
An idea for a home that combats high flood risk
Between two ponds in Southampton, New York, you will find one home that looks different from all the rest. The...

Concerns over extreme 1,000-year rain events in the US
Climate experts are concerned about the frequent occurrence of extreme weather events. In the last five weeks alone,...

California could be hit by a megaflood in the future
A new study published in the journal Sciences Advances on Friday warned that California could be hit by a "megaflood"...

Yellowstone National Park closes after major flooding
Major flooding is never convenient, but Yellowstone has really been hit hard as it geared up for a summer season...

It looks like a shark fin and helps urban river flooding
The Biomimicry Global Design Challenge encourages innovative solutions to the environment’s problems based on...

Hurricane Ida brings floods to Northeast U.S.
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut residents have faced flooding due to Hurricane Ida. Although...

Tennessee floods represent worldwide climate crisis
At least 21 people have been reported dead and more still missing following heavy flash floods in Tennessee....

Will Lagos be submerged by 2100?
In Lagos, the rainy season signifies more than the inconvenience of getting your feet wet and trying to remember...

London floods spark worry over climate change preparedness
On Sunday, the residents of London were caught up in flash floods following a heavy downpour, reigniting conversations...

Moon wobble could lead to massive flooding
Considering retiring on the coast one day? Better rethink your plans. A new NASA study explains that a cute-sounding...

NOAA predicts drought in the west, flooding in the east
Prepare for more drought in the West and flooding in the East, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

Venice's worst flood in 50 years blamed on climate change
Venice is inundated with floodwaters, with more than 85 percent of the city, including its historic basilica and...

Elevated bamboo housing protects an Indian community from floods
After the catastrophic 2017 Northeast India floods ravaged the state of Assam, the nonprofit SEEDS (Sustainable...

TREDJE NATUR develops sidewalk tiles to capture and reuse water runoff
As the saying goes, when it rains, it pours. And when it pours, streets flood. This causes problems with the infrastructure...

Congress reports U.S. will lose $54 billion annually to storms
A recent report from the Congressional Budget Office predicts an alarming $54 billion in hurricane and flood damage...