“This is unprecedented”: Irish Minister of State for Flood Relief on tropical storm Ophelia
When you hear the word 'hurricane,' you probably don't think about Ireland. But Tropical Storm Ophelia, which has...
New super concrete makes buildings strong enough to withstand magnitude 9 earthquakes
Recent natural disasters such as hurricanes in the Caribbean and earthquakes in Mexico have laid bare the need...
Puerto Rico electricity crisis sparks interest in renewable energy
Hurricane Maria has left swaths of Puerto Rico without power - and millions of people might have to go without...
Strongest storm to hit Puerto Rico in over 80 years made landfall this morning
Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico earlier today as a Category 4 storm. While it had weakened from a Category 5, officials...
How hurricane Irma changed the colors of these Caribbean islands
Hurricane Irma recently hit islands in the Caribbean with the force of a Category 5 storm. And now, NASA satellite...
This image of Hurricane Irma from space will blow your mind
NASA captured an astonishing video of Hurricane Irma from space. Soon after the National Hurricane Center upgraded...
Category 5 Hurricane Irma is one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever
Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a Category 5 storm, and could be one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes...
7 ways you can help people affected by Tropical Storm Harvey
Tropical Storm Harvey is battering the Houston area, affecting over 6.8 million people. With so many people and...
Category 3 storm Hurricane Nicole batters Bermuda
Just days after Hurricane Matthew, Hurricane Nicole is slamming into Bermuda. The Category 3 hurricane battered...
President Obama proclaims state of emergency due to Hurricane Matthew
President Obama announced a state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew's arrival in Florida. His declaration...
This Hamptons beach house is as beautiful as it is weather-proof
The family wanted a home that was open to the beauty of the surrounding nature, while still being closed off from...
Hurricane Patricia is now the strongest tropical cyclone in recorded history
Just off the coast of Mexico swirls a storm that was just measured as the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded....
These States Are Poorly Prepared for Global Warming – Is Yours on the List?
Every state has a plan for what to do in the event of disaster, specifically, a "State Hazard Mitigation Plan,"...
Traditional pole houses may be ideal shelters for a weather-ravaged future
With the unpleasant prediction of more devastating weather patterns over the next twenty years (and beyond), safety...
Why Many Americans May Flee to Alaska in the Coming Decades
Job opportunities, "coolness" factor, and affordability may no longer be the major reasons why Americans move...
Was the Devastating New Jersey Boardwalk Fire Actually Caused by Superstorm Sandy?
Superstorm Sandy wreaked absolute havoc all along the USA's east coast, and in addition to the massive flood damage,...
Q4 Architects’ Tornado-Proof CORE House is an Indestructible Home Within a Home
Q4 Architects recently unveiled the CORE House - a virtually indestructible tornado-proof home designed for communities...
Giant Invasive Predator Tiger Shrimp Settle in the Gulf of Mexico
No one knows quite how the tiger shrimp made their way into the Gulf of Mexico; some suggest that the invasive...
Weather Researchers Say Global Warming Could Point Future Superstorms Away From New York
Believe it or not, climate change could actually save New York City from getting hit by another devastating superstorm...
Climate Change May Actually Steer Future Superstorms Away from NYC But Flooding Remains an Issue
When Hurricane Sandy hit New York last October, it was considered a freak occurrence - a “one in 700 year event”....
World’s Largest Solar-Powered Boat Lands in London, Completes Gulf Stream Environmental Study
Earlier this June, the transatlantic speed record-holding solar catamaran was converted into a scientific platform...
Coastal Areas of NYC Could Be Underwater If Another Sandy-Like Storm Hits in 2100, Say Projections
New projections from the National Weather Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers predict that if carbon...
Studio RMA’s Hi’ilani EcoHouse is America’s First Carbon-Neutral Concrete Structure, and it’s Volcano-Adjacent!
Hawaii is paradise, but building a home there takes an experienced hand and a strong working knowledge of its unique...
Six Flood-Proof Buildings That Can Survive Rising Tides
Floods often come up quickly with almost no warning, so it's imperative to have safe and secure designs, especially...
Florida International University Creates Massive Wall of Wind to Simulate Hurricane Conditions
For homebuilders, constructing a house that can withstand hurricane winds can be tricky, because the only way to...
Stunning Map Details Every Hurricane and Tropical Storm for the Past 150 Years
With Hurricane Issac now in the Gulf of Mexico, John Nelson—a user experience and mapping manager for data visualization...
UK Scientists Suggest ‘Cloud Brightening’ Could Reduce the Severity of Hurricanes
As Hurricane Isaac approaches the Caribbean and is set to continue into the Gulf of Mexico, a team of British scientists...
