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People power: How scientists built an accurate, catchment-wide flood model
It wasn't just data from maps, machines and rainfall readings that led CSIRO scientists to build Australia's most ...
Nearly a billion people will be affected by a scarcity of water by 2100, researchers say
In an analysis of the best available Earth systems models, Northeastern researchers found that by the turn of the next ...
Floods are getting more dangerous around the country
New York, North Carolina, New Mexico and Texas have all suffered serious flooding this month. Climate change is causing even ...
How the Tulalip Tribes are using a helicopter to restore a salmon river
PILCHUCK RIVER, Snohomish County — With a thunderous roar, the Chinook helicopter emerged above the treetops. Four uprooted ...
Texas: Kerrville faces flash flood warning amid ‘life-threatening situation’ – which other areas are under threat?
In Kerrville, authorities went door to door to some homes after midnight on Sunday and warned residents that further flooding ...
Heavy rains in Texas pause search efforts for flood victims and damage homes elsewhere
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — More heavy rains in Texas on Sunday temporarily paused a weeklong search for victims of catastrophic ...
Search efforts paused as more flooding rains hit Central Texas
The Kerr County sheriff paused search efforts Sunday because of more flooding from heavy rain in Central Texas. Oklahoma, ...
Idaho weather officials warn of water shortages, fire risk. Here’s why
For farmers, the past several months have been “really tough for them and their crops,” an Idaho wheat commissioner said.
Troubled Lake Washington sockeye off to slow start this year
This year's Lake Washington sockeye run is off to a rough start, but a salmon-trucking project by the Fish and Wildlife Department and Muckleshoot Indian Tribe aims to help.