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New Zealand minister decries climate crisis ‘lost decades’ in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle

James Shaw says country is entering ‘period of consequences’ for inaction over climate change as extreme weather wreaks havoc across the North IslandFull report: cyclone devastates North IslandCyclone Gabrielle batters New Zealand – in picturesTell us:…

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Flooding hampers rescue efforts as North Island residents told power could be out for weeks – as it happened

This blog is now closedFull report: cyclone devastates North IslandMinister delivers furious speech about ‘lost decades spent bickering’ over climate crisisCyclone Gabrielle batters New Zealand – in picturesTell us: have you been affected by Cyclone Ga…

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I couldn’t sleep. I cried at night. But I had to help the women devastated by the floods in Pakistan | Abida Channa

When the rains came last autumn, I was among the millions made homeless in Sindh province. Here is why – months later – I am still helping to patch up ruined livesRead more: Pakistan families still hungry and homeless months after the floodsThe floods …

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