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ABSTRACT: Climate change has multiple direct and indirect consequences for human health. Heat waves affect health directly and are projected to take an increasing toll in developed and underdeveloped nations. The 2003 summer heatwave in Europe -- an event, six standard deviations from the mean -- led to 21-35,000 excess deaths in five nations, extensive wildfires, crop failures, nuclear plant shutdowns and melted 10% of the Alpine glacial mass. This event and Hurricane Katrina in 2005 demonstrate that climate change and its impacts may be surprisingly non-linear. (54:47) Speaker: Paul Epstein
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During his fourth voyage Columbus was forced to take refuge in a cove off the shores of Hispaniola when he realized a hurricane was approaching. The leader of the country denied Columbus’ request to seek shelter on the island and so Columbus took his crew into a nearby bay for protection from the massive storm. In this video clip, learn more about Columbus’ last voyage and how he nearly escaped death on his trip. (3:20)
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As Puerto Rico deals with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which has left millions without power, some are wondering: Is Puerto Rico part of the U.S.? Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea, has been a territory of the United States since 1898, after the U.S. defeated Spain in the Spanish-American war. It's classified as an "unincorporated territory," meaning the island is controlled by the U.S. government but is separate from the mainland. (01:52)
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4 years after Hurricane Katrina, many buildings and streets in the city of New Orleans remain abandoned. From houses to basketball courts, see nature's devastating effects in this Life After People video. (1:58)
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April 18, 2012 at 04:14 PM
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Hurricane Florence could bring up to 13 feet or more of storm surge to the Carolina coast. What does that look like? We show you like nobody else can. (02:18)
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September 12, 2018 at 06:45 PM
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Highlights of this day in history: Four black girls killed in a church blast in Alabama; President George W. Bush vows massive rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina; Nazi Germany adopts Nuremberg laws; Agatha Christie and Oliver Stone were born. (Sept. 15th) (02:18)
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September 20, 2012 at 05:38 PM
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Common Ground planting bulrush in the wetlands outside of New Orleans. Planting bulrush helps stop soil erosion and wetlands loss. The wetlands are important barriers against hurricanes. (02:22)
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August 18, 2009 at 04:29 AM
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(05:40) We previously discussed how economic growth depends on the combination of ideas, human and physical capital, and good institutions. The fundamental factors, at least in the long run, are not dependent on inflation. The long-run aggregate supply curve, part of the AD-AS model we’ve been discussing, can show us an economy’s potential growth rate when all is going well.
The long-run aggregate supply curve is actually pretty simple: it’s a vertical line showing an economy’s potential growth rates. Combining the long-run aggregate supply curve with the aggregate demand curve can help us understand business fluctuations.
For example, while the U.S. economy grows at about 3% per year on average, it does tend to fluctuate quite a bit. What causes these fluctuations? One cause is “real shocks” that affect the fundamental factors of production. Droughts, changes to the oil supply, hurricanes, wars, technological changes, etc. can all have big and potentially far-reaching consequences.
Shocks are not all bad though! For instance, new technology can help boost economic growth. The key takeaway about real shocks is that economic growth, even in stable economies, is not smooth sailing.
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December 18, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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Topics Covered: • Forces • Extreme forces of nature • Tornado • Hurricane • Earthquake • Landslide • Lightening • Flood (07:24)
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July 15, 2019 at 01:41 PM
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Highlights of this day in history: Hurricane Camille hits Gulf Coast; President Clinton admits relationship with Monica Lewinsky; Gold found in Canada's Yukon; Robert Fulton's steamboat ride; Rudolf Hess dies; Actor Robert DeNiro born. (02:19)
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August 16, 2019 at 03:22 PM
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Highlights of this day in history: 'War of the Worlds' spooks Americans on Halloween Eve; A deadly mudslide hits Nicaragua after Hurricane Mitch; Muhammad Ali beats George Foreman in the 'Rumble in the Jungle'; Comedian Steve Allen dies. (01:35)
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October 17, 2017 at 03:26 PM
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After Katrina, people ask why would anyone establish a city in a place that is below sea level, floods nearly every year, is as hot and humid as any tropical jungle, subject to outbreaks of deadly disease and faces annihilation as the result of a direct hit from a hurricane? More to the point, why would anyone try to save it? (23:01)
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A University of Florida team is starting to gather real-time data on the impact of waves and rising water on bridges during hurricanes. Unlike studies that rely on tests in wave laboratories, this research will use data transmitted directly from bridges during actual storms. (04:09)
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Storm surge is often the deadliest part of a hurricane. Check out what it may look like with our IMR capabilities. (01:05)
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August 29, 2021 at 01:37 PM
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Hurricanes are some of the most powerful and destructive weather events on Earth. To help study these powerful storms, NASA is launching TROPICS (Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats), a collection of six small satellites designed to measure storm strength by detecting the thermal radiation naturally emitted by the oxygen and water vapor in the air. (01:47)
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One year before Hurricane Sandy, Jeff Masters from Weather Underground predicts 9 weather disasters that could strike the United States in the next 30 years. (18:24)
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Mardi Gras continues in New Orleans, a sign that the city is rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. (02:04)
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National Geographic explores the science behind lightning strikes. Lightning strikes during thunderstorms kill more Americans each year than either tornadoes or hurricanes. (02:39)
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