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Hurricane Irene and the Nonprofit Social Media Storm

NTEN

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

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DoorDash launches $1 million disaster relief fund for restaurants

The Verge

Restaurants affected by Hurricane Ida in August and the ongoing California wildfires are eligible to apply, the company said. It will allow restaurants to track live orders and get real-time data about sales and operations. DoorDash’s latest announcement in support of restaurants comes at a somewhat awkward time.

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Cool App Roundup: Fundraising Edition

Tech Soup

Razoo (iOS) helps you keep track of each donation, track your fundraising progress and thank people when they donate. It also uses the iPhone's notification system to alert you when you have a new donation. You can search for new loans or track your donation via your phone. Mobile Fundraising Tools.

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. First, no trains, buses, or planes moved to or from New York City.

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This is what your life will be like when the world hits a dangerous climate tipping point

Fast Company Tech

The answer will be determined largely by how quickly we can wean ourselves off fossil fuels, and with greenhouse gas emissions still rising and to new highs this remains uncertain. Right now they say were on track for about 2.7 Thanks to the urban heat island effect, cities will be especially hot. will become more common.

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The U.S. military’s climate change concerns date back to the Cold War

Fast Company Tech

The rampaging insect menaces Americas Arctic military outposts , part of a critical line of national defense , before heading south and meeting its end in New York City. feet in the last century, and its on track to rise that much again by 2050 as glaciers around the world melt and warming ocean water expands.

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