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Mitigating the widespread damage caused by flooding can be complex, but one solution gaining momentum is banning basements. Basements are the first places to flood, and some researchers say continuing to construct them means expensive repairs for homeowners and places tenants in vulnerable situations.

At least 242 million children in 85 countries had their schooling interrupted last year because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather, the United Nations Children's Fund said in a new report on Friday.

An analysis released Wednesday by the Senate Committee on the Budget found that the rate at which insurance contracts are being dropped rose significantly in recent years, particularly in states most exposed to climate risks. In all, 1.9 million policies were not renewed.

It’s time to add one more contingency to your travel plans: a major natural disaster.

The US and the UK among countries with low dependence on fossil fuels criticized for ‘hypocrisy’ on climate pledges

The mother of a boy who died a year ago in a Nova Scotia flood says her grief returns daily, along with frustration over what she considers the province's slow pace in reforming its preparations for climate disasters.

The mayors of three British Columbia communities devastated by flooding in November 2021 are calling for changes in how the federal government dispenses disaster relief after their applications were denied.

Among their benefits, green roofs can both offset flooding and help to moderate temperatures, all while providing a richer and more vibrant skyline.

The most urgent need is drinking water, but food and personal hygiene products are also in short supply. Other Brazilian states are mobilizing trucks with donations bound for Rio Grande do Sul.

The most recent major flood happened in 2022. It forced more than 2,000 residents to flee and left hundreds of homes damaged or in need of replacement. Some 500 residents are still unable to return, the lawsuit says.

Festival attendees are braving the elements as climate change accelerates, sometimes with grave consequences.

The state is spending big on adapting to sea level rise, but Republicans don't want to name the cause.

Industry representatives have characterized the lawsuits as a “waste of taxpayer resources” and contended that climate change should be addressed by Congress, not the courts.

Clean Foundation pilots Flood Retrofit Program in two municipalities.

Canada lacks up-to-date, accessible and location-specific information about climate hazards such as floods and wildfires, undermining the ability of governments, developers and homebuyers to make good choices.