What is a flash flood? A civil engineer explains
Flash flooding is a specific type of flooding that occurs in a...
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Forecasters trim hurricane season outlook a bit, still busy
This hurricane season may be a tad quieter than forecasters initially thought...
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Coyotes are here to stay in North American cities – here’s how to appreciate them from a distance
Coyotes have become practically ubiquitous across the lower 48 United States, and...
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Feds target US companies caught in lucrative shark fin trade
It’s one of the seafood industry’s most gruesome...
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Flood maps show US vastly underestimates contamination risk at old industrial sites
Climate science is clear: Floodwaters are a growing risk for many American...
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Brooklyn Bird Watch: July 25
Today, Brooklyn Bird Watch features a Heather Wolf close-up of the...
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FEMA report: Flood insurance hikes will drive 1M from market
When questioned by members of Congress, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said...
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Biden announces new climate change actions but holds an emergency declaration in reserve
On July 20, 2022, President Joe Biden traveled to a former coal...
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Human garbage is a plentiful but dangerous source of food for polar bears finding it harder to hunt seals on dwindling sea ice
More than 50 hungry polar bears invaded the Russian coastal village of...
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