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Torrential rains from trough systems in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in November 2016 resulted in landslides like this one, which swept one structure away and threatened nearby houses. Credit: Kenton X. Chance/IPS
Torrential rains from trough systems in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in November 2016 resulted in landslides like this one, which swept one structure away and threatened nearby houses. Credit: Kenton X. Chance/IPS

Caribbean awaits Trump moves on climate funding, Paris deal

by Kenton X. Chance KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, (IPS) — Caribbean leaders worry that with climate change sceptic Donald Trump in the White House, it will be more difficult for small…

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SVG is home to La Soufriere, an active volcano. Volcanic eruptions can cause tsunami. (iWN photo)
SVG is home to La Soufriere, an active volcano. Volcanic eruptions can cause tsunami. (iWN photo)

Scientists install more volcano equipment in St. Vincent

Scientists are set to learn more about volcanoes in the southern Lesser Antilles through recent installation of a temporary network of seismic instruments in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which…

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