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Environment
fromFortune
6 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.
Miami food
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 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.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours 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.
Design
fromArchDaily
14 hours ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
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
California
fromLos Angeles Times
12 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.
#climate-change
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
2 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.
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.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week 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
fromEarth911
2 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.
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.
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.
#data-centers
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
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.
Science
fromEngadget
3 days ago

A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science stories

NASA shared stunning images of a comet that exploded as it approached the sun, marking its first and last flyby.
#flooding
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 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.
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.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Frantic race to install flood defences as three counties hit with Orange rain warnings and further nine counties with Yellow

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 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.
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.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Frantic race to install flood defences as three counties hit with Orange rain warnings and further nine counties with Yellow

fromSnowBrains
3 days ago

How to Survive Falling Through Ice: 6 Key Steps

If you feel the ice cracking beneath you before a fall, prepare yourself for the shock of cold water. The shock of the water causes immediate changes in breathing and heart rate, so it is not to be underestimated.
Snowboarding
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
#california
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
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.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
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.
fromMail Online
4 days ago

50m brace for violent tornado outbreak as monster storm hits 11 states

Meteorologists with AccuWeather warned that the highest risk of a severe thunderstorm will be seen in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. Major cities, including Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Madison, Wichita, Oklahoma City and Dallas, are expected to experience severe thunderstorms in just hours.
Chicago
US politics
fromsfist.com
4 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.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
4 days ago

When cloud giants neglect resilience

Cloud outages highlight reliability issues as providers prioritize cost-cutting over service stability, raising questions about acceptable levels of unreliability.
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.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
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.
#hong-kong
London
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Beyond the Street: Climate, Commerce, and the Evolution of Hong Kong's Elevated Networks

Hong Kong's elevated urbanism enhances connectivity but raises concerns about accessibility and the neglect of ground-level public life.
London
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Beyond the Street: Climate, Commerce, and the Evolution of Hong Kong's Elevated Networks

Hong Kong's elevated urbanism enhances connectivity but raises concerns about accessibility and the neglect of ground-level public life.
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.
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.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days 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
1 week 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
6 days 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
1 week 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.
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
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Northern Marianas brace for weeks without power after super typhoon Sinlaku

Super Typhoon Sinlaku first hit the islands on Tuesday night and continued into Wednesday, with a barrage of fierce winds and relentless rains that flipped over cars, toppled utility poles and ripped away tin roofs.
California
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.
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
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Where the Hottest Blocks in Your City Are - And How To Cool Them Down - Streetsblog USA

A new tool helps cities identify and cool their hottest streets during heat waves to improve thermal comfort and encourage sustainable transportation.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Heat Waves Are Getting So Brutal That They Just Kill You, Full Stop

Wet bulb temperature is a critical measure of heat and humidity affecting human survivability, revealing a lower threshold for mass heat death than previously thought.
fromState of the Planet
4 weeks ago

Centering Community in Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

I watched my mom and the attitude she takes to life. She always believes there is a 'better' coming; even if you can't see it now, it is coming soon.
Online Community Development
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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
Environment
fromMail Online
1 week 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.
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Non-survivable': heatwaves are already breaching human limits, with worse to come, study finds

When scientists applied a new model of human survivability that takes into account the body's ability to function and stay cool depending on age, they found all six events had seen non-survivable periods for older people who could not find shade.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Hazardous weather alert for 200 million as megastorm barrels across US

The storm from Sunday into Monday has the potential to become a bomb cyclone, which occurs when central pressure drops at least 0.71 inches of mercury (24 millibars) in 24 hours or less. That rapid strengthening would generate an expansive and intense wind field.
Chicago
#winter-storm
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Environment

Underwear Is Emergency Gear! How to Prep for This Weekend's Extreme Winter Weather

fromWIRED
2 months ago
Environment

Underwear Is Emergency Gear! How to Prep for This Weekend's Extreme Winter Weather

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
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Extreme heat lab: enduring the climate of the future

"So whenever people think about hot weather, they always talk about the temperature," he says. "There's two issues with that. First of all, most people don't realise that the temperature is measured in the shade. So if you're in direct solar radiation, the amount of heat stress you're exposed to is much greater as it will stress your body out a lot more."
Public health
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
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.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Snow Problem: Can New York City Handle Big Winter Storms Anymore? - Streetsblog New York City

Prolonged subfreezing weather after a major snowstorm left sidewalks, bus stops, and bike lanes blocked, causing severe pedestrian and accessibility disruptions.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

AI set to map risks of future climate disasters

Brazil is developing an AI agent to provide climate-disaster information and preparedness guidance to residents, integrating AI, simulations, and citizen participation for household-level risk management.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

From relief to rebuilding: Rethinking forbearance in an era of climate disruption

California wildfires demonstrate how climate disasters, insurance volatility, and rebuilding delays require lenders and policymakers to develop sustainable forbearance policies with national implications.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Designing When Your City Is Under Siege

Life doesn't pause for grief or fear. You might be going through something devastating but you're still packing lunches, still driving your kids to baseball practice, still showing up to work. One minute I find myself prepping for a whole home presentation and the next minute I'm checking the news, hoping and praying that no one has been killed on the streets today.
Design
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.
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
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Weather warning fatigue is real and experts say it's putting lives at risk - Silicon Canals

Warning fatigue causes people to ignore severe weather alerts, increasing personal and public risk.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How extreme weather is leaving thousands of homes uninsurable

We're seeing more frequent, more severe extreme weather events and that inevitably affects claims and affects pricing it can't not. And this is happening all over the globe. More, after this week's most important reads.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

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

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Environment
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

In California, developers are building the country's first wildfire resilient neighborhoods

A Sacramento-area neighborhood uses IBHS Wildfire Prepared Neighborhoods standards to build ember-resistant homes and layout designs that reduce wildfire ignition and spread.
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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