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US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours 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.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
9 hours 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.
#wellington
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Body of New Zealand man swept away by floods found, as Wellington recovers after widespread damage

Severe flooding in Wellington, New Zealand, led to the discovery of a man's body and widespread damage, prompting a state of emergency.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Body of New Zealand man swept away by floods found, as Wellington recovers after widespread damage

Severe flooding in Wellington, New Zealand, led to the discovery of a man's body and widespread damage, prompting a state of emergency.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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.
Miami food
fromwww.housingwire.com
16 hours 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.
#california
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Striking before-and-after images show extent of California's snow drought

California is experiencing its second-worst snow drought in 50 years, with snowpack levels significantly lower than last year.
#climate-change
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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Homes may have to be abandoned': how climate crisis has reshaped Britain's flood risk

Climate change is accelerating extreme rainfall in south-west England, causing faster, more frequent floods that overwhelm defenses and threaten communities with possible abandonment.
Agriculture
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Climate change impacts India's harvest festivals

Communities in India are adapting to climate change impacts on agriculture while celebrating traditional spring festivals.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

'That comes with a price tag': How snow removal is busting town budgets

Massachusetts municipalities face severe budget shortfalls due to record snowfall and climate change-related extreme weather events.
Media industry
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

A Burning House, a Quiet Media, a Silenced Majority

Media significantly influences public perception and action on climate change, shaping narratives that affect voting, consumer behavior, and personal discussions.
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.
#california-weather
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago
California

Rainstorm and fierce winds strike California. Here's what's in store

A late-season storm is bringing rain and strong winds to California, impacting travel and precipitation levels across various regions.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

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

More rain and colder temperatures will affect California Thursday, bringing mountain snow, avalanche danger and travel impacts, then gradually drying out over the weekend.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Rainstorm and fierce winds strike California. Here's what's in store

A late-season storm is bringing rain and strong winds to California, impacting travel and precipitation levels across various regions.
Environment
fromFortune
16 hours ago

Scientists are burning homes to protect them in wildfires: 'We crash test houses' | Fortune

Better materials and strategic landscaping can protect homes from increasing wildfire risks.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day 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
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 day 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.
#flooding
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Flood warnings in place for Ontario's cottage country as warm temps, rainfall swamp communities | CBC News

Seasonal flooding in Ontario's cottage country has led to a state of emergency in Minden Hills and significant impacts on local communities.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Flood warnings in place for Ontario's cottage country as warm temps, rainfall swamp communities | CBC News

Seasonal flooding in Ontario's cottage country has led to a state of emergency in Minden Hills and significant impacts on local communities.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Back wall collapses at vacant Brooklyn building, forcing neighbors to evacuate

A partial collapse of a vacant Brooklyn building led to evacuations and a determination of structural compromise by the Department of Buildings.
US politics
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Day Around the Bay: San Ramon Earthquakes Causing Widespread Leaks

Bail amounts in the Esparto fireworks explosion case remain unchanged, while Utah faces a significant measles outbreak affecting 600 individuals.
Chicago
fromwww.bloomberg.com
5 days ago

NYC Heat Builds as Midwest Faces Bigger Storm Threat

New York faces heat while the Midwest and Great Plains experience severe storms and tornado watches.
Data science
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Ordnance Survey works with Snowflake to tackle flood risk | Computer Weekly

Intelligent Flood Readiness model identifies 1.2 million people in England at risk of flooding, focusing on vulnerable areas for policymaking.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Brush fire in Riverside County triggers evacuations, damages at least one home

The Yearling fire in Jurupa Valley grew to 34 acres, damaging one home and prompting evacuations, with 110 personnel responding.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
Snowboarding
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

The West's snow drought meant record dryness - but also record flooding - High Country News

The Western U.S. faces a significant snow drought, impacting water supply and ecosystems due to climate change and unusual weather patterns.
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.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
fromHigh Country News
2 days ago

Wildfires make soil poisonous - High Country News

Researchers have known since at least 2008 that wildfires can create chromium-6, but a new study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology in November, is the first to report details such as how long it might persist in groundwater.
Environment
Agriculture
fromFortune
3 days ago

The record-setting U.S. drought is so bad that 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West are parched | Fortune

Drought levels in the contiguous U.S. are at record highs, impacting wildfires, food prices, and water resources.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Minden, Ont., declares state of emergency after massive flooding | CBC News

The town declared a state of emergency Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., citing an increasing level of water on its Gull River which flows directly through the town and more rainy, warmer weather forecasted for the next five to ten days.
Canada news
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Nothing left': Hong Kong fire survivors return to burnt homes

Survivors of the Hong Kong fire return to their homes five months later, finding little left intact after the tragedy.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Surge of underground leaks across San Ramon Valley possibly linked to earthquake swarm

Seismic activity in San Ramon Valley is linked to a surge in underground water leaks, prompting increased calls for leak detection services.
fromABC7 Chicago
6 days ago

Severe storms accompanied by tornadoes damage communities from the Plains to the Midwest

Authorities in Kansas reported several people with minor injuries after storms passed through on Monday. Three people were left with minor injuries in rural Franklin County, about 50 miles southwest of Kansas City.
Canada news
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Trump administration takes emergency step to prop up key Colorado River reservoir

The Trump administration is implementing emergency measures to manage water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead amid a severe water crisis.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

More than 200,000 lost their homes in the L.A. County fires. For people already on the streets, the damage ran deeper

Over 75% of homeless residents affected by the 2025 wildfires reported injuries or major life disruptions, highlighting the link between climate disasters and homelessness.
California
fromABC7 Chicago
6 days ago

FAA investigating after large chunk of ice crashes through house and lands on couch

A large block of ice fell through a Whittier home, prompting an FAA investigation.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Hawaii flood sends home crashing into Waialua Bridge

Severe flooding in Oahu devastated homes, prompting evacuations and community support for affected families.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
4 days 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.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week 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
fromState of the Planet
5 days ago

U.N. Office's Recovery Plan Advances Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan

A glacier lake outburst flood in Hassanabad, Pakistan, caused significant destruction, prompting a UN recovery plan to assist affected communities.
Environment
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Scientists say we should MOVE Venice to protect it from rising seas

Venice may need to be relocated due to rising sea levels and extreme flooding risks, with costs estimated at $100 billion.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
1 week 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hawaii faces flash flooding, blizzard conditions and landslides with more rain to come

Flash flooding has been a major problem in recent days in places such as Maui, Molokai and the Big Island, where rain had been falling between 1 and 2in (2.5 and 5cm) an hour overnight, according to the Hawaii emergency management agency.
Miami food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

At least 64 killed, dozens reported missing in Ethiopia landslides, floods

The death toll from landslides and flooding in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 64, with dozens more people missing, police have said. The number of people missing due to the recent flood in Gamo zone has reached 128, and according to the latest information, 64 bodies have been found.
World news
Miami food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hawaii slammed by storm, heavy rains and flooding

A slow-moving Kona Low storm system batters Hawaii with heavy rain, flooding, and winds, causing power outages affecting over 100,000 customers and prompting evacuations due to potential dam failure.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: Welcome to the Neighborhood. It's Sinking.

Portuguese Bend in Rancho Palos Verdes sits on an active landslide that has accelerated due to heavy rainfall, yet some homebuyers purchase properties there at discounted prices despite the geological risks.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

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

The winter we had this year, it was colder than last year, so the snow held more water. That water ends up in our waterways. Mississauga is home to many bodies of water, including rivers, lakes, stormwater ponds and Lake Ontario, which increases flooding especially this time of year.
Canada news
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
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Storm Chandra: Fears heavy rainfall could bring worst flooding in more than a decade

Storm Chandra caused widespread flooding, uprooted trees, and heavy rainfall across parts of Ireland and southwestern Britain, prompting amber rain warnings and flood-preparation advice.
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Weather extremes gripping US bear climate crisis fingerprint', experts say

The US is experiencing extreme weather patterns this March, raising concerns about the climate crisis and its impact on seasonal transitions.
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
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.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Massive rain dump on Sydney leads to flash flooding and rescue operations

Flash flooding is a real risk and can occur quickly, without much warning. We urge people to steer clear of floodwaters and never drive through a flooded road regardless of how safe you think it may be.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'The rain has nowhere to go' - more flooding fears amid 'worst case scenario' as eight counties under weather warning with rivers at risk

Government cannot instantly deliver comprehensive flood relief; it will provide short-term humanitarian support and pursue complex, phased planning and construction.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California storm closes roads, triggers flash flood warnings. Here's how long it will last

Californians looking to resume their weekly commute Tuesday awoke to see several major roads closed after heavy rains drenched much the state Monday - with the expected precipitation far from over. Among the closures was a section of Highway 1 through Big Sur, which state officials just weeks ago celebrated reopening for the first time in three years. The road closed Monday after rockslides left "debris in the roadway at multiple locations," according to the California Department of Transportation.
California
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.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Fast-moving storm floods SoCal freeways, triggers flash flood warning in burn scar

A fast-moving storm drenched Los Angeles, caused flash-flooding and freeway lane floods, produced heavy rainfall, and will bring intermittent rain before tapering off.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Strong storm set to pummel L.A. with heavy rains, flooding and beach hazards

A powerful storm system arrives Sunday with heavy rain, thunderstorms and dangerous waves, posing threats of flooding and debris flows through early next week. The strongest impacts hit late Sunday through Monday, with 1-2 inches of rain expected in valleys and coasts, twice as much in mountains. High-surf advisory expected Monday through Thursday, with waves exceeding 10 feet across all Southern California beaches and a 20-30% chance of damaging sets midweek.
Environment
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Landslides on one side, floods on the other: the Costa Rican village desperate to escape the climate crisis

In Emilio Pena Delgado's home, several photos hang on the wall. One shows him standing in front of a statue with his wife and oldest son in the centre of San Jose and smiling. In another, his two sons sit in front of caricatures from the film Cars. For him, the photos capture moments of joy that feel distant when he returns home to La Carpio, a neighbourhood on the outskirts of Costa Rica's capital.
Environment
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