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Block-by-block data and real-time flood forecasts could save lives thanks to a new machine learning technique.
The extreme flooding and mudslides across California in recent weeks took many drivers by surprise. Sinkholes swallowed cars, highways became fast-moving rivers of water,...
What communities can do to address the 4 reasons why affordable housing takes longer to recover after disasters like hurricanes
How a community recovers after a disaster like Hurricane Ian is often a “chicken and egg” question: Which returns first – businesses or households?
Businesses...
58% of infectious diseases affecting people can get worse due to climate change.
Climate change can exacerbate a full 58% of the infectious diseases that humans come in contact with worldwide, from common waterborne viruses to deadly...
A flash flood is what?
Flash flooding is a specific type of flooding that occurs in a short time frame after a precipitation event – generally less than six...
Canada is facing enormous physical expenses as a result of climate change, making net zero an excellent investment.
There has been a lot of discussion in Canada lately about the financial costs of achieving the country’s climate targets. And rightly so. The...
