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    UK Faces Second-Worst Harvest on Record Amid Climate Change

    UK Faces Second-Worst Harvest on Record Amid Climate Change

    In England, wet weather brought on by climate change has led to the second-worst harvest on record, affecting everything from wine grapes to wheat. As The Guardian reported, a longer stretch of cold, wet weather from fall to early summer has led to wine grape harvests that are down by 33% to 75%, depending on […]

    Hurricane Helene Death Toll Tops 200

    Hurricane Helene Death Toll Tops 200

    On Thursday, the death toll from Hurricane Helene rose to at least 200, according to authorities, the Associated Press reported. Helicopters searched for survivors above washed-out bridges, while rescuers hiked through the wilderness. After pummeling Florida’s Gulf Coast, the powerful Category 4 storm dumped over 40 trillion gallons of rainfall — enough to fill up […]

    Construction Begins on New Bison Bridges in UK

    Construction Begins on New Bison Bridges in UK

    Construction has started in the UK on two of four new bison bridges that will enable the animals to cross through forested areas while allowing human visitors to observe the wildlife from the bridges above. The project, totaling £1 million (about $1.33 million), includes four bridges that people can use to safely observe the UK’s […]

    New Tool Reveals Repeated Flooding at Properties Around the U.S.

    New Tool Reveals Repeated Flooding at Properties Around the U.S.

    A new tool from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) maps properties that experience repeated flooding around the U.S. NRDC found more than 250,000 properties in the country have made multiple insurance claims under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The tool and report, called Flooded Again, maps out areas with the highest repetitive loss […]