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As Climate Disasters Increase, Official Responses Like FEMA to Helene Come Up Short

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As Climate Disasters Increase, Official Responses Like FEMA to Helene Come Up Short

We’ve repeatedly chronicled increasingly visible and consequential examples of failures in organizational capabilities. The degree of institutional brain rot has become disconcertingly visible in recent years, particularly among top national officials and international institutions (we’re looking at you, Ursula). These shortcomings are set to become a critical lapse as climate change related disasters become more … Read more

Pollution level in Pakistan megacity hits new high, says official

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Pollution level in Pakistan megacity hits new high, says official

Air pollution in Pakistan’s second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday, with an official calling it a record high. Air pollution in Pakistan’s second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday, with an official calling it a record high for the smog-choked mega city. For days, the city of 14 million people has been enveloped by … Read more

Hamas official says it is not going to be part of ceasefire talks

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EPA Mediators say a deal to finish the devastating 10-month warfare in Gaza is “on the desk”. A senior Hamas official instructed the BBC that it’s going to not participate in closed-door talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage launch deal which might be set to renew in Doha on Thursday. The Palestinian Authority needs … Read more