This Japanese region is still recovering from a deadly earthquake. Now record rains have flooded its streets
25 Sep 2024
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Record rainfall has brought deadly flooding and landslides to a coastal region of Japan still recovering from a devastating New Year’s Day earthquake.
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For Indian women workers, a just transition means surviving climate impacts with dignity
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