Storm expected to bring flooding, high winds to some areas

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby are moving north, threatening to bring heavy rain. The worst of the storm is now forecast to go to the west of our region, but with Flood Warnings and a Tornado Watch, our region isn’t out of the woods yet. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and other […]

Aussie kids learn what to pack in an emergency and how to prepare emotionally for disaster

In short: As the frequency and severity of extreme weather events is increasing, so too is eco-anxiety, especially in young people.  The Pillowcase Project teaches kids how to prepare for natural emergencies. What’s next? Leading environmental psychologists recommend parents help their children to develop techniques to manage anxiety about climate change and extreme weather. In her regional Victorian classroom, teacher […]