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Mitigating water-related natural disasters with new technology

Innovation News Network

Dr Hamid Mehmood, Senior Researcher at the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health, spoke to Innovation News Network about the development of a new flood mapping tool to mitigate water-related natural disasters. According to the World Meteorological […].

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Tesla Megapacks keep airport and US Coast Guard station powered during natural disasters

Electrek

A Tesla Megapack-powered microgrid in Northern California has helped keep an airport and US Coast Guard station, described as a lifeline for the region, powered during natural disasters. more… The post Tesla Megapacks keep airport and US Coast Guard station powered during natural disasters appeared first on Electrek.

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First off-grid solar-powered EV charger deployed in Puerto Rico in wake of rising natural disasters

Electrek

Puerto Rico is getting its first off-grid, 100% solar-powered EV chargers as the rising number of natural disasters pose a threat to the territory’s vulnerable grid. The post First off-grid solar-powered EV charger deployed in Puerto Rico in wake of rising natural disasters appeared first on Electrek.

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Rare type of earthquakes may be more common than previously thought

Innovation News Network

UCLA Geophysicists have discovered that supershear earthquakes account for around 14% of these natural disasters. The post Rare type of earthquakes may be more common than previously thought appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Nissan LEAF EVs will power evacuation centers in Japan when disaster strikes

Electrek

This week, Nissan Motor and Kotohira Town announced a new agreement to utilize electric vehicles, including the Nissan LEAF , as “driving storage batteries” to power evacuation centers in the event a natural disaster strikes Japan.

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Elon Musk explains why he is pro-nuclear energy

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Musk noted that unless locations are at risk of natural disasters, using nuclear power is a pretty good energy solution. . People shouldn’t be shutting down nuclear power stations, in my view unless they’re in a location that’s prone to natural disasters. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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SpaceX satellite deployment plan backed by U.S. appeals court

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Starlink, which provides internet services to its customers, is also helpful during disaster relief. Starlink has also helped with areas affected by hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. The news of the U.S. The service has kept Ukraine online after Russia took out its satellites.

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