The report, which described wildlife and human habitat blurring during the flood, found 59 substances exceeded pan-Canadian environmental quality guidelines, and in some cases, concentrations grew as flood waters receded.
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Watch: Vancouverites share videos of massive floods caused by king tide
The influx of rain, snow melt, and a king tide storm has caused flooding across parts of Metro Vancouver.
Continue reading‘Tiger dams’ installed at Hollywood Broadwalk to alleviate flooding ahead of heavy rain
There’s a new way the City of Hollywood is protecting businesses and residents from flooding.
Bright orange barriers, also known as “tiger dams,” were made by U.S. Flood Control and have been placed along a half a mile stretch to help with future flooding.
Continue readingFlooding, gusty winds forecast for Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach. Secure holiday trim
The National Weather Service in Miami issued a flood watch Wednesday for large parts of South Florida while forecasters warned gusty winds plaguing the region over the next several days could blow away your holiday decorations.
Continue readingTechnology Corner Profile – AON
Low productivity and a low digitization rate have sparked an influx of new technology
being developed, which has the potential to make a profound impact on the risks
involved on construction projects and within asset management such as safety risk and
design risk.
City agencies kick off training for flood protection ahead of hurricane season
Members of New York City’s agencies took part in a special training at the Brooklyn Army Terminal to ensure they’re reading for the hurricane season.
Continue readingCoastal Flood Warning in effect as tiger dams are removed in Volusia County
A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for the Volusia County Coast until 4 a.m. Wednesday. The high tide of greatest concern will be early Wednesday as tide levels look to be naturally a bit higher then.
Continue readingA Godzilla El Nino Is Still Forecasted, How Will This Impact The Hurricane Season?
In this video we are looking at the very latest on ENSO as newest model guidance shows a “Godzilla El Nino” developing as early as Early Fall 2023. But what does this mean for the Pacific hurricane and the Atlantic hurricane seasons?
Continue readingFed directs big banks to disclose how they are preparing for climate change risks
The six largest banks in the U.S. have until the end of July to show the impact that climate change could have on their operations, according to details of a pilot program the Federal Reserve unveiled Tuesday.
Continue readingWhat Happens When All The Glaciers Melt?
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why freshwater is important for the ocean.
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