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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Ontario's so-called salad bowl area could be flooded as Lake Simcoe water levels near historic highs | CBC News

The conservation authority listed the water level at 219.4 metres Friday, which is 31 centimetres higher than normal for this time of year. Higher than average water levels in Lake Simcoe are causing worry amongst farmers in Ontario's 'salad bowl' region, which is a major vegetable producer in the province.
Agriculture
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

California's wildlife bridge became a target for the right. Now it's eyeing the finish line

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California will open on December 2, providing safe passage for wildlife despite facing criticism and delays.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on toilets: public spaces need public conveniences | Editorial

Public toilet availability in England has decreased by 14% over the last decade, impacting social equality and hygiene.
fromState of the Planet
3 days ago

Why Climate Work Is Community Work

"The responders weren't just FEMA, it was people taking up direct collections for food, for clothing; it was a community response."
Online Community Development
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

A $40-million project will clean MacArthur Lake. Will it help fix the park?

A $40-million stormwater project at MacArthur Park aims to clean 9 million gallons of water annually and improve the park's appeal.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Water Line Rupture Leads to Flooding Inside Treasure Island Tunnel on Bay Bridge

A water main break caused flooding and temporary lane closures on the eastbound Bay Bridge inside the Treasure Island Tunnel.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

How Israel is destroying Lebanon's water infrastructure

Israel's strikes on crucial water infrastructure and near sites being repaired after prior damage have effectively turned access to water into a weapon, and that has become a pattern.
France politics
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

Climate crisis increasingly disrupts elections, threatening democracy, particularly in fragile systems across Africa and Asia.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

We made flying nearly collision-proof decades ago. Why are intersections still so dangerous?

The real problem is infrastructure, not vehicle safety. Roadways are open systems with infinite variables—weather, pedestrians, distracted drivers, and aging infrastructure. Communication between vehicles is minimal, and infrastructure is largely silent—and in that gap lies the potential for deadly collisions.
Alternative transportation
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Explore SF's Wastewater Cleaning Process: Free Tours (May-Oct)

Free tours of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant are available from May to October.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Man swept away in Wellington flood waters as New Zealand capital hammered by record heavy rain

Severe flooding in Wellington, New Zealand, has led to one man missing and numerous residents sharing survival stories after record rainfall.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Battery Park City Authority tells court it can't move forward with Lower Manhattan flood protection work without condo access | amNewYork

The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) took Cove Club Condominium to court last week, arguing that if a judge doesn't grant it access to the condo, it won't be able to install critical flood walls and underground drainage structures around Battery Park City that could help prevent Hurricane Sandy-esque damage in the future.
NYC politics
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest

Severe weather and tornadoes caused significant damage across the Upper Midwest, impacting homes and power supply, but no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.
#climate-change
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Environment

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago
Environment

Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Coastal Flooding in 2050 With Climate Scientist James Renwick

Coastal flooding due to climate change could increase by two feet in the next century without immediate radical action to reduce emissions.
Environment
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Lessons From New York's Deadly Winter

Cold weather highlights the dangers of climate change, disproportionately affecting the homeless and revealing the urgent need for effective policies.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Coastal Flooding in 2050 With Climate Scientist James Renwick

Coastal flooding due to climate change could increase by two feet in the next century without immediate radical action to reduce emissions.
#urban-ecology
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
4 days ago

From totally harsh to thriving marsh

The transformation of Pacheco Marsh from a scarred dumping ground into a pristine wetland represents a significant achievement in environmental restoration, showcasing the potential for nature to reclaim industrial sites.
Mission District
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Heavy rains, thunderstorms in Toronto could lead to overflowing rivers, pools of water: Environment Canada | CBC News

"The saturated ground has reduced ability to absorb further rainfall. Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas."
Canada news
#california
fromStreetsblog California
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Op/Ed: Oil Shocks Will Keep Coming. High-Speed Rail Can Boost Our Resilience. - Streetsblog California

California is advancing towards a sustainable economy with electric transportation to mitigate future energy shocks.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Rain upends trees, causes flooding in Bay Area: Here's a recap of Level 2 storm impact

Strong winds and heavy rain caused flooding and downed trees across the Bay Area, impacting events and prompting safety warnings.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 days ago

Emergency plans for the Colorado River buy time, not solutions - High Country News

Emergency measures were ordered to prevent Lake Powell's water levels from dropping too low, threatening water and power supplies in the Southwest.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Environment
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

No Solid Ground: Three Approaches to Building Below Sea Level in Rotterdam

Architects adapt foundations to environmental conditions, influencing building durability and design choices, especially in flood-prone areas like Rotterdam.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Environment
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

No Solid Ground: Three Approaches to Building Below Sea Level in Rotterdam

Architects adapt foundations to environmental conditions, influencing building durability and design choices, especially in flood-prone areas like Rotterdam.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind

Toilet flushing methods in the US and Europe differ significantly, impacting water conservation efforts amid increasing water scarcity concerns.
Environment
fromFortune
3 days ago

The world has entered a 'global water bankruptcy,' but markets are mispricing water as drought costs rise to $307 billion annually, analysts warn | Fortune

Global water resources are critically depleted, leading to economic risks that markets are failing to adequately address.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

New York City, New Orleans at greatest risk of extreme damage from floods, new analysis reveals

New York City and New Orleans face significant flood risks, with vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by climate change.
Environment
fromFortune
4 days ago

Officials will flush 50,000 toilets to flood a Utah lake in order to generate electricity | Fortune

Eastern Utah faces significant water releases to maintain electricity generation amid a severe drought affecting Lake Powell and surrounding areas.
#flooding
Design
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Building Light in a Flood Zone: Architecture for Seasonal Inundation

Flooding is a recurring condition that necessitates adaptable architecture and community organization rather than traditional resistance strategies.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Building Light in a Flood Zone: Architecture for Seasonal Inundation

Flooding is a recurring condition that necessitates adaptable architecture and community organization rather than traditional resistance strategies.
Environment
fromBig Think
4 days ago

The power grid is breaking. Can it fix itself?

A deliberate power outage affected 50,000 people in Colorado due to high winds, highlighting vulnerabilities in America's power grid.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Palisades reservoir that was empty during fire is dry again. Residents aren't happy about it

The Santa Ynez Reservoir is dry again, raising concerns about water availability for firefighting amid a $19.5-million cover replacement project.
Environment
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

On International Mother Earth Day: Urban Rewilding, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Ancestral Practices for Biodiversity

International Mother Earth Day promotes harmony with nature and raises awareness of biodiversity preservation amid climate change challenges.
fromDefector
1 month ago

Dam It All To Hell | Defector

Hoppers, like Pixar's pre-Disney films, is a delight. The beavers' world is immersive and richly realized, grounded in science but never dry. The plot zigs and zags between moments of absurdity and emotional heft to stirring effect; I cried multiple times, and not just because of the low-hanging fruit of grandma death.
Independent films
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
Madrid food
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Court rejects move to indict Valencia leader over floods

Valencia's High Court rejected an indictment against former regional president Carlos Mazon for mismanaging the 2024 floods that killed 230 people, finding insufficient evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The danger and value of water are in my blood': how rain fences are making Dutch homes more climate resilient

Rain fences are designed to store rainwater, reducing pressure on drainage systems during heavy downpours and preserving water for gardens during dry spells. This innovative approach is gaining attention in neighborhoods like Veldhoven, where residents are eager to learn about the costs and benefits of such installations.
Environment
#spring-flooding
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Mississauga monitoring flood risk after high levels of melting snow, rain | CBC News

Mississauga faces flooding risk from melting snow and rainfall due to heavy winter snowpack, multiple waterways, and drainage system limitations during spring thaw.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Mississauga monitoring flood risk after high levels of melting snow, rain | CBC News

Mississauga faces flooding risk from melting snow and rainfall due to heavy winter snowpack, multiple waterways, and drainage system limitations during spring thaw.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
2 weeks ago

Sinking Land Drives Hidden Flood Risk in One of the World's Most Populated Regions

Land subsidence on Java Island is significantly increasing flood risk, potentially accounting for 85% of sea level rise by 2050.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Flood the Zone

As the Class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce this summer, they-like last year's graduates and those already in the job market-are facing what economists now call a "low hire, low fire" economy. Whether this is driven by AI or other economic factors remains hotly debated, but the causes are beside the point for new grads looking for jobs postgraduation in an economy marked by a pullback in early-career hiring.
Higher education
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French flood alert system working at record pace, chief says

France faces nationwide, record-setting flood alerts as saturated soils and high soil moisture make rivers react quickly to even small amounts of rainfall.
World news
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Singapore warns residents to avoid Pioneer, Jurong East and Bukit Timah as flash floods hit the city - Silicon Canals

Flash floods in Singapore's Pioneer, Jurong East and Bukit Timah submerged roads and disrupted daily life due to intense rainfall and saturated ground.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Grid Protection in Severe Weather: What Security Leaders Need to Know

A major winter storm severely strained U.S. power systems, creating disruptions that cybercriminals exploited by targeting existing infrastructure weaknesses.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: The Storm Before the Calm Edition - Streetsblog New York City

City and property-owner snow-clearing failures left pedestrians, wheelchair users, cyclists, and homeless people marginalized and endangered during and after the storm.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Repairs carried out on water main after flooding

A large split in a 30-inch water main in north London flooded a road and cut water supply to properties, requiring 40 firefighters and overnight repair efforts by Thames Water.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

A series of deadly California storms continues to bring more rain, snow and danger

Showers moving into the region from the Central Coast should bring steady rain to Ventura and Los Angeles counties Thursday morning, with frosty temperatures pushing snow levels lower than normal, potentially impacting commuters along the Grapevine, according to the National Weather Service. "Steady precipitation will taper off to showers by late this afternoon and become confined to the mountains by late tonight," the weather service posted in a Thursday morning forecast.
California
Environment
fromNature
3 weeks ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

A bit of good news: It's possible to turn around a groundwater crisis

Groundwater recovery can mitigate subsidence but may also lead to flooding, structural issues, and chemical problems in various regions.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California will get $540 million for water projects, Trump administration announces

The largest share, $235 million, will be used to rehabilitate the Delta-Mendota Canal, which carries water to farmlands. An additional $200 million will help continue repairs on the Friant-Kern Canal, another key conduit for water in the valley. Sinking ground, an effect of heavy groundwater pumping, has damaged segments of the Friant-Kern Canal and reduced its capacity.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Making wastewater drinkable is a growing trend as water resources become more strained

Treated wastewater recycling for drinking water is becoming a viable solution in water-scarce regions, with Florida, Arizona, California, and Colorado now allowing direct potable reuse through regulated pilot programs.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Palo Alto's horizontal levee passes test, reduces flooding during storms

So, with this storm surge and the King tide event, it was a great opportunity for us to test this out. So, we came out here and we were able to further document and see how well it performed. So, we got to see that the king tide came up very close to where the pathway is behind you, and it did what it's supposed to do,
Environment
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

How to Design with the Rain: Architectural Strategies for Rainwater Collection across Climates

Architecture must shift from water disposal to active rainwater collection, storage, and reuse through climate-specific design strategies that address distinct precipitation patterns and regional environmental demands.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Concerned about your home flooding? Here's a driveway tweak that could help

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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

One in nine new homes in England built in areas of flood risk, study shows

Data published by the insurer Aviva reveals that of the 396,602 new homes recorded by the Ordnance Survey in England between 2022 and 2024, 43,937 are in areas of medium or high risk of flooding, while 26% of new homes have some risk of flooding.
Environment
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Sea levels may be up to 4.9 feet HIGHER than we thought

Sea levels could be up to 4.9 feet higher than previously estimated, putting 132 million more people at risk of flooding due to reliance on inaccurate geoid models in coastal threat assessments.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Further flooding expected today as rainfall warnings to come into effect at noon

A weather warning for heavy rain affects Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford from noon to 11:59pm Friday.
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