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Florida Feels Hurricane Milton’s Outer Bands: Last Call for Evacuations

Climate

October 11, 2024

Florida Feels Hurricane Milton’s Outer Bands: Last Call for Evacuations

Hurricane Milton, a strong Category 4 storm, is set to make landfall on Florida’s Central Gulf Coast overnight on Wednesday. Although the storm may weaken slightly, it is still expected to be a major hurricane, potentially one of the most

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October 3, 2024

Hurricane Helene is the Deadliest Mainland US Hurricane Since Katrina

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has climbed to 200, making it the deadliest hurricane to hit mainland US since Katrina in 2005. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors in the southeastern states, with North Carolina bearing the brunt

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The New Shark Species Emerging from the Depths

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September 25, 2024

The New Shark Species Emerging from the Depths

As humanity explores deeper into the ocean, more and more new shark species are being discovered. It all began with an egg in 1989 when Australian scientists found a peculiar “mermaid’s purse” – a leathery egg case that certain sharks

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How Restoring River Meanders Can Reduce Flood Risks and Revitalize Ecosystems

Climate

September 25, 2024

How Restoring River Meanders Can Reduce Flood Risks and Revitalize Ecosystems

For centuries, meandering rivers have been straightened, but experts now emphasize that restoring their natural bends and curves can help prevent flooding and create healthier habitats for wildlife. Swindale Beck, a stream in Cumbria, located in the heart of the

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Why Transforming Cities into ‘Sponges’ Could Help Combat Flooding

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August 16, 2024

Why Transforming Cities into ‘Sponges’ Could Help Combat Flooding

Kongjian Yu, a Chinese landscape architect and urban planner, redefines how cities manage floodwaters by advocating for nature-based solutions over traditional high-tech, concrete-based infrastructure. As intense storms become more frequent, Yu’s approach offers an innovative alternative to the conventional methods

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June 25, 2024

Revolutionary Tech Could Clean Up One of the World’s Dirtiest Industries, But

On a strip of land in northern Sweden, not far from the Arctic Circle, a new facility is taking shape that could help revolutionize one of the planet’s dirtiest industries: steelmaking. By 2026, if all goes to plan, the site

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