netherlands.
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Typhoon Bopha hammers Philippines, leaving at least 40 fatalities (+video)
Typhoon Bopha is one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year. While some 20 major storms normally lash the Philippines annually, the southern provinces being battered by Bopha are unaccustomed to fierce typhoons.
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'We need help,' Cuomo says, lobbying Congress (+video)
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo appealed to Congress on Monday for billions in aid to assist the state's recovery effort following superstorm Sandy. Estimated damages are between $40 and $50 billion.
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4 ways to get phone service the next time a hurricane Sandy calls
In the aftermath of a disaster such as superstorm Sandy, two-way communication is essential. Here are four ways to better prepare our phones and other devices for the next disaster:
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Are polar ice sheets shrinking? Report offers definitive answer at last.
Numerous studies in recent years have offered different – and sometimes conflicting – views about ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica. But a new report offers unprecedented scope.
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Sandy recovery claims mount. How much will a divided Congress pay? (+video)
Congress may be wrangling over the 'fiscal cliff,' but budget experts are confident that both parties will agree to provide billions in Sandy recovery aid sought by Northeastern governors.
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What it means when things 'go viral' on the Web
How did we end up with a disease metaphor to refer to the way information travels through society?
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In Gear Sandy shortens rental car supply ahead of Thanksgiving
Many rental car lots in the northeastern US are sitting empty this holiday season, due to Hurricane Sandy, Read writes.
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In Superstorm's wake: Erosion and questions on government-funded sand
Hurricane Sandy caused major erosion along the New Jersey coastline, slimming beaches significantly. Some question the wisdom of using federal funding to build up beaches that just get washed away.
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Energy Voices Are renewables stormproof? Hurricane Sandy tests solar, wind.
Most renewable energy installations in New Jersey and New York appear to have weathered hurricane Sandy relatively well. Can they stand up to storms with even stronger winds?
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Superstorm was super-test for state and local leaders
Experts have given New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg good reviews for their performances after hurricane Sandy.
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Lessons from Sandy: how one community in storm's path kept lights on
President Obama toured Sandy-hit areas Thursday, even as some communities still wait for power. Princeton University avoided power outages by using a 'microgrid' – and the idea is spreading.
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The untold story of Obama's youth vote victory
Yes, the youth vote came out on Election Day and supported President Obama by a wide margin, but that's only half the story. Working-class youth mostly stayed at home.
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Jobless claims hit 18-month high thanks to Superstorm Sandy
Jobless claims ticked up to 439,000 last week – the highest level in 18 months. Why the spike? A large number of jobless claims were filed in states damaged by Superstorm Sandy, according to the Labor department.
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Focus Surging storms: Can the US adapt in time to avert coastal damage?
Damage from severe storms such as Sandy is likely to escalate by the end of the century as the population grows and people continue to build along the Eastern Seaboard.
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Editor's Blog What happens in a news drought?
Throughout the United States, newspapers are downsizing. Whether or not you shed a tear for journalists, it's worth considering what happens in communities where no one is keeping watch on politicians, public officials, or city streets.
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US energy infrastructure is vulnerable
Hurricane Sandy shows that energy companies will need to invest to prepare for the effects of a changing climate.
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Gas rationing begins in New York City and Long Island as some power returns
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced gasoline rationing in the five boroughs, starting early Friday morning, along with Long Island. In the meantime, power crews are slowly getting electrical power restored.
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