Floods are already the most common and among the most deadly disasters in the United States. As global warming continues to exacerbate sea level rise and extreme weather, flood-prone areas around the country are […]
‘Amphibious’ houses are designed to float during floods
“Buoyant blocks are installed under the building. When floodwaters rise, the house rises with it. Vertical rails anchored in the ground ensure it floats straight up and returns to the […]
TMX pipeline and B.C.’s climate tragedy
“There was a point in time over the summer where workers had to stop working because it was too hot, there was a point in the summer where multiple sites […]
Water World News
Extraordinary’ increase of coastal flooding in US due to sea level rise, report says The Atlantic and Gulf Coasts have seen an uptick in high-tide flooding since 2000 Hawaii’s islands […]
NCA 4: U.S. Caribbean
Historically, the U.S. Caribbean region has experienced relatively stable seasonal rainfall patterns, moderate annual temperature fluctuations, and a variety of extreme weather events, such as tropical storms, hurricanes, and drought. […]