How the humble Sphagnum moss can become our protector against floods
Bio-engineering at its finest.
Tag: flood
Europe’s deadly floods were much more likely because of climate change
We urgently have to scale up climate action -- or face the consequences.
NASA says U.S. coastal cities should expect frequent high-tide floods by mid-2030, and the Moon is partly to blame
We're more to blame but that doesn't make for catchy headlines.
Mythological fake news: 3000-year-old Babylonian tablet that inspired biblical Noah is based on trickster god
The more things change, the more they stay the same: manipulation isn't a new concept, it's been around since the ...
Historic flood hits Venice — kills two, destroys historic landmarks
More than 85% of the city has been affected by the high tides which have been linked to climate change.
Sea level rise could threaten 300,000 US coastal homes, in the “business-as-usual” scenario
A problem that will certainly strike close to home for many people.
Legendary Chinese mega flood was real: 4,000 years ago the Yellow river spewed four trillion gallons of water
Once thought a mere legend, now a scientific fact.
Mississippi river might become unnavigable blocking vital shipping route
(c)Seth Perlman/AP Portions of the longest river in America, the Mississippi, are at risk of becoming unnavigable, spelling serious economic ...
Levees at work against Mississippi flood
Due to weeks of continuous heavy rain, coupled with a runoff from an unusually snowy winter, thousands of homes and ...
Mississippi flood leads to hoards of animal refugees
VICKSBURG, MS - MAY 10: A home is surrounded by floodwater May 10, 2011 in Vicksburg, MS. Late this Monday, ...