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Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

Flooding is the Top Public Health Hazard For New Yorkers

Flooding is identified as New York's primary public health hazard, exacerbated by climate change.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

There is nothing left': Three dead as southern France ravaged by floods

Severe flooding in France's Var region has resulted in three fatalities and devastating impacts, showcasing the need for urgent support and action.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

April storms that killed 24 in US made more severe by burning fossil fuels study

Human-induced climate change drastically increased the severity and likelihood of a recent destructive storm in the Mississippi valley.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists warn 'sleeping giant' off coast could sink parts of US

A massive earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could lead to significant coastal land subsidence and increased flood risk.
OMG science
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Why Hundred-Year' Weather Events Are Happening More Than Once Every 100 Years

Climate change is causing rare weather events to occur with increasing frequency, undermining the concept of hundred-year storms.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

Flooding is the Top Public Health Hazard For New Yorkers

Flooding is identified as New York's primary public health hazard, exacerbated by climate change.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

There is nothing left': Three dead as southern France ravaged by floods

Severe flooding in France's Var region has resulted in three fatalities and devastating impacts, showcasing the need for urgent support and action.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

April storms that killed 24 in US made more severe by burning fossil fuels study

Human-induced climate change drastically increased the severity and likelihood of a recent destructive storm in the Mississippi valley.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists warn 'sleeping giant' off coast could sink parts of US

A massive earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could lead to significant coastal land subsidence and increased flood risk.
OMG science
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

Why Hundred-Year' Weather Events Are Happening More Than Once Every 100 Years

Climate change is causing rare weather events to occur with increasing frequency, undermining the concept of hundred-year storms.
more#climate-change
#weather
NYC parents
fromThe Mirror US
1 week ago

NYC braces for round of brutal weekend storms as flash floods possible

Severe storms with heavy rain and winds will hit New York and the tri-state area this weekend, causing flash flooding concerns.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Deadly storm hits north Italy, Switzerland, French Alps DW 04/18/2025

Severe spring storm causes widespread flooding and destruction in the Alps, affecting northern Italy, Switzerland, and parts of France.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Northeast facing flood threats this week due to unusual weather pattern

An unusual weather pattern may cause extended warmth and rain across different US regions this May.
The Omega block pattern is expected to bring significant rain and potential flooding to the southern US.
Snowboarding
fromeuronews
2 days ago

Video. Dozens dead as floods sweep through South Africa's Eastern Cape

Severe weather caused devastating floods in Mthatha, resulting in casualties and significant displacement.
NYC parents
fromThe Mirror US
1 week ago

NYC braces for round of brutal weekend storms as flash floods possible

Severe storms with heavy rain and winds will hit New York and the tri-state area this weekend, causing flash flooding concerns.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Deadly storm hits north Italy, Switzerland, French Alps DW 04/18/2025

Severe spring storm causes widespread flooding and destruction in the Alps, affecting northern Italy, Switzerland, and parts of France.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Northeast facing flood threats this week due to unusual weather pattern

An unusual weather pattern may cause extended warmth and rain across different US regions this May.
The Omega block pattern is expected to bring significant rain and potential flooding to the southern US.
Snowboarding
fromeuronews
2 days ago

Video. Dozens dead as floods sweep through South Africa's Eastern Cape

Severe weather caused devastating floods in Mthatha, resulting in casualties and significant displacement.
more#weather
#south-africa
more#south-africa
#thunderstorms
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Here's what Boston meteorologists are saying about the scattered thunderstorms into the weekend

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Here's what Boston meteorologists are saying about the scattered thunderstorms into the weekend

more#thunderstorms
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Tropical storm Barbara off south-west Mexico coast could become hurricane

Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off the south-west coast of Mexico, with expectations of strengthening into a hurricane going into Monday, affecting coastal regions.
Miami food
fromFRONTLINE
6 days ago

Recovery Failure: Why We Struggle To Rebuild for the Next Storm

"Neither one of them could swim, and if they did get washed away ... they died by themselves. Like, they died alone."
NYC real estate
#tenant-rights
Renovation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago

'I've been living in fear of electrocution since water started flooding my home'

Eunice Barth has been living with severe flooding issues in her apartment for over a week with no basic kitchen appliances.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Rexdale renters urge city to crack down on poor conditions at apartment complex | CBC News

Renovation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago

'I've been living in fear of electrocution since water started flooding my home'

Eunice Barth has been living with severe flooding issues in her apartment for over a week with no basic kitchen appliances.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Rexdale renters urge city to crack down on poor conditions at apartment complex | CBC News

more#tenant-rights
#subsidence
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The biggest cities in the US are sinking, a study found. The phenomenon could tilt buildings and damage infrastructure.

US cities are experiencing widespread subsidence, which threatens buildings and worsens flooding, primarily due to groundwater extraction.
OMG science
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

The Next Great Quake Could Triple Flood Risk in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is at risk of a devastating megathrust earthquake.
Subsidence could increase flooding threats after the great quake.
Flood maps may not account for the full impact of subsidence.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The biggest cities in the US are sinking, a study found. The phenomenon could tilt buildings and damage infrastructure.

US cities are experiencing widespread subsidence, which threatens buildings and worsens flooding, primarily due to groundwater extraction.
OMG science
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

The Next Great Quake Could Triple Flood Risk in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is at risk of a devastating megathrust earthquake.
Subsidence could increase flooding threats after the great quake.
Flood maps may not account for the full impact of subsidence.
more#subsidence
#community-impact
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Renovation

Mystery leak that forced Scarborough family from home spreads as city continues to investigate | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Renovation

Mystery leak that forced Scarborough family from home spreads as city continues to investigate | CBC News

more#community-impact
#emergency-response
more#emergency-response
#nigeria
more#nigeria
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

India: Landslides kill 5 in Assam amid monsoon rain DW 05/31/2025

Assam faces severe monsoon flooding, resulting in at least five fatalities and widespread urban flooding affecting over 10,000 people.
#evacuations
more#evacuations
#infrastructure
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 weeks ago

Ancient flood preserves hundreds of Roman bridge pilings in Utrecht

A major flood in 100 A.D. severely damaged Roman Utrecht's infrastructure, prompting significant restoration efforts.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Monster quake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says

A major earthquake off the U.S. West Coast could dramatically increase the flooding risk and reshape coastal regions with little warning.
more#infrastructure
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

NSW floods: estimated 10,000 properties damaged after deadly flooding as communities face mammoth task'

The recent flooding in New South Wales has left an estimated 10,000 properties damaged, with communities beginning to clean up after devastating impacts.
UK news
#new-orleans
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Green Solutions to Fight Louisiana Flooding

Community solutions to flooding in New Orleans, including rain gardens and bioswales, offer hope and empower residents to combat environmental challenges.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Green Solutions to Fight Louisiana Flooding

Community solutions to flooding in New Orleans, including rain gardens and bioswales, offer hope and empower residents to combat environmental challenges.
more#new-orleans
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

How a $300 plumbing problem morphed into a $50K flooding bill for this Scarborough homeowner | CBC News

"Financially, emotionally, I'm stressed. I'm not able to sleep; it's heartbreaking," says Mangalathu, who's lived in the Morningside-Highway 401 area house for 26 years.
Toronto startup
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

MBTA: Shuttle buses, Green Line replace Orange Line service due to nor'easter flooding

The MBTA stated that the Orange Line service was replaced by shuttle buses due to "flood conditions" from a spring nor'easter, particularly near Ruggles station.
Boston food
#severe-weather
US news
fromwww.foxweather.com
1 month ago

Severe weather threat spans 2,000 miles from New York to Texas placing 69 million at risk

Severe weather threatens 69 million people from New York to Texas due to a powerful storm system with high wind, hail, and tornado risks.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

At least two dead as severe weather sweeps US South and Midwest

Severe flooding during Easter weekend resulted in multiple fatalities and extensive warnings across the South and Midwest, particularly in Oklahoma.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Texas child found dead after being swept away by floodwaters

A 10-year-old girl was tragically found dead after being swept away by floodwaters in Texas, highlighting the dangers of severe weather.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans

Severe storms and flooding continue to threaten parts of Italy and Kenya due to intense rainfall, leading to flash flooding and related risks.
US news
fromwww.foxweather.com
1 month ago

Severe weather threat spans 2,000 miles from New York to Texas placing 69 million at risk

Severe weather threatens 69 million people from New York to Texas due to a powerful storm system with high wind, hail, and tornado risks.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

At least two dead as severe weather sweeps US South and Midwest

Severe flooding during Easter weekend resulted in multiple fatalities and extensive warnings across the South and Midwest, particularly in Oklahoma.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Texas child found dead after being swept away by floodwaters

A 10-year-old girl was tragically found dead after being swept away by floodwaters in Texas, highlighting the dangers of severe weather.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans

Severe storms and flooding continue to threaten parts of Italy and Kenya due to intense rainfall, leading to flash flooding and related risks.
more#severe-weather
fromKqed
1 month ago

This Tiny California Town Is Flooded, Broke - and Reimagining Climate Insurance | KQED

Isleton is piloting community-based insurance for California, which desperately needs alternatives for the home insurance market.
SF politics
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Peak heat and rain season has arrived. Triple threat of hurricane season is next

Miami-Dade County residents are urged to prepare for extreme weather including hurricanes, flooding, and high heat as hurricane season approaches.
#virginia
DC food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

200 trapped students, teachers stranded as flash floods engulf Appalachians

Severe flooding in Virginia and Maryland resulted in the tragic drowning of a 12-year-old boy.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Washington Capitals

HUD announces Virginia disaster aid

HUD has implemented a 90-day moratorium on FHA-insured foreclosures and additional support for disaster victims.
DC food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

200 trapped students, teachers stranded as flash floods engulf Appalachians

Severe flooding in Virginia and Maryland resulted in the tragic drowning of a 12-year-old boy.
more#virginia
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

More than 100 dead after flooding in eastern DR Congo, officials say

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faced severe floods resulting in over 100 fatalities, predominantly among children and the elderly.
#urban-subsidence
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

These 28 major American cities are sinking, terrifying study reveals

American cities such as New York, Dallas, and Seattle are sinking due to groundwater extraction, affecting millions and compromising infrastructure.
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

These 28 major American cities are sinking, terrifying study reveals

American cities such as New York, Dallas, and Seattle are sinking due to groundwater extraction, affecting millions and compromising infrastructure.
more#urban-subsidence
#environmental-impact
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle supercharged by climate change'

A significant influx of floodwater into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre marks a transformative event for the area.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle supercharged by climate change'

A significant influx of floodwater into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre marks a transformative event for the area.
more#environmental-impact
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Weather tracker: Deadly storms in India and huge hail in Paris

The storms that struck Delhi were the second highest in 24-hour rainfall total for May since 1901, leading to significant disruption and loss of life.
Germany news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Fatal Storm Rips Through Oklahoma and Texas, Flooding Roads

A slow-moving storm caused devastating flooding in Oklahoma, leading to road closures and deaths, including two individuals swept away by floodwaters.
UK news
Portland food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Major chunk of Pacific coast from California to Canada will sink into the sea if mega-earthquake hits this spot, doomsday study warns

A major earthquake in the Cascadia Subduction Zone could flood hundreds of miles of Pacific Northwest coastline, with significant loss of land and life.
#climate-crisis
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour not protecting people, economy and homes from climate crisis, watchdog says

The UK government's inaction on climate crisis risks severe economic and environmental consequences.
Environment
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Parables of Earth: Why We Must Bear Witness to Climate Disaster - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The article emphasizes the emotional and physical impact of flooding in southeastern Ohio, highlighting the escalating severity attributed to the climate crisis.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour not protecting people, economy and homes from climate crisis, watchdog says

The UK government's inaction on climate crisis risks severe economic and environmental consequences.
Environment
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Parables of Earth: Why We Must Bear Witness to Climate Disaster - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The article emphasizes the emotional and physical impact of flooding in southeastern Ohio, highlighting the escalating severity attributed to the climate crisis.
more#climate-crisis
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