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Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The National Hurricane Center's new forecast cone will warn more people if they're in the path of a storm. What you need to know

NOAA's National Hurricane Center is redesigning its cone graphic for 2026 to enhance storm preparedness across the continental U.S., Hawaii, and territories.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The National Hurricane Center's new forecast cone will warn more people if they're in the path of a storm. What you need to know

NOAA's National Hurricane Center is redesigning its cone graphic for 2026 to enhance storm preparedness across the continental U.S., Hawaii, and territories.
fromwww.theguardian.com
49 minutes ago

Texas tornado kills at least one person as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia

Officials from Wise county in Texas confirmed one fatality due to the tornado, with six individuals treated for storm-related injuries. Significant damage occurred across multiple neighborhoods.
East Bay (California)
SF politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump's hatred for 'windmills' threatens Republicans in coastal Virginia who now face more political peril after the state's redistricting vote | Fortune

America's energy policy should prioritize facts and fiscal responsibility over ideology and politics.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 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.
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Wildfires in Florida after dry winter and spring lead to drought across US

The US faces severe drought and wildfires, particularly in Florida and Georgia, while northern India anticipates extreme heat and heatwave alerts.
#climate-resilience
#new-york-city
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

How NYC Is Scaling Its Climate Agenda

New York City is expanding climate investments in public housing while green infrastructure projects remain unfinished and concentrated in Brooklyn.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

When a Cloud Region Fails: Rethinking High Availability in a Geopolitically Unstable World

Cloud regions are influenced by geopolitical events, necessitating multi-region strategies for resilience against disruptions.
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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Mud-rich coastline made 2011 Japan tsunami far more destructive, study finds

Mud-rich coastlines significantly increase tsunami destruction, leading to higher fatalities and injuries than previously understood.
fromwww.amny.com
5 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
#climate-change
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new interactive map shows which NYC blocks are most vulnerable to flooding

Climate change threatens New York City with flooding, as over one-fifth of the city is identified as vulnerable 'Blue Zones'.
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
fromCity Limits
1 day 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
fromJezebel
3 days ago

The 'Age of Electricity' Brings Good Climate Change News for Once

The world is entering the Age of Electricity, with significant advancements in renewable energy despite ongoing climate challenges.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new interactive map shows which NYC blocks are most vulnerable to flooding

Climate change threatens New York City with flooding, as over one-fifth of the city is identified as vulnerable 'Blue Zones'.
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.
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.
#wildfire
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration

Miami food
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

IBHS expands wildfire resilience program as fire risk grows

Wildfire risk is increasing in hurricane-prone areas, prompting an expansion of the Wildfire Prepared program to enhance fire resilience in 14 states.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration

Placerville faces wildfire risks, but a FEMA-funded program to enhance home resilience is stalled due to bureaucratic delays.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Three disasters in three years: Brazil's deadly floods show women are the first to die' when extreme weather hits

The mudslide in Petropolis in February 2022 killed 233 people, and displaced many more. Over the past decade, climate-related disasters have displaced 250 million people globally, equivalent to 70,000 people forced from their homes every day.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Southern US wildfires force residents to flee: I don't know if I have a house standing or not'

Wildfires in Georgia and Florida have forced evacuations, destroyed homes, and created air quality warnings due to extreme drought and strong winds.
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

When the storm hits: What Hurricane Katrina still teaches federal leaders about continuity of operations

Preparation, relationships, and resourcefulness are essential for effective crisis management, as demonstrated during Hurricane Katrina.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Not if, but when: how Spain's coastal towns are preparing for tsunamis

Chipiona assumes that its citizens will have about an hour between an earthquake and a tsunami. Information boards explain what a tsunami is and what to do if one is coming.
Barcelona
Environment
fromPsychology Today
3 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Climate groups sue US government over approval of new BP project in Gulf of Mexico

The Trump administration has teed up the entire Gulf region for a Deepwater Horizon sequel with its approval of BP's extremely risky ultra-deepwater drilling project, said Brettny Hardy, senior attorney at Earthjustice, one of the groups.
Environment
Environment
fromState of the Planet
1 week ago

Tree Rings Reveal Hurricane Impacts and Emerging Sea-Level Stress in Coastal Forests

Tree rings from coastal oak forests reveal impacts of hurricanes and stress from rising sea levels in the Northeast.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Why these round homes are resilient to hurricanes

Deltec's circular footprint and roof system reduce pressure points that can lead to structural failure in high-wind events, allowing wind to flow around the home.
Design
Environment
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Hurricane prediction reveals deadly threats facing America's coast

Hurricane activity in 2026 may be below average, but there's a significant chance of impactful storms hitting the US.
#hawaii
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US: Hawaii hit by historic flooding, more rain coming

Oahu faces severe flooding, the worst in over 20 years, forcing thousands to evacuate and causing estimated damages exceeding $1 billion.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US: Hawaii hit by historic flooding, more rain coming

Oahu faces severe flooding, the worst in over 20 years, forcing thousands to evacuate and causing estimated damages exceeding $1 billion.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Half a million lose power as storm lashes US from midwest to east coast

A powerful storm system brought snow, strong winds, and cold temperatures across the midwest and east coast, leaving approximately 500,000 homes and businesses without power on Tuesday morning.
#offshore-wind
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Humboldt Bay is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind energy, crucial for California's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
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
#coastal-flooding
East Bay real estate
fromLocal News Matters
1 month ago

Bay Area's next 25 years: Remote work, sea level rise here to stay, planning forecast says - Local News Matters

Bay Area's 25-year plan projects persistent remote work, reduced office demand, increased autonomous vehicles, and two-foot sea-level rise requiring expanded transit, housing development, and downtown revitalization strategies.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

How one Florida community transformed hurricane resilience into record sales

Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered master-planned community near Fort Myers, achieved record sales of 1,066 units in 2025, a 34% increase over 2024, ranking fourth nationally despite Southwest Florida's struggling housing market.
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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Hair vs. oil: The curious method to clean beaches affected by the spill in the Gulf

A citizen initiative in Veracruz uses clean hair to combat oil spills by creating nets that absorb crude oil from the ocean.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A devastating force': how recent Mediterranean storms turned to tragedies

In Grazalema, Spain's wettest town, a year's-worth of rain fell in a fortnight and overloaded the karst aquifer beneath it. Water rushed into homes through floors, walls and even electricity sockets. Authorities ordered everyone to evacuate. I felt a lot of fear, said Sanchez Barea, a guesthouse owner whose home is one of hundreds still in an exclusion zone.
Miscellaneous
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of an area failed by politics

A former mining community faces deep decline, with closed pits, boarded houses, rising deprivation, and political shifts to Reform UK.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Bay Area Climate Stories We're Watching This Year | KQED

Newsom's administration has touted his climate leadership, which has led to California's historic build-out of battery storage and the landmark program designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, newly renamed cap-and-invest - in California. But some environmental advocates and experts are second-guessing his climate record, including his support of legislation streamlining approval of new oil and gas wells, and not advocating for legislation that aims to hold industries accountable for fossil fuel-driven climate disasters.
California
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Millions told to prepare NOW as 2026 hurricane prediction is revealed

Forecasters predict 11 to 16 named storms for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with up to five potentially hitting the US.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Long-awaited reports outline problems with Palisades infrastructure

Pacific Palisades remains largely noncompliant with evacuation standards and needs nearly $1 billion in infrastructure work—undergrounding power, water repairs, and brush clearance—for wildfire resilience.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hawaii braces for new storm as it still recovers from the last

We're not expecting much in terms of winds, mainly just going to be flood potential. And thinking that the focus is going to be Oahu, Maui County and Big Island, with Kauai kind of being on the fringes of it versus, you know, all the Islands were impacted last time.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Bringing marine life back to South Florida's 'forgotten edge'

Marine construction companies are installing wildlife-friendly infrastructure like mangrove planters on seawalls to restore coastal ecosystems while protecting property.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Landmark offshore wind farms come online in the U.S.

Revolution Wind came online off Rhode Island despite Trump administration opposition, while Vineyard Wind completed installation, advancing East Coast offshore wind energy development.
#sea-level-rise
fromKqed
3 months ago
Environment

After King Tides Swamp Marin, San Rafael Weighs Billion-Dollar Defenses Against the Bay | KQED

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
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Millions more people are in the path of rising seas than previously thought

Sea level rise threatens 132 million more people than previously estimated due to underestimated baseline ocean heights in scientific models.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Global sea levels have been underestimated due to poor modelling, research suggests

Global sea levels are 30cm higher on average than previously modeled, with some regions 100-150cm higher, requiring reassessment of coastal climate impacts.
fromKqed
3 months ago
Environment

After King Tides Swamp Marin, San Rafael Weighs Billion-Dollar Defenses Against the Bay | KQED

Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How data centers provided power during Winter Storm Fern

Authorities authorized data centers and large consumers to run diesel backup generators, providing up to 35 GW but risking significant air pollution.
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