Blackout in Cuba Leaves 10 million Without Electricity
On the evening of Oct. 18, the island of Cuba experienced a blackout, leaving 10 million residents without power.
“Zombie” Storm Hurricane John Demonstrates Potential Climate Change Impacts as it Continues to Ravage Mexico
The death toll in Mexico from Hurricane John continues to rise. Initially labeled a Category Three storm, John made landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast on Monday, Sept. 23 at approximately 9:15 pm CST.
Earthquakes Again Strike Nepal, Sounding Fears of Future Destruction
On Friday, Nov. 3, a powerful earthquake struck Nepal, a small landlocked nation that lies along the south of the Himalayas. The earthquake is to have caused 150 casualties plus hundreds of injuries, with the possibility that these numbers may rise as aftershocks continue to rumble through the region.
Earthquake in Turkey and Syria Inspires Activism at NYU
Speaking at the Turkish Cultural Association’s vigil, NYU Professor Ayse Baltacioglu-Brammer said, “Your friends, your colleagues from Turkey, from Syria, they are not well.”
Indian Army Returns After Providing Relief In Turkey
After providing extensive services and aid to Turkey after an earthquake struck the area, the Indian Army’s medical team is returning back home.
