Massive floods have been sweeping the globe lately. British Columbia flood of 2021, Pakistan flood of 2022, Hurricane Ian, New Zealand, Las Vegas, Kentucky, Yellowstone National Park flood, and floods in California are all recent examples of such tragic flooding. And many are blaming climate change. But at the same time, we’re also seeing record... Continue Reading →
As the water starts to slowly recede, Pakistan is facing waves of disaster that will be felt for years Margaret Evans CBC News Oct. 15, 2022 He may be one of the youngest victims of Pakistan’s devastating floods. A baby not yet born when record-breaking monsoon rains triggered flooding that swallowed up much of the... Continue Reading →
After the flood
Extreme Weather Is ‘New Normal’ Thanks To Decades Of Climate Inaction
“Extreme temperatures and extreme weather events like this are the new normal—a new normal that has been brought to us by decades of climate inaction,” says Chris Hayes. . Source . See also: The People Breaking The Simplest Rule Of Climate Change: Don’t Go Backwards ... also by Chris Hayes (note some of the comments from... Continue Reading →
Honest Government Ad | The Floods 🌊
The Australian Government has made an ad about this summer’s floods and it’s surprisingly honest and informative. 🇦🇺👽🌊 Commenter: I'm not even Australian but I can feel the pain behind the humour...you guys do an awesome job calling your leadership out, we need more people like you around the world. Source...
Apollo Beach, Florida, is a maze of canals lined with hundreds of houses perched right near the water’s edge. The whole community, just south of Tampa, is only about 3 feet above sea level, meaning it’s at risk from storm surge as sea levels rise. Homebuyers along the U.S. coasts can check each property’s flood... Continue Reading →
Coastal home buyers are ignoring rising flood risks, despite clear warnings and rising insurance premiums
We need to talk about these floods | with Sue Higginson
In which I talk with Lismore local, farmer, mother/grandmother, and kickass environmental lawyer Sue Higginson about the incredible community response to these devstating floods; the acts of heroism that saved hundreds of lives; Morrison's shitty visit to Lismore and the woeful governmenmt response; as well as the Sharma v Sussan Ley federal court case, and... Continue Reading →