Ice storms, January downpours, heavy snow, no snow: Diagnosing ‘warming winter syndrome’
As the climate changes and weather warms, the freezing line is shifting, bringing rain and ice to regions not prepared for it.
Richard B. (Ricky) Rood, Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering and School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan •
conversation
Jan. 25, 2024 • ~8 min
Jan. 25, 2024 • ~8 min
Why beaver-like dams can protect communities from flooding – new research
A new study shows that river barriers, similar to those built by beavers, can protect areas at risk of flooding by storing water upstream.
Valentine Muhawenimana, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental Engineering, Cardiff University •
conversation
Aug. 21, 2023 • ~7 min
Aug. 21, 2023 • ~7 min
Cloud seeding can increase rain and snow, and new techniques may make it a lot more effective – podcast
Cloud seeding – spraying materials into clouds to increase precipitation – has been around for nearly 80 years. But only recently have scientists been able to measure how effective it really is.
Nehal El-Hadi, Science + Technology Editor & Co-Host of The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation •
conversation
May 4, 2023 • ~7 min
May 4, 2023 • ~7 min
Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepare
Nationally, 57% of the population says they’re not prepared for a flood disaster. Surveys and disasters show that those most at risk are least prepared.
Smitha Rao, Assistant Professor of Social Work, The Ohio State University •
conversation
April 27, 2023 • ~7 min
April 27, 2023 • ~7 min
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