# natural disaster (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover natural disaster. Page: Feed: --- ## [What went right this week: the good news that matters](https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-34-of-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Gavin Haines · Positive News_ A ‘pivotal moment’ for cancer treatment, resurgent whales, and the city that made public transport free, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News . ## [The Changing Shape of Extreme Rain in the U.S.](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/08/20/the-changing-shape-of-extreme-rain-in-the-u-s/) _2026-08-20 · Guest · State of the Planet_ A recent study led by researchers at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory asks how and why the spatial footprint of extreme rainfall in the U.S. has changed since 1980. ## [Koster Demands World-Class Service at Ngurah Rai Airport](https://balidiscovery.com/koster-demands-world-class-service-at-ngurah-rai-airport/) _2026-08-20 · Bali Update Editorial Team · Bali Discovery_ Governor Leads Multi-Team and Multi-Year Task Force Dedicated to Making Bali's Airport a Top-Class Air Gateway. The post Koster Demands World-Class Service at Ngurah Rai Airport first appeared on Bali Discovery . ## [The mobile library bringing books to rural Syria](https://www.positive.news/society/the-mobile-library-bringing-books-to-rural-syria/) _2026-08-20 · Fern McErlane · Positive News_ A brightly painted bus is bringing books, puppets and art workshops to children who have grown up with war The post The mobile library bringing books to rural Syria appeared first on Positive News . ## [How to forge meaningful human connections – according to you](https://www.positive.news/society/how-do-you-forge-meaningful-human-connections/) _2026-08-19 · Positive News · Positive News_ We asked: how do you nurture meaningful human connections in a busy, disconnected world? This is what you said The post How to forge meaningful human connections – according to you appeared first on Positive News . ## [Can festivals leave the land better than they found it?](https://www.positive.news/environment/can-festivals-leave-the-land-better-than-they-found-it/) _2026-08-18 · Tom Pattinson · Positive News_ How music festivals are putting land restoration, community action and environmental change on the bill The post Can festivals leave the land better than they found it? appeared first on Positive News . ## [First 9 Months of 2026: Bali Foreign Tourist Tax Collection hits Rp235 billion.](https://balidiscovery.com/first-9-months-of-2026-bali-foreign-tourist-tax-collection-hits-rp235-billion/) _2026-08-17 · Bali Update Editorial Team · Bali Discovery_ Only 43% of Bali Visitors Pay the Rp. 150,000 Tourist Tax. Government Seeks Help from Airlines to Increase Tax Collection. The post First 9 Months of 2026: Bali Foreign Tourist Tax Collection hits Rp235 billion. first appeared on Bali Discovery . ## [Columbia Climate School Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Climate, Earth and Society Distinguished Fellows](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/08/17/columbia-climate-school-welcomes-inaugural-cohort-of-climate-earth-and-society-distinguished-fellows/) _2026-08-17 · Columbia Climate School · State of the Planet_ The new initiative is bringing five renowned experts and changemakers to campus this year. Their work spans climate science, public service, finance, entrepreneurship and the arts. ## [Activists Urge Plataran Ubud Resort Use Only Cage-Free Eggs](https://balidiscovery.com/activists-urge-plataran-ubud-to-use-only-cage-free-eggs/) _2026-08-17 · Bali Update Editorial Team · Bali Discovery_ Animal Welfare Activist Stage Peaceful Protests and Petitions to Compel Plataran Resort to Serve Only Cage-Free Eggs. The post Activists Urge Plataran Ubud Resort Use Only Cage-Free Eggs first appeared on Bali Discovery . ## [Climate School Students Analyze Extreme Heat Risk and Mitigation Efforts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/08/17/climate-school-students-analyze-extreme-heat-risk-and-mitigation-efforts-at-the-2026-fifa-world-cup/) _2026-08-17 · Guest · State of the Planet_ A Columbia Climate School student team examined extreme heat, poor air quality and emergency management at MetLife Stadium during the FIFA World Cup in New York/New Jersey. ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/t69GW6h0LLPj) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Maybank Marathon 2026, Bali, Saturday, 23 August 2026](https://balidiscovery.com/maybank-marathon-2026-bali-saturday-23-august-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Bali Update Editorial Team · Bali Discovery_ 15th Edition of Maybank Marathon Returns with 14,000 Runners from 46 Countries Expected to Convene in Bali. The post Maybank Marathon 2026, Bali, Saturday, 23 August 2026 first appeared on Bali Discovery . ## [‘We like breaking the rules’: the radical farm that yields results](https://www.positive.news/environment/black-tomatoes-and-white-aubergines-the-future-of-farming-is-quantum/) _2026-08-17 · Angela Garwood · Positive News_ An Italian farm that plays annoying sounds to pests and leans in to quantum physics is getting surprising results The post ‘We like breaking the rules’: the radical farm that yields results appeared first on Positive News . ## [NTT Declares Emergency Response Disaster Following Devastating Earthquakes](https://balidiscovery.com/ntt-declares-emergency-response-disaster-following-devastating-earthquakes/) _2026-08-17 · Bali Update Editorial Team · Bali Discovery_ NTT Governor Declares Flore-NTT Disaster Area Until 28 August 2026 to Expedite Emergency Assistance The post NTT Declares Emergency Response Disaster Following Devastating Earthquakes first appeared on Bali Discovery . ## [Kazakhstani Woman Tries to Smuggle 1 kg of Hashish Via Bali’s Airport.](https://balidiscovery.com/kazakhstani-woman-tries-to-smuggle-1-kg-of-hashish-via-balis-airport/) _2026-08-16 · Bali Update Editorial Team · Bali Discovery_ 25-year-old Kazakhstani Woman Arrested at Bali Airport Carrying One Kilogram of Hashish. The post Kazakhstani Woman Tries to Smuggle 1 kg of Hashish Via Bali’s Airport. first appeared on Bali Discovery . ## [Police Raid Banana Spa Bali, Alleged Hub for Same-Sex Prostitution.](https://balidiscovery.com/police-raid-banana-spa-bali-alleged-hub-for-same-sex-prostitution/) _2026-08-16 · Bali Update Editorial Team · Bali Discovery_ Bali Police Raid Banana Male Spa in Seminyak, Bali. 5 Therapists in Custody as Investigation of Male-to-Male Prostitution Continues The post Police Raid Banana Spa Bali, Alleged Hub for Same-Sex Prostitution. first appeared on Bali Discovery . ## [BREAKING NEWS: One Death Following Saturday, 15 August 2026, 7.7 Earthquake in Flores.](https://balidiscovery.com/breaking-news-one-death-following-saturday-15-august-2026-7-7-earthquake-in-flores/) _2026-08-15 · Bali Update Editorial Team · Bali Discovery_ Preliminary Reports of One Dead and Four Injured in Early Morning Earthquake on Flores Island. The post BREAKING NEWS: One Death Following Saturday, 15 August 2026, 7.7 Earthquake in Flores. first appeared on Bali Discovery . ## [You Asked: Is There a Community Prepared To Withstand a Wildfire?](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/08/14/you-asked-is-there-a-community-prepared-to-withstand-a-wildfire/) _2026-08-14 · Guest · State of the Planet_ A Palisades resident lost her home. Now she wants to know what model she and her neighbors should follow as they rebuild to be more climate resilient. ## [Questions Raised on the Acceptability of Israeli Citizens Living and Working in Bali.](https://balidiscovery.com/questions-raised-on-the-acceptability-of-israeli-citizens-living-and-working-in-bali/) _2026-08-14 · Bali Update Editorial Team · Bali Discovery_ How Israeli Citizens Manage to Work and Live in Bali. The post Questions Raised on the Acceptability of Israeli Citizens Living and Working in Bali. first appeared on Bali Discovery . ## [Bali as Major Destination for Weddings](https://balidiscovery.com/bali-as-major-destination-for-weddings/) _2026-08-14 · Bali Update Editorial Team · Bali Discovery_ Bali Wedding Organizers Handle at Least 2,500 to 3,000 Weddings Annually. The post Bali as Major Destination for Weddings first appeared on Bali Discovery . ## [What went right this week: promising news from the Amazon, plus more](https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-33-of-2026/) _2026-08-14 · Robin Eveleigh · Positive News_ Plummeting deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon, hurricane-predicting sharks and a courtroom reckoning on the cards for tech giants, plus more The post What went right this week: promising news from the Amazon, plus more appeared first on Positive News . ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hRddiVcOqA9h) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Columbia Climate School Welcomes Environmental Social Scientist Garrett Albistegui Adler](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/08/13/columbia-climate-school-welcomes-environmental-social-scientist-garrett-albistegui-adler/) _2026-08-13 · Columbia Climate School · State of the Planet_ Albistegui Adler is an interdisciplinary environmental social scientist whose research examines the political and social impacts of climate change and climate variability. ## [When Knowledge Travels: Translating Climate Awareness Into Action](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/08/13/when-knowledge-travels-translating-climate-awareness-into-action/) _2026-08-13 · Guest · State of the Planet_ A global partnership between the Columbia Climate School and UNICEF leaders is building climate knowledge and capacity to protect more than a billion children worldwide. ## [Bringing the thrill of live music to deaf audiences – with the help of air guitar](https://www.positive.news/society/bringing-the-thrill-of-live-music-to-deaf-audiences-with-the-help-of-air-guitar/) _2026-08-13 · Robin Eveleigh · Positive News_ Luke Holdsworth was born deaf and is now one of the UK’s most respected BSL interpreters at live concerts The post Bringing the thrill of live music to deaf audiences – with the help of air guitar appeared first on Positive News . ## [How Ethiopia Can Make COP32 the Summit That Actually Delivers](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/08/12/how-ethiopia-can-make-cop32-the-summit-that-actually-delivers/) _2026-08-12 · Guest · State of the Planet_ Lisa Sachs believes Ethiopia and the African Union can make the 2027 COP more effective by focusing on scalable plans for energy systems, finance reform, food security and nature restoration. ## [Back on track: Matt Haig on finding acceptance](https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/arts/regret-is-a-major-theme-of-my-work-matt-haig/) _2026-08-12 · Graeme Green · Positive News_ At 50 years old and with the release of his new book The Midnight Train, Matt Haig explains why acceptance has descended on him The post Back on track: Matt Haig on finding acceptance appeared first on Positive News . ## [Accounting for Compounding Climate Events in Emergency Management](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/08/11/accounting-for-compounding-climate-events-in-emergency-management/) _2026-08-11 · Guest · State of the Planet_ Climate researchers Marco Tedesco and David Sathuluri reflect on how a single week of heat, smoke and flooding exposed the vulnerability of NYC. ## [Three sports groups using movement to tackle isolation](https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/sport/three-sports-groups-using-movement-to-tackle-isolation/) _2026-08-11 · Tom Pattinson · Positive News_ These three groups are using sport and movement to create connection, purpose and community The post Three sports groups using movement to tackle isolation appeared first on Positive News . ## [Wiring the Spirit’s House](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/08/10/wiring-the-spirits-house/) _2026-08-10 · Francesco Fiondella · State of the Planet_ Lamont scientists Terry Plank and Einat Lev worked with partners in Chile to install a new suite of sensors on the summit of Villarrica, bringing real-time monitoring to one of Chile’s most active volcanoes. ## [How birdwatching has become an unexpected hit with Gen Z](https://www.positive.news/environment/conservation/birdwatching-takes-off-among-gen-z/) _2026-08-10 · Robin Eveleigh · Positive News_ A new wave of young birders is helping to turn one of Britain’s oldest pastimes into one of its fastest-growing hobbies The post How birdwatching has become an unexpected hit with Gen Z appeared first on Positive News . ## [Climate Finance Student Guy Ningabo Believes Better Impact Finance Can Transform Renewable Energy in Africa](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/08/07/climate-finance-student-guy-ningabo-believes-better-impact-finance-can-transform-renewable-energy-in-africa/) _2026-08-07 · Olga Rukovets · State of the Planet_ Born and raised in Burundi, East Africa, Ningabo is one of three recipients of the prestigious Stanley Park Climate Finance Scholarship for the M.S. in Climate Finance. He shares more about his journey and what keeps him motivated. ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aW78syWS4DI4) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Trump Signs New Executive Orders to Restrict Birthright Citizenship, Crack Down on Birth Tourism](https://www.businessleague.in/trump-signs-new-executive-orders-to-restrict-birthright-citizenship-crack-down-on-birth-tourism/) _2026-08-07 · Himanshi Srivastava · World - Business League_ The US President introduced two fresh executive orders targeting commercial birth tourism and expanding categories of people deemed ineligible for birthright citizenship, weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier directive. US President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship and cracking down on commercial birth tourism, renewing his… ## [Thailand School Shooting: Teen Allegedly Kills Grandparents, Five Teachers Before Taking Own Life](https://www.businessleague.in/thailand-school-shooting-teen-allegedly-kills-grandparents-five-teachers-before-taking-own-life/) _2026-08-07 · Himanshi Srivastava · World - Business League_ Authorities say the 14-year-old student first killed his grandparents before carrying out a deadly shooting at a school in Nonthaburi, leaving five teachers dead and prompting a nationwide investigation. A tragic school shooting in Thailand has left the country in shock after a 14-year-old student allegedly killed his grandparents before opening fire inside his school, \[…\] The post Thailand School… ## [Yan Yao Joins Columbia Climate School and Columbia Engineering to Advance Next-Generation Energy Storage](https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/08/06/yan-yao-joins-columbia-climate-school-and-columbia-engineering-to-advance-next-generation-energy-storage/) _2026-08-06 · Columbia Climate School · State of the Planet_ Yao's arrival advances the university's shared mission to develop innovative solutions at the intersection of energy, sustainability and the environment. ## [Sheikh Hasina Set for First Public Appearance Since Ouster, May Reveal Bangladesh Return Plans](https://www.businessleague.in/sheikh-hasina-set-for-first-public-appearance-since-ouster-may-reveal-bangladesh-return-plans/) _2026-08-03 · Himanshi Srivastava · World - Business League_ The former Bangladesh Prime Minister is expected to address an event in New Delhi this week, marking her first public appearance since leaving office in 2024. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to make her first public appearance since being ousted from office nearly two years ago. The event is scheduled to take \[…\] The post Sheikh Hasina Set for First Public Appearance… ## [New US Bill Proposes 3-Year Pause on H-1B Visas: What It Means for Indian Professionals](https://www.businessleague.in/new-us-bill-proposes-3-year-pause-on-h-1b-visas-what-it-means-for-indian-professionals/) _2026-07-29 · Himanshi Srivastava · World - Business League_ The proposed legislation seeks to halt new H-1B visas for three years, impose a $100,000 petition fee and introduce sweeping changes to the skilled worker visa program. A new bill introduced in the US Senate proposes significant changes to the H-1B visa program, including a three-year suspension on issuing new H-1B visas. If enacted, the \[…\] The post New US Bill Proposes 3-Year Pause on H-1B… ## [Over 100 Aftershocks Rock Japan After Deadly Earthquake Kills 13](https://www.businessleague.in/over-100-aftershocks-rock-japan-after-deadly-earthquake-kills-13/) _2026-07-29 · Himanshi Srivastava · World - Business League_ Rescue teams continue searching for survivors in Kumamoto as authorities warn of more strong aftershocks and thousands remain displaced. Japan’s southwestern Kyushu region has been shaken by more than 100 aftershocks following a powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, killing at least 13 people and leaving several others trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Also Read | How \[…\] The… ## [New US Bill Proposes Easier Green Card Path for Indian H-1B Visa Holders](https://www.businessleague.in/new-us-bill-proposes-easier-green-card-path-for-indian-h-1b-visa-holders/) _2026-07-29 · Himanshi Srivastava · World - Business League_ The proposed legislation would allow eligible immigrants who have lived in the US for at least seven years to apply for permanent residency, though its passage remains uncertain. A new immigration bill introduced in the US Senate could significantly benefit millions of long-term immigrants, including a large number of Indian H-1B visa holders, by creating \[…\] The post New US Bill Proposes Easier… ## [India Summons Ukraine’s Ambassador Over Black Sea Attacks That Killed Indian Seafarers](https://www.businessleague.in/india-summons-ukraines-ambassador-over-black-sea-attacks-that-killed-indian-seafarers/) _2026-07-27 · Himanshi Srivastava · World - Business League_ The Ministry of External Affairs expressed serious concern over attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea, while Ukraine extended condolences and attributed the growing maritime risks to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Also Read | Viral Trump Lookalike Buffalo Rescue: Saved From Eid Sacrifice India has summoned Ukraine‘s Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, following recent \[…\] The… ## [Trump Says Saudi Arabia Must Join Abraham Accords for US Nuclear Deal to Move Forward](https://www.businessleague.in/trump-says-saudi-arabia-must-join-abraham-accords-for-us-nuclear-deal-to-move-forward/) _2026-07-25 · Himanshi Srivastava · World - Business League_ The U.S. president said the proposed civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia will not proceed unless Riyadh normalizes relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords. President Donald Trump has said the United States will not move ahead with a proposed civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia unless the kingdom joins the Abraham Accords, making the \[…\] The post Trump Says Saudi Arabia Must… ## [Europe Wildfires Force Nearly 200,000 Evacuations as France and Spain Battle Massive Blazes](https://www.businessleague.in/europe-wildfires-force-nearly-200000-evacuations-as-france-and-spain-battle-massive-blazes/) _2026-07-25 · Himanshi Srivastava · World - Business League_ Authorities have declared emergencies and expanded evacuations as extreme heat, dry weather and strong winds continue to drive some of the largest wildfires seen in recent years. Wildfires sweeping across parts of France, Spain and Italy have displaced nearly 200,000 people, as firefighters struggle to contain rapidly spreading blazes fueled by intense heat, dry conditions \[…\] The post Europe… ## [Suicide Attack on Pakistan Security Post Kills 15, Including 12 Soldiers](https://www.businessleague.in/suicide-attack-on-pakistan-security-post-kills-15-including-12-soldiers/) _2026-07-24 · Himanshi Srivastava · World - Business League_ Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into an outer checkpoint wall in Tank district, triggering retaliatory strikes that killed 12 insurgents. ISLAMABAD — A vehicle-borne suicide attack targeted a joint military and police checkpost in northwest Pakistan overnight, killing 15 people—including 12 soldiers, two police officers, and a former forest department… ## [Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge](https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2026/03/18/both-sides-in-iran-war-ratchet-up-attacks-on-energy-facilities-as-oil-prices-surge/) _2026-03-18 · JON GAMBRELL, SAM METZ, JULIE WATSON, Associated Press · KSAT San Antonio_ Israel kept up its campaign of targeting Iran's leaders in an effort to weaken the country's ruling theocracy, killing its third top official in two days. ## [Real-time analytics system changes the game in Texas High School Football playoffs](https://www.ksat.com/sports/2025/12/11/real-time-analytics-system-changes-the-game-in-texas-high-school-football-playoffs/) _2025-12-11 · Mary Rominger, Adam B. Higgins · KSAT San Antonio_ One Texas-born former coach has revolutionized playcalling with an analytics system he developed. ## [Best places to shop on Black Friday](https://www.ksat.com/money/2024/11/20/best-places-to-shop-on-black-friday/) _2024-11-20 · David Ibañez · KSAT San Antonio_ A personal finance company recently conducted a survey to help consumers maximize their Black Friday savings. ## [Prepare for the unexpected: September is Family Preparedness Month](https://www.ksat.com/money/2024/09/12/prepare-for-the-unexpected-september-is-family-preparedness-month/) _2024-09-12 · Sarita Harbour · KSAT San Antonio_ September is Family Preparedness Month, encouraging families nationwide to plan for the unexpected. Being prepared can make all the difference, whether it’s a natural disaster, financial loss or a sudden medical diagnosis. Here are some basic plans to help you and your loved ones stay ready for anything.