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#tornadoes
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms and tornadoes lash US midwest

Severe thunderstorms caused 25 deaths in the U.S. this week, with flooding also wreaking havoc in Australia and France.
#drought
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's a critical time': European farmers struggle through driest spring in a century

Farmers in north-western Europe, already in drought conditions, are facing unprecedented challenges in crop yield and long-term sustainability this spring.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's a critical time': European farmers struggle through driest spring in a century

Farmers in north-western Europe, already in drought conditions, are facing unprecedented challenges in crop yield and long-term sustainability this spring.
#global-warming
fromAeon
2 weeks ago
philosophy

A stunning visualisation explores the intricate circulatory system of our oceans | Aeon Videos

fromAeon
2 weeks ago
philosophy

A stunning visualisation explores the intricate circulatory system of our oceans | Aeon Videos

#flooding
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Residents in northwest Toronto neighbourhood brace for flooding as warmer weather melts snow | CBC News

Residents in northwest Toronto's Rockcliffe-Smythe neighborhood are concerned about potential flooding from melting snow as temperatures rise.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Residents in northwest Toronto neighbourhood brace for flooding as warmer weather melts snow | CBC News

Residents in northwest Toronto's Rockcliffe-Smythe neighborhood are concerned about potential flooding from melting snow as temperatures rise.
fromAeon
1 month ago

Why a single tree, uprooted in a typhoon, means so much to one man in Hanoi | Aeon Videos

In the wake of Typhoon Yagi's destruction, the documentary "Banyan Tree" explores the emotional significance of a banyan tree, rooted deeply in Vietnam’s historical context.
philosophy
Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Will SCOTUS Let Agencies Skip Climate Analysis When Approving Major Projects?

A Supreme Court decision may weaken the environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'It's hard to imagine how narrowly we avoided it' - how luck of timing saved cities and airport from catastrophe here during Storm Eowyn

"It is hard to imagine how narrowly we avoided unprecedented storm surge flooding and an inundation," Dr Indiana Olbert, from the School of Engineering at University of Galway's College of Science and Engineering, said.
OMG science
#insurance-issues
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Miami Marlins

Hurricane Milton Decimated Florida Homes and Caused $34 Billion in Damage-6 Months Later, Residents Are Still Picking Up the Pieces

fromsfist.com
4 months ago
San Francisco

Crocker-Amazon and Daly City Border Deemed the Only 'High' Fire Risk Areas in San Francisco

Miami Marlins
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hurricane Milton Decimated Florida Homes and Caused $34 Billion in Damage-6 Months Later, Residents Are Still Picking Up the Pieces

Hurricane Milton significantly affected Florida, causing $34.3 billion in damage and exposing vulnerabilities in the state's insurance market.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Crocker-Amazon and Daly City Border Deemed the Only 'High' Fire Risk Areas in San Francisco

San Francisco has specific areas identified as moderate to high risk for wildfires, despite its overall perception of immunity.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

US coffee drinkers can expect rising prices as perfect storm of factors impact global supply chains

Rising prices of coffee due to global supply chain issues, increased demand, and crop challenges.
London startup
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Elbow Beach secures 75.2M in first close of Climate Impact Fund 2

Elbow Beach launched an £80M Climate Impact Fund aimed at investing in early-stage clean technology startups in the UK.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Hailstorms are the new hurricanes when it comes to insurance

"In 2024, CoreLogic estimated that damaging hail fell on more than 567,000 single- and multi-family homes in the contiguous U.S., with a combined approximate reconstruction cost value (RCV) of $160 billion."
LA real estate
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Heat can age you as much as smoking, a new study finds

Prolonged heat exposure can accelerate aging at a molecular level, comparable to smoking and drinking.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Exclusive: Cambium is building an AI that helps turn waste wood into usable lumber | TechCrunch

Cambium aims to reduce wasted wood by connecting services and using software for better supply chain coordination.
#atmospheric-river
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river but what is it?

California is facing a powerful storm system expected to cause flash flooding and power outages this week, classified as a bomb cyclone.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river but what is it?

California is facing a powerful storm system expected to cause flash flooding and power outages this week, classified as a bomb cyclone.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Guardian view on Labour's growth plan: a long list but a shallow argument | Editorial

The political argument needed more development, particularly on the carbon impact of infrastructure projects and how this relates to broader climate goals.
UK politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

L.A. police are grappling with a new challenge: fire duty

As the PAL fire raged, LAPD officers, usually focused on urban crime response, have taken on crucial roles in crisis management and community support, highlighting the need for adaptive policing strategies.
Los Angeles
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Warning of deaths from icy blast as Age UK slates winter benefit cut

The impending cold snap poses serious risks for the elderly in the UK, exacerbated by limited government winter fuel support.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Weather tracker: Giant waves bring rare surfing event to Hawaii

The Eddie, a rare big-wave surfing competition in Hawaii, was successfully held due to giant waves reaching 30ft, occurring for just the 11th time in 40 years.
Miscellaneous
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

This winter, there are no blessings and no goodness in Gaza

Winter has transformed from a season of joy and blessing into one of suffering for two million Palestinians in Gaza.
The rains that once nurtured crops and brought hope are now feared for their potential to cause devastation.
fromKqed
5 months ago

Here's What Happened When Scientists Tested the Air With My Gas Stove On | KQED

The updates surrounding gas stoves and their health risks have sparked significant discussion, with recent studies attributing roughly 13% of childhood asthma cases in the U.S. to these appliances.
Science
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Opinion | How to Keep Your Own Soul Safe in the Dark

This year, the first killing freeze finally came on Nov. 30, our latest first freeze in history. My indoor plants have become outdoor plants for all but four months of the year.
Digital life
California
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com
6 months ago

California Insurance Commissioner takes step to increase insurance availability in wildfire-distressed areas

California's new wildfire modeling regulation aims to improve insurance availability for high-risk areas.
The regulation seeks to stabilize the insurance market and hold companies accountable.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Hurricane Milton isn't the end of our destructive storm season. There's likely more to come.

More hurricanes are expected this season, with experts anticipating an active October.
Conditions have improved for tropical storm formation due to shifting weather patterns.
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