civil defense
Coverage of civil defense in the Nexus archive.
- Venezuela shifts to clearing rubble and recovering bodies as rescue teams depart
Venezuela has transitioned to rubble clearance and body recovery after international rescue teams left following the June 24 twin earthquake. Local groups like volunteers, firefighters, and civil defense are now handling the efforts in La Guaira, where 2,954 deaths and over 16,500 injuries have been reported.
- Germany beefs up civil defense
Germany's government has announced a €10 billion investment to strengthen civil defense and emergency preparedness for its population. The country faces a significant backlog in civil defense infrastructure and capabilities that needs to be addressed.
- Germany news: 2030 climate goals in danger, experts warn
Germany's 2030 climate goals are at risk due to higher than planned CO2 emissions, according to experts. The government is also planning to increase civil defense measures while Chancellor Merz meets with Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev, who holds euroskeptic views.