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.
Aug. 21, 2023 • ~7 min
A new study shows that river barriers, similar to those built by beavers, can protect areas at risk of flooding by storing water upstream.
Forecasters warned of ‘potentially historic rainfall’ and ‘dangerous to locally catastrophic flooding.’ A hurricane scientist explains what El Niño, a heat dome and mountains have to do with the risk.
Forecasters are warning of a destructive storm for Mexico and the US Southwest – with El Niño, a heat dome and the mountains all playing a role.
Forecasters are warning of a destructive storm for Mexico and the US Southwest – with El Niño, a heat dome and the mountains all playing a role.
Investment in ‘hydromet systems’ using technologies from AI to SMS would provide a nine-to-one ROI in saved lives and assets across African nations.
The bad news: This extreme heat is probably going to stick around for a couple more years.
Three tips from climate communication research on how to talk about climate change during extreme weather events.
The bad news: This extreme heat is probably going to stick around for a couple more years.
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