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Canada’s Known for Years Indigenous Peoples in BC Aren’t Safe From Flooding
A system of dikes meant to protect the Lower Mainland from flooding excludes many First Nations. The federal government admits some have “no dike protection at all.”
Floods Are So Bad Farmers Are Rescuing Cows With Sea-Doos in British Columbia
One person is confirmed dead and others are missing as torrential rain, floods, and mudslides devastate the Canadian province.
Flash Floods Are Proof That Climate Disaster Is Already Here
The catastrophic floods in London, Germany, Belgium, China and India are a wake-up call for the world.
‘Mom, I Don’t Think I Can Make It’: Inside the Subway Train Flooded by Extreme Rainfall
At least 12 people died in the subway system as a record-breaking rainstorm hit central China.
Dozens Dead and More Missing After ‘Catastrophic’ Flooding in Germany
The political leader of one of the worst affected states warns that the region needs more urgent help.
Black Homes Are Flooding Due to Racist Policies, Says Company Being Sued for Those Policies
A new study from the real estate company Redfin shows how racist housing policies have made Black neighborhoods more vulnerable to flooding than white ones. Meanwhile, Redfin is accused of helping keep those same neighborhoods segregated.
Record Flooding Kills at Least 200 in Africa's Sahel Region
Unprecedented rainfall has displaced hundreds of thousands, and led experts to warn of potential food shortages.
This Map Shows Which U.S. Homes Will Flood Over the Next 30 Years Due to Climate Change
Millions of Americans have no idea they're living in a flood zone. Now you can look up every property in the U.S. and see the flood risk for yourself.
Worst Take of the Week: Storm Dennis Flooded Your Home? Have £500!
Boris Johnson will generously cover your first four nights at a local Travelodge – breakfast not included.
The Rains that Just Started Falling on Australia's Fires Are a ‘Double-Edged Sword’
The storms create new dangers, like the risk of flash flooding and landslides.
Jakarta’s Floods Are Yet Another Wake-Up Call on Climate Change
Nearly 93,000 people have been forced to abandon their homes, while 60 have died.
Venice's Council Rejected Climate Change Reform – Then Their Room Flooded
Here today, gone-dola tomorrow.