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The Ukrainians Aiding Turkey's Earthquake Response - Emre Caylak / DER SPIEGEL

Zelenskyy's Heroes The Ukrainians Aiding Turkey's Earthquake Response

Rescue workers from Ukraine have been working nonstop since the Russian invasion to save civilians from the ruins of their buildings. After the earthquake in Turkey, though, some of them took a break from the war to help out in the disaster zone. By Özlem Gezer, Timofey Neshitov und Emre Caylak (Photos) in Antakya, Turkey

"Where Is the Government?" The Earthquake in Turkey and the Question of Guilt

After Monday's devastating natural disaster, people in Turkey are living in tents and the mayor of one city is running his office out of a van. Hundreds of thousands of people are just trying to cope. Meanwhile, President Erdoğan is facing critical questions as a result of the massive crisis. By Şebnem Arsu und Maximilian Popp in Hatay, Turkey

Weather Disaster in Austria Finger Pointing After Severe Flooding in Small Town

A bitter dispute has erupted in Austria following recent flooding. Did environmentalists hinder the implementation of effective flood-control measures? The debate is a preview of similar arguments that could soon be seen in Germany. By Jan Petter in Hallein, Austria

Siberian Smokejumpers Climate Change Creates New Challenges for Russian Firefighters

Russia's president once declared that climate change is caused by "invisible changes in the galaxy." Now, large parts of Yakutia in Siberia are on fire. The permafrost is threatened and the government response has been inadequate. By Christian Esch in Yakutsk

Germany’s New Climate Reality A Country Races to Prepare for the Unavoidable

Floods, storms, forest fires – events that used to be extreme have become the new normal. Now German officials are building dikes, underground storage tanks and green roofs to avert disaster. Will it be enough?

The End of Safety Germany Must Learn To Live with Uncertainty A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Christiane Hoffmann

Last week’s flooding in Germany showed that our illusion of safety has been shattered. But how do you prepare for the unimaginable? Climate change is forcing Germany to learn.

Left To Their Own Defenses Catastrophic Flooding Spotlights Germany’s Poor Disaster Preparedness

The recent floods in western Germany show how poorly prepared the federal and state governments are for major natural events. The country’s efforts at disaster management have been highly convoluted, but pressure is growing following last week’s flooding catastrophe.

Did Climate Change Cause This? Flood Disaster Could Become a Major Issue in German Election

This week's devastating floods in western Germany could very well bring climate change to the forefront of the country's national election. A similar weather disaster in 2002 tipped the ballots.

Fire Historian on the West Coast Wildfires “California Is Built To Burn"

In an interview, Stephen Pyne, a fire historian and emeritus professor at Arizona State University, discusses the wildfires in California and steps that can be taken to help prevent them in the future. Interview Conducted By Hilmar Schmundt

Great Melt A New Effort to Understand the Warming Arctic

Nowhere is the globe warming as fast as in the Arctic, where ice is rapidly disappearing. Now, researchers have embarked on the biggest polar expedition of all time, with the goal of untangling the complex dynamics at play. Von Johann Grolle

Our Changing Climate The True Global Warming Hot Spots

Climate change is often blamed for environmental problems and natural events, but not always correctly. There are, however, places in the world where global warming is having an effect, as our interactive map shows. Von Axel Bojanowski

Tragedy and Destruction Italian Quake Is a Test for Goverment in Rome

This week's devastating earthquake in Italy, with more than 260 deaths, will be a leadership test for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. The state's failures after the 2009 catastrophe in L'Aquila have not been forgotten. Von Fiona Ehlers und Walter Mayr

World Risk Index The Human Factor in Natural Disasters

How vulnerable is your country to natural disasters? The 2016 World Risk Index is now out and it shows that infrastructure is a key factor in the ability to withstand events like hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis. Von Axel Bojanowski

Unprepared Government Failings Intensify Haiyan Aid Disaster

Typhoon Haiyan has left entire regions all but inaccessible in the Philippines, while the ensuing chaos has hampered the efforts of relief workers. A country hit by about 10 typhoons a year ought to be better prepared. Von Katrin Kuntz, Jonathan Stock und Bernhard Zand

Philippine Typhoon Germany and Other Nations Pledge Aid

A powerful typhoon devastated parts of the Philippines Friday, killing an estimated 10,000 and leaving stunned survivors searching for food and aid. The catastrophe has "shocked" the German government, which is offering assistance to the region.

Battling the Floods Ships Sunk to Plug Massive Dike Breach

Three large barges were sunk over the weekend in a desperate effort to plug a massive breach in an Elbe River dike just east of Berlin. The operation became necessary due to continued flooding of several villages behind the break. It appears to have been successful.

Flood Relief Berlin Pledges Eight Billion Euros for Cleanup

Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday announced that 8 billion euros would be made available to assist victims of this month's disastrous flooding. With parts of northern Germany still under water, the true extent of damages are still unknown.

Cleanup Costs Germany Estimates Billions in Flood Damage

As historic flooding continues to surge through Germany, one unofficial estimate has already placed possible damage at 12 billion euros. Some organizations are complaining that donations are down compared to the disastrous floods of 2002.

Disaster 2.0 Germans Turn to Facebook for Flood Relief

Devastating floods in Germany have revealed shortcomings in the country's disaster alert system, prompting many to get their information from social networks. Facebook and Twitter have proven useful in relief efforts, but they are still vulnerable to misinformation. Von SPIEGEL Staff

'Letting Us Drown' Flood Rushes North, Leaving Angry Residents Behind

Continued flooding in Germany devastated parts of the eastern city of Magdeburg over the weekend, where some residents feel let down by authorities. Downriver, others towns are bracing for the surge. Von Anna-Lena Abbott

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