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I tried out a new version of Minecraft to see why environmental storylines help children learn

A new version of Minecraft aims to teach students about coastal erosion, flood resilience and climate adaptation, and shows how children can use computer games to learn about complex situations.

The Conversation

Floods have devalued Australian homes by $42bn. Experts say that’s the cost of ‘a changing climate’

Of the 2m flood-prone houses across the country, at least 70% have had values reduced, a new report by Climate Council and PropTrack has found

The Guardian - AU

Nearly half of UK garden space is paved over, RHS study finds

Homeowners urged to use more robust planting and permeable materials to help mitigate flood risk

The Guardian - UK

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How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives

Hurricanes are America’s most destructive natural hazards, causing more deaths and property damage than any other type of disaster. Since 1980, these powerful tropical storms have done more than US$1.5 trillion in damage and killed more than 7,000 people.

The Conversation

Windows 10's demise could be Linux's gain if the flood of defectors is anything to go by

Are droves of Windows 10 users heading to Linux? One distro saw 100,000 downloads in just two days after Microsoft ended support.

TechRadar

Flash floods threaten to kill Londoners and destroy livelihoods, MPs are warned

Tens of thousands of commercial businesses are at risk, the Commons environmental audit committee was told

Evening Standard

One Year On, Spain's Flood Survivors Rebuild And Remember

When the first autumn rains fell this year, Toni Garcia drew the curtains.

International Business Times

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Is 'Noah from Ghana' Real? Viral 'Ark of Doom' Video Predicting a 3-Year Flood Sparks AI Hoax Debate

Viral videos of 'Noah from Ghana' building an ark and predicting a three-year flood have sparked global debate, with experts calling it an AI-driven hoax.

International Business Times UK

‘This is an outrage’: New York man calls 1-Tom-Plumber when his basement floods. He claims the service took advantage of him

A New York-based single father says he was horrified when his basement began to flood as his water boiler broke. However, after receiving service from 1-Tom-Plumber, he believes the company overcharged him.

The Mary Sue

Deadly floods in Mexico another sign of need for improved severe weather warnings

Torrential rains in east-central Mexico last week have left at least 72 dead and raised concerns about the government's ability to alert people to severe weather

The Independent UK

How to Spot a Used Car That’s Been in a Flood (Before It’s Too Late)

In recent years, extreme weather has led to thousands of flood-damaged cars quietly reappearing on the used market. Many of these vehicles come from hurricane-prone states, cleaned up just enough to look appealing to unsuspecting buyers. Once the water damage sets in, though, problems start piling up in the form…

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'God sent you': bravery saved town from mass tragedy

Residents of a leafy rural village were used to floods and thought they would be safe but a wall of water spared almost nothing and no one.

AAP

‘It’s a trickle – we need a flood’: Northern Gaza is still not seeing enough aid despite ceasefire, humanitarian agencies warn

The ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel has allowed more aid to flow into Gaza – but obstacles remain, particularly in the north

The Independent UK

Europe’s climate is changing fast – here’s how it’s affecting people and the economy

Temperatures across Europe are rising at twice the global average. This alarming trend is leading to more frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, floods and storms.

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11 Cities Retirees May Want To Avoid Moving To Due To Rise in ‘Extreme Weather Events’

Now that the effects of climate change are being severely felt in the U.S., some cities are experiencing an uptick in "extreme weather events."

The Texas Tribune

Texas voters have final say on $20 billion package to secure state’s water supply

No new taxes would be collected for the package that would give the state’s water department $1 billion to spend on projects like cleaning salty water, flood control and reservoirs.

AAP

'Forever missed': the final call before mum swept away

The families of two people killed in an "inland tsunami" have remembered the victims as loving parents and grandparents whose legacies live on.

The Independent UK

Defra identifies five key plant types to help make gardens ‘flood-ready’

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Homeowners urged to use five key plants to make gardens ‘flood ready’

The Department for Environment highlighted five key plant types that can help gardens become ‘flood-ready’

The Independent UK

Choosing right plants for garden can help protect it from flooding – minister

Homeowners are being urged to make their gardens ‘flood ready’ as part of Flood Action Week.

The Guardian - UK

Sponge, baby, sponge to deal with flooding risks

Letters: Alastair Chisholm and Laurie Wilcockson on the steps the government needs to take to ensure we can buy and live in homes without fear of flooding

The Conversation

FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US

Dangerous flooding has damaged neighborhoods in almost every state in 2025, leaving homes a muddy mess. In several hard-hit areas, it wasn’t the first time homeowners found themselves tearing out wet wallboard and piling waterlogged carpet by the curb.

The Texas Tribune

FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood

Advocates are questioning why so many applicants from the flood-ravaged county have not received federal disaster help. Nonprofits are trying to fill in the gaps. The post FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

AAP

Weather bureau defends warning ahead of deadly flood

A senior meteorologist says the weather bureau's warnings were "clear and timely" before a flash flood that killed two people and led to more than 100 rescues.

The Independent UK

A week after floods, swathes of central Mexico reel from devastation

The stench of decay has spread around Poza Rica, one of the areas hardest hit by last week’s torrential rains that flooded central and eastern Mexico

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