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A closer look at some of the problems that face society due to the changing world.
Most recent events will be at the top of each section
Droughts
Droughts
CBC News: Much of Atlantic region officially suffering 'extreme drought,' Agriculture Canada confirms
CBC News: Much of Atlantic region officially suffering 'extreme drought,' Agriculture Canada confirms
Earthquakes
Earthquakes
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake latest: Hundreds trapped under rubble of Bangkok and Mandalay's collapsed buildings as earthquake death toll passes 1,600
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake latest: Hundreds trapped under rubble of Bangkok and Mandalay's collapsed buildings as earthquake death toll passes 1,600
Flooding
Flooding
Heatwaves
Heatwaves
Dozens dead as Canada heatwave shatters temperature records - BBC News
Dozens dead as Canada heatwave shatters temperature records - BBC News
Western Canada's heat wave is 'unprecedented.' Scientists say it will become more common with climate change
Western Canada's heat wave is 'unprecedented.' Scientists say it will become more common with climate change
Outdoor workers risk their lives during heatwaves. How many will die before politicians finally act?
Outdoor workers risk their lives during heatwaves. How many will die before politicians finally act?
Severe Storms
Severe Storms
Extreme heatwave may break records in Victoria as firefighters warn of bushfire risk in ‘very dry’ state
Extreme heatwave may break records in Victoria as firefighters warn of bushfire risk in ‘very dry’ state
At least 20 killed as US winter storm brings power outages and flight cancellations - live updates - BBC News
At least 20 killed as US winter storm brings power outages and flight cancellations - live updates - BBC News
CBC News: 'Generational' winter storm set to hit U.S. Here's why it's so significant — and dangerous
CBC News: 'Generational' winter storm set to hit U.S. Here's why it's so significant — and dangerous
CBC News: Typhoon Kalmaegi brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 190 in Philippines
CBC News: Typhoon Kalmaegi brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 190 in Philippines
Nearly 25,000 without power in Queensland and outages in Victoria after state’s wettest day in over a year
Nearly 25,000 without power in Queensland and outages in Victoria after state’s wettest day in over a year
[TheStandard]Astronaut captures Ragasa's massive eye from space, expresses concern for those on ground
[TheStandard]Astronaut captures Ragasa's massive eye from space, expresses concern for those on ground
Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong braces for impact after storm displaces thousands in Philippines - BBC News
Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong braces for impact after storm displaces thousands in Philippines - BBC News
CBC News: Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi lands after leaving 114 dead in Philippines
CBC News: Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi lands after leaving 114 dead in Philippines
Tsunamis
Tsunamis
'It sounded kind of crazy': How ripples in the high atmosphere warned scientists of a tsunami in real time
'It sounded kind of crazy': How ripples in the high atmosphere warned scientists of a tsunami in real time
Evacuations in Japan and US as major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warnings - BBC News
Evacuations in Japan and US as major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warnings - BBC News
CBC News : Tsunami watch issued for several parts of the B.C. coast after major earthquake near Russia
CBC News : Tsunami watch issued for several parts of the B.C. coast after major earthquake near Russia
Tsunami waves hit Hawaii as earthquake off Russia triggers evacuations across Pacific - live updates - BBC News
Tsunami waves hit Hawaii as earthquake off Russia triggers evacuations across Pacific - live updates - BBC News
Volcano
Volcano
Wildfires
Wildfires
CBC News : Number of active wildfires in B.C. doubles in 24 hours as thousands of lightning strikes recorded
CBC News : Number of active wildfires in B.C. doubles in 24 hours as thousands of lightning strikes recorded
CBC News : 400 properties ordered evacuated after wildfire partially closes Highway 97C in B.C.'s Okanagan region
CBC News : 400 properties ordered evacuated after wildfire partially closes Highway 97C in B.C.'s Okanagan region
CBC News : 400 properties ordered evacuated after wildfire partially closes Highway 97C in B.C.'s Okanagan region
CBC News : 400 properties ordered evacuated after wildfire partially closes Highway 97C in B.C.'s Okanagan region
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