Water is everywhere. It falls freely from the sky and flows across the earth. Humans are inextricably connected to water and to forests. Changes in land use, forest conditions, and climate affect water – with consequences ...
Environment
Dec 12, 2024
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A new University of British Columbia-led study shows that safeguarding key natural ecosystems across Canada can help reduce flood risks for more than half of the country's urban areas at high risk for flooding.
Earth Sciences
Nov 25, 2024
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The restoration of a creek in Vienna reduced the impact of flooding caused by Storm Boris, authorities say, one of many projects experts believe helped central Europe endure the deluge better than in previous years.
Environment
Sep 25, 2024
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As night falls in central Scotland, beavers appear in a pond under the fascinated gaze of a group of nature enthusiasts.
Ecology
Jun 19, 2024
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The death toll from floods and mudslides triggered by torrential storms in southern Brazil climbed to 39 on Friday, officials said, as they warned of worse to come.
Environment
May 4, 2024
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From rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns to intense weather events such as hurricanes, Florida is experiencing significant climate-related challenges in tandem with skyrocketing insurance rates. As the ...
Ecology
Apr 16, 2024
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Salt marsh restoration can mitigate flood risk and bolster community resilience to climate change in our local waterways, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports by a postdoctoral fellow with UC Santa ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 11, 2024
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Can salt marshes serve as a natural solution for flood protection? Researchers of the project "Living Dikes" transported 62 big blocks of salt marshes, containing soil and vegetation, from the coast of Friesland to the Delta ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 21, 2024
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Climate change will be the main driver of future economic risks, with countries in the Asia Pacific region among the most vulnerable to extreme weather events, according to new analysis.
Earth Sciences
Mar 11, 2024
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Sea level rise could hit major US cities like New Orleans and San Francisco harder than expected by mid-century because coastal land is sinking, researchers said Wednesday, warning current flood defenses leave people and ...
Environment
Mar 9, 2024
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