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Australian Bureau of Meteorology to tap into real-time data for national flood watch system

Image: Getty Images The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has approached the market seeking a flood intelligence modelling proof of concept to help emergency services make informed over the lifecycle of potential flood events. The agency said the short-term solution, which needs to be delivered by the 28 February 2022, must be able to provide seven-day […]

15 Steering Wheel Covers That Look and Feel like Winners

These days, steering wheels come in all kinds of materials and textures. As the person at the helm, perhaps you want a wheel that feels more ergonomic, comfortable, or sporty. If your vehicle’s steering wheel isn’t quite doing the trick, you’re in luck—aftermarket steering-wheel covers are easy to find. Once you measure and make sure […]

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A VPN, or virtual private network, is a must if you spend even the slightest amount of time on the internet — it protects the privacy and security of your web traffic, and more. While Surfshark VPN has made a name for itself for being affordable and price-driven, the service has proven to be one […]

What to Buy: 1990–97 Mazda MX-5 Miata

From the November 2021 issue of Car and Driver. The first-gen Mazda Miata—known as the NA to the cognoscenti—strikes an ideal balance between vintage feel and modern reliability, and collectors have taken notice. Light and eager, the Miata is blessed with near-perfect steering, a wrist-flick shifter, textbook handling, and an easy-to-drop top, all of which […]

U.S. Warns Climate Poses ‘Emerging Threat’ to Financial System

WASHINGTON — Climate change is an “emerging threat” to the stability of the U.S. financial system, top federal regulators warned in a report on Thursday, setting the stage for the Biden administration to take more aggressive regulatory action to prevent climate change from upending global markets and the economy. The report, produced by the Financial […]

Fossil Fuel Drilling Plans Undermine Climate Pledges, U.N. Report Warns

WASHINGTON — Even as world leaders vow to take stronger action on climate change, many countries are still planning to dramatically increase their production of oil, gas and coal in the decades ahead, potentially undermining those lofty pledges, according to a United Nations-backed report released Tuesday. The report looked at future mining and drilling plans […]