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Euronews
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Euronews
Extreme weather behind 99.5% of disaster displacements last year
Cyclones, floods and other disasters forced people from their homes 45.8 million times last year, official figures show, nearly double the annual average over the past decade. Virtually all of these internal 'disaster displacements' were due to extreme weather events, which are being turbocharged by climate change. That's according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)'s latest global report, which also found that the number of people living in internal displacement at the end of 2024 exceeded 80 million for the first time. In total, 83.4 million people were forced to move within their own country due to conflict and violence, as well as increasing disasters. That's equivalent to the population of Germany, and more than twice as many as only six years ago. 'Internal displacement is where conflict, poverty and climate collide, hitting the most vulnerable the hardest,' says Alexandra Bilak, IDMC director. Sarah Rosengaertner, deputy managing director at the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM), described the latest figures as 'sad but not surprising.' 'It dovetails with the news that the world has reached, if not surpassed, the threshold of 1.5°C of average global warming,' she tells Euronews Green. 'Unfortunately, we can expect that rising temperatures will mean more disasters and further increases in disaster-related displacement in the coming years and decades.' IDMC, part of the Norwegian Refugee Council, counts each time a person is forced to move as an internal displacement. So the 45.8 million disaster displacement figure - the highest since its records began in 2008 - refers to evacuations, not individuals. The number of internally displaced peoples (IDPs) on 31 December is a separate statistic, capturing a snapshot in time in each country. Of last year's 83.4 million total, 9.8 million people were displaced by disasters; a 29 per cent increase on 2023 and more than double the number from just five years ago. Weather-related events - many intensified by climate change - were responsible for 99.5 per cent of disaster displacements during the year, IDMC's Global Report on Internal Displacement (GRID) reveals. Cyclones - such as hurricanes Helene and Milton that hit the US, and typhoon Yagi that struck numerous countries in East Asia - triggered 54 per cent of movements tied to disasters in 2024. Floods prompted another 42 per cent, with major events on every continent: from Chad to Brazil, Afghanistan to the Philippines and across Europe. Many disaster displacements were pre-emptive evacuations that saved lives in the US, the Philippines, Bangladesh and elsewhere. IDMC says this shows that displacement can be a positive coping mechanism in disaster-prone countries. The 11 million disaster displacements in the US were the most ever recorded for a single country, it notes. Although climate-fuelled disasters are getting worse, 90 per cent of people internally displaced by the end of 2024 (73.5 million) had fled conflict and violence. In Sudan, the devastating civil war led to 11.6 million IDPs - the most ever for one country. Nearly the entire population of Gaza remained displaced at the end of the year - with some forced to flee from Israel's bombardment up to 10 times or more. The number of countries reporting both conflict and disaster displacement has tripled since 2009. More than three-quarters of people internally displaced by conflict and violence by the close of 2024 were living in countries with high or very high vulnerability to climate change, according to analysis of data from IDMC and the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative. 'Climate change increases the risk of being displaced and amplifies the vulnerabilities of displaced people, especially in places already affected by conflict and violence. When disasters strike in conflict settings, the risks multiply,' explains Vicente Anzellini, IDMC global and regional analysis manager. 'This convergence makes crises more complex, prolongs displacement, and sets back efforts to find durable solutions. Ignoring these overlapping risks puts people at risk of long-term displacement.' Resolving disaster displacement requires both immediate responses and long-term planning, Anzellini tells Euronews Green. People need humanitarian aid, but also investment in climate adaptation and mitigation - without which the number of displaced people will continue rising. 'There is not a single solution,' says Rosengaertner. 'We need an alliance of political leaders, technocrats, entrepreneurs and community leaders to advance a combination of actions that both protect people's right to stay and enable movement in dignity.' First and foremost, this means cutting greenhouse gas emissions that are fuelling extreme weather events. The GCCM, which is backed by UN agencies, highlights four other steps: Urban areas will often be at the forefront of responding to displaced persons' needs, Rosengaertner adds, and so must be prepared to provide safety and opportunity. Internal displacement 'uproots lives', in Anzellini's words. It is a clear form of 'loss and damage' - a new category of climate finance which countries agreed to deliver at the UN climate summit in 2022. But, he says, 'while progress and commitments have been made, current funding is far below what is needed and often fails to account for the true costs of displacement.' The increasing recognition that more funding should be allocated for adaptation and loss and damage does not mean that the necessary funds are being made available, says Rosengaertner. Or that they come in the form that recipient countries deem fair. 'Displacement risk and displaced populations are not necessarily at the top of priorities (yet) when governments seek funding for adaptation and L&D,' she adds. Priorities are likely to get more competitive, as wealthy countries have been cutting their humanitarian aid budgets recently. As well as directly impacting displaced people, 'these cuts also affect a lot of the data sources and systems that we rely on to monitor and understand internal displacement,' explains Anzellini. It's too early to tell the full extent of these impacts, though, and lack of data will inevitably make it harder for organisations to plan responses. 'Cuts to humanitarian and development aid are already costing lives and will make many communities more vulnerable to the impacts of extreme weather and disasters,' Rosengaertner warns. 'At a time when many people are looking for order, these cuts are a recipe for further destabilising already vulnerable populations and societies.' However, she says, there could be space for 'rethinking' development aid and climate finance. If rich countries were to compensate for the cuts by improving conditions for trade and labour mobility, for example, or engaging in technology transfer, 'maybe the net outcome of aid cuts could be positive.' 'What is critical,' she concludes, 'is that more resources reach countries and communities in need and create skills, opportunities and climate resilience locally.'
Boston Globe
01-04-2025
- Health
- Boston Globe
The road to zero: Rhode Island's 40-year journey through the HIV/AIDS crisis isn't over
Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up Despite Rhode Island's proximity to larger cities like Boston and New York, the first confirmed cases of AIDS did not arrive here until 1983. As numbers climbed, so did the anxiety. Calls to the Rhode Island Department of Health surged as residents demanded answers. But at the time, even doctors and public health officials had little understanding of the disease, leaving communities desperate for information and resources. Advertisement Initially called 'Gay Related Immune Deficiency' or 'GRID,' many believed this to be an issue only for gay people. Misinformation thrived, fueled by fear and prejudice. The early association of AIDS with intravenous drug use and homosexuality led many to distance themselves from the crisis, creating a culture where simply talking about AIDS was seen as incriminating. For those living with or at risk of contracting the virus, this silence was deadly. Without widespread education and awareness, Rhode Islanders lacked the knowledge to protect themselves or seek testing and care. Advertisement Meanwhile, the epidemic escalated across the country. By 1989, AIDS had become the second leading cause of death among men aged 25 to 44 in the United States. By 1990, more than 100,000 Americans had died from complications related to AIDS. Those affected faced profound discrimination, with Related : The past four decades have seen remarkable progress. The introduction of antiretroviral therapy in the mid-1990s transformed HIV from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition. Today, 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV, and annual new infections have dropped to about 31,800. Pre-exposure prophylaxis – or 'PrEP' – has provided an additional layer of protection, offering near-total prevention when taken consistently. Advertisement Despite these advancements, the fight is far from over. In Rhode Island, 2,796 people are living with HIV. When we consider those living with HIV or not yet diagnosed, that number climbs to over 3,000. Disparities in care also persist. Black, Latino, and LGBTQ+ communities continue to experience higher rates of We have the tools to bring new infections to zero. We know how to prevent the spread of HIV, and we know how to ensure that those living with the virus receive the care they need to lead full, healthy lives. But knowledge alone is not enough. Continued funding is critical to expanding awareness, improving access to prevention, and ensuring that every person — regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status — has the resources to live without the burden of stigma and fear. The next phase of this fight isn't just about treatment — it's about elimination. If we commit the necessary resources now, we can write the final chapter in the history of HIV. David Martins is the director of AIDS Project Rhode Island in Providence.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CACI and the United States Military Academy Enter Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to Advance Electronic Warfare Technologies
RESTON, Va., March 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has entered into a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point to collaboratively advance electronic warfare (EW) technologies to support future U.S. Army missions. "This groundbreaking agreement provides the Academy with exclusive access to CACI's advanced EW technology stacks, offering valuable insights that can propel the Army's capabilities into the future of digital signals processing," said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. "CACI continues to adapt to the dynamic and growing EW threat landscape, as it has for more than two decades. Both CACI and the Army will reap significant benefits as we work together to continue to evolve this critical mission area." CACI, a leading signals intelligence (SIGINT) and EW technology provider to the Army and other government customers, has the largest signals threat coverage in the world and is unrivaled in collecting and countering more than 1,000 unique global signals today. CACI has designed and deployed this technology globally across more than 2,000 EW systems providing customers with the necessary capabilities to dominate the Electromagnetic Spectrum and maintain significant battlefield advantage in this critical warfighting domain. As software-defined radios are becoming more prevalent in technology, the ability to create new waveforms will continue to rise. The Army must be able to rapidly detect and counter these waveforms from adversaries in real time to protect systems or attack adversary systems in the future. The first project under this CRADA will focus on extending the applicability of the GRID technology stack as developed for the Program Executive Office – Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S). GRID, or GPU Radiofrequency IQ Dataplane, is a cutting-edge technology used by the Army for EW systems, enhancing real-time signal processing, threat detection, and electromagnetic spectrum dominance on the battlefield. The Academy will bridge theory and practice by validating GRID data processing outside of a research lab and in the field. Cadets will test GRID firsthand by building Radio Frequency blocks to showcase its performance while also developing a modular framework and methods for extending GRID to support future waveforms. This hands-on experience will reinforce technical expertise in software-defined radio and EW applications and help shape the evolution of GRID for emerging operational needs. By showcasing its innovations and capabilities, CACI aims to strengthen the pipeline of future SIGINT and EW operators while also improving relationships with future customers and partners to support ongoing national security mission objectives, while West Point provides input as a leader in military innovation and education. Through this effort, CACI, working jointly with the USMA, will continue to drive innovation, expand technical impact, and deliver mission-critical solutions to support national defense. About CACIAt CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and differentiated technology to meet our customers' greatest challenges in national security. We are a company of good character, relentless innovation, and long-standing excellence. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. CACI is a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts, and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof. View source version on Contacts Corporate Communications and Media: Lorraine CorcoranExecutive Vice President, Corporate Communications(703) 434-4165, Investor Relations: George PriceSenior Vice President, Investor Relations(703) 841-7818, Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
13-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Bitsgap Expands Backtesting Capabilities and Reports $3.7M Investment in LOOP Bot
03/13/2025, Tallinn, Estonia // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Bitsgap, the leading all-in-one trading automation platform, is excited to announce two major updates that enhance user experience and trading opportunities. The company is expanding its backtesting capabilities, extending the historical data range by an additional year. Bitsgap's LOOP Bot, a unique position trading bot known for its ability to earn in two currencies simultaneously, has witnessed explosive growth as clients have invested over $3.7 million in the last month. This surge in adoption has also driven a substantial rise in overall trading volume on the platform, showcasing growing trader confidence in automated strategies. 'The remarkable growth in LOOP Bot usage highlights the demand for intelligent, automated trading solutions that adapt to market volatility. We are thrilled to see our users leveraging LOOP Bot to maximize their trading potential,' added Sergey Gustun, Tech Product Owner at Bitsgap. Understanding market trends and testing strategies with historical data is crucial for traders looking to maximize profits. Bitsgap also is expanding its backtesting range, providing users access to an additional year of historical market data. This enhancement empowers traders with deeper insights and a more comprehensive analysis of their trading strategies before deployment. 'We are constantly improving our tools to help traders make informed decisions. Extending the backtesting range by another year gives users a broader perspective in evaluating their strategies, ' said Max Kalmykov, CEO at Bitsgap. With these developments, Bitsgap continues to solidify its position as a leading trading automation platform, empowering traders with cutting-edge tools to optimize their strategies and capitalize on market opportunities. Founded in 2016, Bitsgap has grown into one of the leading crypto aggregators, connecting with over 15 exchanges and serving a community of 600,000+ traders. Bitsgap offers a cloud-based, automated crypto trading platform equipped with a comprehensive suite of manual and automated trading tools, including smart orders, trading bots, and portfolio and risk management features. The company takes particular pride in its trading bots—DCA, GRID, and LOOP—which have delivered impressive returns in the crypto market. Media Contact
