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OMG science
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Earthquakes strikes near Atlantic trench linked to US tsunami risk

Dozens of earthquakes near the Puerto Rico Trench raise concerns about seismic risks and potential tsunami generation.
Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

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

Southern Spain experiences routine earthquakes, and while tsunamis are rarely discussed, Chipiona prepares its citizens for potential tsunami threats.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Earthquakes strikes near Atlantic trench linked to US tsunami risk

Dozens of earthquakes near the Puerto Rico Trench raise concerns about seismic risks and potential tsunami generation.
Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

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

Southern Spain experiences routine earthquakes, and while tsunamis are rarely discussed, Chipiona prepares its citizens for potential tsunami threats.
Environment
from99% Invisible
1 day ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
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.
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

The 'Waffle House Index' FEMA Uses To Gauge Natural Disasters - Tasting Table

Waffle House's more than 2,000 U.S. locations span regions prone to hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, and severe flooding, being concentrated in the mid-Atlantic down through the Gulf Coast and across to the Midwest.
Miami food
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Cell outage blocks San Francisco 911 calls

A cell outage may disrupt 911 calls in San Francisco, prompting residents to use Wi-Fi calling or text 911 for assistance.
Renovation
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans Can't Get a Break

The Lower Ninth Ward faces potentially devastating projects that threaten its recovery from Hurricane Katrina.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
#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
3 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
3 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.
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.
fromTruthout
6 days ago

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

Corpus Christi's two main reservoirs are just 8.4 percent full, while the backup reservoir is 55 percent full. Without drastic cuts, the water supply could run dry by early next year.
Austin
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
#climate-change
fromEarth911
3 days ago
Environment

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

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.
#new-york-city
fromHoodline
3 days ago
New York City

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.
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago
New York City

Trash Containerization Program Remains Unfunded in Mamdani's City Budget - Streetsblog New York City

Funding for New York City's trash containerization program is uncertain, risking the continuation of efforts to improve waste management.
New York City
fromHoodline
3 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.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Trash Containerization Program Remains Unfunded in Mamdani's City Budget - Streetsblog New York City

Funding for New York City's trash containerization program is uncertain, risking the continuation of efforts to improve waste management.
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
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks 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
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Jackson Square intersection reopens after burst water main flooded streets

A 12-inch water main pipe ruptured in Jamaica Plain, flooding streets for 48 hours before repair crews restored service and reopened the intersection.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
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
Environment
fromNature
6 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.
#flooding
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.
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.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 week 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.
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.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Heavy rain, strong storms expected in NYC Monday as cold front moves through

New York City expects heavy rainfall, strong winds up to 55 mph, and thunderstorms Monday, with localized flooding possible in low-lying areas.
fromFast Company
1 week 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

"These improvements empower communities to prepare earlier and more effectively for dangerous hazards from tropical storms and hurricanes," said Michael Brennan, director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center.
Environment
#emergency-management
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Harsh Winter Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Sanitation Department snowplows destroy traffic-calming devices installed by the Department of Transportation, undermining street safety efforts despite promises of replacement.
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
#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.
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.
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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The perfect storm': Trump has left the US less prepared for natural disasters, experts say

US capacity to prepare for and respond to natural disasters has dangerously eroded under Donald Trump's administration, leaving the nation more vulnerable to extreme weather.
#winter-storm
fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

FEMA faces trial by ice as winter storm nears after Trump's staffing cuts

fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

FEMA faces trial by ice as winter storm nears after Trump's staffing cuts

fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Builders get their remedy, and some cities tweak their defenses

Cedar Street just came out victorious in a multi-year saga with the city of La Canada Flintridge, winning the first successful builder's remedy case in California Superior Court for its 80-unit mixed-use project at 600 Foothill Boulevard and setting a path for other developers to build. But the fight may have left its scars, in time, stress and now soured relationships with some officials.
Real estate
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.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French flood alert system working at record pace, chief says

France faces nationwide, record-setting flood alerts as saturated soils and high soil moisture make rivers react quickly to even small amounts of rainfall.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Nationwide travel chaos as hurricane-force winds rip through US

Extreme winds ripping across the US could bring hurricane levels of destruction and impact thousands of air travelers flying across the country. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued high wind warnings throughout more than 10 states in the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, and Southwest throughout Tuesday. Wind gusts are expected to reach hurricane strength in parts of Colorado, Montana, Texas, New Mexico, and Wyoming, exceeding 75mph.
US news
#blizzard
fromsilive
1 month ago
New York City

NYC state of emergency declared as blizzard approaches; streets to close during storm

fromsilive
1 month ago
New York City

NYC state of emergency declared as blizzard approaches; streets to close during storm

#coastal-flooding
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

3 big changes are proposed for FEMA. This is what experts really think of them

A proposed overhaul would shift disaster responsibility to states, halve FEMA's workforce, and enact reforms requiring some congressional approval.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

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

Heavy rain, high tides and mudslides caused widespread flooding, road closures, rescues, and at least one death across multiple Northern and Southern California counties.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Up to the task: Mamdani passes first winter storm test as New York mayor

Winter storms have historically been a landmine for New York City's mayors, with every inch of snow bringing the potential for public criticism over unglamorous issues such as plow deployment and salt distribution. There's a long history of experienced mayors getting it wrong. But Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected New York City leader, appears to have passed his first test with flying colors. During the two-day storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow on New York, Mamdani was everywhere, shovelling snow, appearing in children's
NYC politics
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say

FEMA will resume cutting CORE staff, potentially undermining disaster response capacity by eliminating experienced on-call employees and disrupting teams and leadership.
New York City
fromPOLITICO
1 month ago

NYC mayor, though battered, weathers his first major storm

Mayor Mamdani faces operational criticism after a severe winter storm that caused trash removal failures, dangerous ice, infrastructure corrosion, and expected cold-related deaths.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Nuclear Bunker Falling Into Ocean

A Cold War-era nuclear bunker on Tunstall's eroding East Yorkshire cliff is days from collapsing into the sea as coastal erosion accelerates.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: The Storm Before the Calm Edition - Streetsblog New York City

City and property-owner snow-clearing failures left pedestrians, wheelchair users, cyclists, and homeless people marginalized and endangered during and after the storm.
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
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
#wildfire-preparedness
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.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

FLASHBACK: What Happened To Car-Free 'Snow Routes' - And Could They Have Helped City Clear the Streets? - Streetsblog New York City

Removal of snow route signs in 2013 let drivers leave cars on streets, hindering effective plowing and prolonging snow-clearing after storms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Los Angeles wildfires were the perfect storm'. Is the city ready for the next one?

Fog shrouded the ruins still standing at the center of the Pacific Palisades on a morning in December, a once-vibrant Los Angeles community decimated by flames. Melted newsstands that distributed the Palisadian-Post, an almost century-old paper that ceased operating in the fire's wake, sit on crumbled concrete. Weeds spread over an expanse of emptied lots, painting the blackened foundations and chimneys with swaths of green.
Environment
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