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Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
28 minutes ago

Braiding knowledge: how Indigenous expertise and western science are converging

Indigenous knowledge and western science are increasingly integrated in ecological research and food sovereignty efforts in Pacific Northwest clam gardens.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

The Springs Fire in Riverside County grew to 6.5 square miles, prompting evacuations and temporary closures of local institutions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Evacuations as two wildfires break out in southern California

The Springs fire in Riverside county has grown to 3,500 acres, prompting local authorities to issue several evacuation orders. The fire is concentrated in an area mostly north and east of Lake Perris, burning portions of the surrounding state recreation area.
East Bay (California)
fromLos Angeles Times
19 hours ago

Brush fire triggers evacuations in Riverside County amid Santa Ana winds

The fire was reported in the 15900 block of Gilman Springs Road in Riverside County, just before 11 a.m. Gusty Santa Ana winds were forecast for much of Southern California on Friday.
LA food
#climate-change
fromEarth911
3 days ago
Environment

Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Coastal Flooding in 2050 With Climate Scientist James Renwick

fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Mental health

Can We Measure Climate Change's Impact on Mental Health?

Climate change significantly impacts mental health, but tracking these effects is challenging due to inadequate data and attribution issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Environment

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.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 days 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Can We Measure Climate Change's Impact on Mental Health?

Climate change significantly impacts mental health, but tracking these effects is challenging due to inadequate data and attribution issues.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromForbes
4 days ago

The New Frontier Of GEO Demands An Integrated Approach

AI has transformed search optimization, requiring a unified approach across departments to enhance brand visibility and trustworthiness.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
4 days ago

The New Frontier Of GEO Demands An Integrated Approach

AI has transformed search optimization, requiring a unified approach across departments to enhance brand visibility and trustworthiness.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It has been traumatic': the Cornwall landmark left battered by Storm Goretti

Storm Goretti caused significant damage to St Michael's Mount, uprooting trees and leaving lasting impacts on the community and environment.
Bootstrapping
fromTheregister
1 day ago

When a billboard survives the wind, but not the boot

A malfunctioning billboard in Cheyenne humorously highlights issues with the GRUB bootloader used in Linux systems.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
Data science
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer

The UK Health Security Agency reported around 1,504 heat-associated deaths in England during summer 2025, roughly half the predicted 3,039, despite the season being the warmest on record.
UK news
#california
fromKqed
1 day ago
Environment

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

Environment
fromKqed
1 day ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.
Environment
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Why California's in a 'snow drought' even after a wet winter

California's April 1 snowpack is the second lowest on record due to warm temperatures melting snow quickly.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

April 1 is supposed to be peak snow in California. Forget that this year

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 18% of average due to record heat and climate change, impacting water systems and increasing wildfire risks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Mamdani Announces $108M Plan To Upgrade NYC Storm Drains

New York City plans to invest $108 million to upgrade catch basins and storm drains to reduce street flooding.
Mental health
fromNature
3 days ago

Struggling to focus on research when the world is 'on fire'? Some ways to cope

Global news events are causing burnout and mental exhaustion among researchers, impacting their work and personal lives.
fromPhilosophynow
3 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Beatriz Coca, a retired psychologist, discovered the need for a temporary power pole during her home construction process, highlighting the complexities faced by many rebuilding their homes.
LA real estate
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

A world-shifting moment (literally) - Harvard Gazette

Geoscientists have found evidence of plate movement on Earth dating back 3.5 billion years, reshaping our understanding of its early history.
#flooding
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Seriously wrong': flood-hit Lincolnshire residents at odds with Reform MP over climate

Flooding in Boston, Lincolnshire, highlights the severe impact of climate change, with many homes at risk and local leaders denying its connection.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

Duryea, PA faces increased flooding risks due to climate change, requiring levee upgrades that are hindered by federal funding issues.
Boston real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Seriously wrong': flood-hit Lincolnshire residents at odds with Reform MP over climate

Flooding in Boston, Lincolnshire, highlights the severe impact of climate change, with many homes at risk and local leaders denying its connection.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

Duryea, PA faces increased flooding risks due to climate change, requiring levee upgrades that are hindered by federal funding issues.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Water companies accused of more than 3,000 environmental rule breaches

The Environment Agency identified over 3,000 environmental breaches by water companies after conducting more than 10,000 inspections in the past year.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Dramatic weather shift brings significant Southern California cooldown, possible rain

Southern California will experience a brief cooldown and slight chance of rain, contrasting with recent record-high temperatures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Every child wants to find joy': the scheme designing playground equipment for disaster zones

Meininger, who grew up in Germany but now lives in London, likes making things. So when he saw how much his young sons enjoyed the jungle gym and play forts at the local park, he made an indoor treehouse for them.
Parenting
#water-crisis
Austin
fromTruthout
5 days ago

A Texas City Faces Water Crisis As Big Oil And Gas Use Most of It

Corpus Christi faces a severe water crisis due to low reservoir levels and failed desalination plans.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Climate change and geopolitics threaten water supplies - but disaster is not inevitable

Global water systems face crisis from overuse, pollution, and climate change, requiring urgent strengthening of international water-sharing treaties with dynamic monitoring systems.
Austin
fromTruthout
5 days ago

A Texas City Faces Water Crisis As Big Oil And Gas Use Most of It

Corpus Christi faces a severe water crisis due to low reservoir levels and failed desalination plans.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Climate change and geopolitics threaten water supplies - but disaster is not inevitable

Global water systems face crisis from overuse, pollution, and climate change, requiring urgent strengthening of international water-sharing treaties with dynamic monitoring systems.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Lots of people still don't have roofs': Jamaicans living in hardship after Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa caused extensive damage in Jamaica, leaving many families, including Kerry-Ann Vickers and Kshema Gray, struggling for support to rebuild.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Bay Area weather radar network aims to improve storm forecasting, flood prep and drought planning

"This is going to help fill that gap in minutes to hours lead time that's vital to know where the heaviest rain is going to hit," Ralph said. "And when and what communities are going to be affected so people in the preparedness community and water resource management community can take action to help protect people's lives and property."
San Francisco
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 week ago

'Continuity over novelty': why environmental science needs to rethink its focus

The closure of forest-service research offices threatens long-term ecological research and institutional memory in the US.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard

An environmentally friendly approach to yard maintenance can save time, money, and effort while benefiting the local ecosystem.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Arctic ice loss brings dual heatwaves to Europe and eastern Asia

The study highlights how rapid Arctic warming increases the frequency of extreme weather events, particularly concurrent heatwaves across Europe and eastern Asia.
Europe news
fromState of the Planet
1 week 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
#architecture
Environment
fromEarth911
1 day ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth

Make Earth Day 2026 a pivotal response to environmental damage from recent U.S. policy reversals.
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Dam It All To Hell | Defector

Hoppers, like Pixar's pre-Disney films, is a delight. The beavers' world is immersive and richly realized, grounded in science but never dry. The plot zigs and zags between moments of absurdity and emotional heft to stirring effect; I cried multiple times, and not just because of the low-hanging fruit of grandma death.
Independent films
Agriculture
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Biochar Was a Billion-Ton Dream, the Reality Is More Complicated

Biochar can store carbon and improve soil health, but recent analysis warns against overhyping its potential.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks 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
#hawaii
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I've never seen anything like it': Hawaii's small farmers begin recovery after catastrophic flooding

Severe storms devastated LewaTerra Farm, leading to significant crop loss and extensive damage across Oahu, with recovery efforts expected to be lengthy and costly.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Environment

Hawaii storms produced enough rain to fill 3 million Olympic swimming pools

Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks 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.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I've never seen anything like it': Hawaii's small farmers begin recovery after catastrophic flooding

Severe storms devastated LewaTerra Farm, leading to significant crop loss and extensive damage across Oahu, with recovery efforts expected to be lengthy and costly.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Environment

Hawaii storms produced enough rain to fill 3 million Olympic swimming pools

Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks 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.theguardian.com
1 day ago

If they pollute our rivers, what will become of us?': the town divided between hope and fear in Brazil's Amazon oil rush

Oiapoque, Brazil, is poised for development through oil production, raising concerns about environmental impacts and Indigenous rights amid a global energy transition.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
5 days ago

5 Ways Interseeding Can Change the Farming Landscape

Interseeding enhances crop output and sustainability by allowing multiple crops to grow simultaneously, benefiting both large and small farms.
#snowpack
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

On a whole other level': rapid snow melt-off in American west stuns scientists

Record-low snowpack levels in the American West threaten water supply due to a historically warm winter and rapid melt-off.
Environment
fromNature
5 days 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.
Environment
fromFortune
2 days ago

Data centers are so hot, their 'heat island' effect is raising temperatures up to 6 miles away and impacting 343 million people worldwide, study finds | Fortune

AI infrastructure is creating a 'data heat island effect' that raises local temperatures and impacts millions of people.
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
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.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Repairs carried out on water main after flooding

A large split in a 30-inch water main in north London flooded a road and cut water supply to properties, requiring 40 firefighters and overnight repair efforts by Thames Water.
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Australia Turns Into Bright-Red Vision of Hell

As the rust expands, it weakens the rock and helps break it apart. It's a very red part of the country, it's got that rusty hue, so you get that color getting whipped up with the strong winds.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
5 days ago

The West Is Burning Before Summer Even Starts, and It's No Accident

Nevada set a new March high temperature record of 106°F, exceeding the previous record by 6 degrees during a significant heat wave.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month 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
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

A bit of good news: It's possible to turn around a groundwater crisis

Groundwater recovery can mitigate subsidence but may also lead to flooding, structural issues, and chemical problems in various regions.
World news
fromSilicon Canals
1 month 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.
California
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding and high tides

Heavy rain, record King Tides and mudslides caused widespread flooding, road closures, rescues, one fatality, and ongoing threats across multiple Northern and Southern California counties.
Environment
fromNature
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Weather tracker: New Zealand hit by storms and widespread floods

A deep area of low pressure to the south-east of New Zealand's North Island swept into the region on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, gale-force winds and dangerous coastal swells that lashed exposed shorelines. The storm triggered power outages, forced evacuations and damaged infrastructure, with further impacts likely on Monday as the system lingers for a time, before tracking southwards later.
Miscellaneous
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Indonesia's Flood Catastrophe | The Full Report

A late-November 2025 cyclone devastated three Sumatran provinces, killing at least 1,100, destroying tens of thousands of homes, and displacing survivors.
#sea-level-rise
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks 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
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.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Flooding hammers Mozambique, SADC countries

Flooding across southern Africa has severed critical transport routes, displaced hundreds of thousands of people and left governments and aid agencies struggling to respond. Southern Mozambique has suffered the heaviest toll so far. Authorities say more than 645,000 people have been affected nationwide, with at least 112 deaths recorded so far. Over 91,000 people are sheltering in 68 temporary accommodation centers, while 99 others have been injured. Thousands of homes, classrooms and health facilities have been damaged or destroyed,
World news
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month 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.
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.
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.
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
fromNature
2 months ago

To improve resilience to climate change, track what endures

When the category-5 storm Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica in October, its path crossed communities that had varying levels of preparedness. Many with maintained coastal protections, upgraded drainage and reliable early-warning systems had power and water restored in days. Others were immobilized for weeks.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fear of the next deluge': flood-scarred Britons join forces to demand help

Frequent sewage-laden flooding severely disrupts families' lives, causes trauma and health risks, and inadequate official support forces residents to clean up themselves.
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

How to fireproof a city

Simple, low-cost building and community design changes can make homes survive wildfires and require collective neighborhood-scale action as risks rise with climate change.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

How Can We Mend Our Living World?

Human, animal, and plant relationships are intertwined; biodiversity decline reshapes these connections and requires rethinking narratives and interdisciplinary approaches to repair the living world.
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