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Floods can be a disaster for humans – but for nature, it's boom time

Humans, as a rule, do not like floods. And three years of La Niña rains have meant Australians have had more than enough of floods.

The Conversation

Building in floodplains is still not prohibited, Bulimba Barracks approved by Brisbane City Council

The city has the largest number of existing buildings of any floodplain in Australia, yet Brisbane City Council maintains it does enough as it approves the latest mega-development close to the river.

ABC News

Flood evacuation order issued for Namoi Village as SES warns of sewer system failure

Some residents are choosing to stay in the mostly Aboriginal community of Namoi Village as the state's flood crisis continues.

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Lisburn housing development approved despite flooding fears

"When you have stood in people's homes that have been almost totally demolished by the river, as I have, then you can understand why I am deeply concerned."

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Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines and Australia. What can we learn from the world's devastating floods?

Extreme weather is drowning many parts of the world with countries lacking the resilience and funding to cope with the devastating downpours. What can we learn from these global floods and what solutions are on the table at COP27?

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Winter storm brings rain, snow and flood fears to California

A major winter storm is pounding California, bringing rain and snow to the drought-stricken state along with possible flash flooding in areas recently scarred by wildfires

The Independent UK

Ryan Reynolds joining Tumblr sparks debate about the platform’s future

The film star is the first celebrity to create a Tumblr blog in recent years, sparking fears that a celebrity exodus from Twitter will flood on to Tumblr feeds

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Indian city that turned dirty lake into a natural biofilter shows how to adapt to climate change

The city faces twin crises: a booming population and worsening floods.

Fortune

African nations can’t ‘adapt’ to the climate crisis. Here’s what rich countries must do

There are 37 million people facing starvation in the Horn of Africa. Time for wealthier countries to adopt ‘loss and damage finance’, says climate activist Vanessa Nakate

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Oliver’s home will be protected by beavers

The £350,000 project will help reduce flood risk in the area

Wales Online

CFA volunteer with ex-military vehicle helping Echuca community traverse floodwaters

The ex-military vehicle, owned by a CFA volunteer, is likely to go to other areas as well to help transport school students and members of the community through floodwaters.

ABC News

Melbourne residents warned not to swim at beaches as floods contaminate waterways

Microbes have made their way into water after heavy rain, raising risk of illnesses like gastro and diarrhoea, authorities say

The Guardian - AU

Fears prolonged floods after COVID will take toll on residents' mental health in regional NSW and Victoria

As the border towns of Echuca and Moama enter their third week of major flooding, a health executive says recovery teams are reporting higher levels of distress than might usually be expected.

ABC News

Brumbies trapped in Barmah National Park being flown hay amid rising floodwaters

More than 100 brumbies in Victoria's north have become stranded without food after having moved to higher ground, but a group of volunteers is working desperately to save them.

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Supplies dropped off for New South Wales flood victims

Some NSW residents could remain isolated by floods for weeks as the State Emergency Service continues supply drops and support.

Daily Mirror

Brits warned of extreme weather this winter and 'ignore flood warnings at your peril'

Despite record-breaking temperatures over the summer, communities are being warned not to be complacent and to prepare effectively for potential flooding this winter

Bristol Post

Bristol faces more heatwaves, floods and droughts as climate continues to heat up

A new action plan explores what work the council will take over the next few years to tackle climate change

Reuters

Reeling from floods, Pakistan seeks climate compensation, debt relief

Pakistan's prime minister said his country would need debt relief and would seek compensation for climate damage as it recovers from catastrophic floods that cost the country some $30 billion.

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Towns face isolation as NSW floods persist

There's water everywhere a central western NSW mayor looks, with more still to come, potentially isolating 3500 people in Condobolin.

Newsroom.co.nz

Longterm leases to ease pain of forced climate retreat

Politicians must make tough decisions on when people have to abandon their homes, and how to compensate them.

Daily Record

Flood warning in force 'until further notice' as Ayrshire coast to be battered

The Met Office say that the flooding of homes and businesses is likely.

The Guardian - AU

A pub with no gas: Lithgow residents rely on each other after flooding ruptures pipeline

‘It seemed like the community was just left to do your best with what you have,’ one local says

The Guardian - AU

‘Smells like sewage’: blackwater from Victorian floods causes mass fish deaths

‘We’re measuring for E. coli,’ says state’s chief environmental scientist who advises: ‘Stay out of the water’

The Guardian - UK

Weather patterns may lead to flooding in February, Met Office warns

Government embarks on campaign to raise awareness over weather threat as England remains in drought

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Leaders Gather to Talk Climate at Sharm el-Sheikh

More than 100 world leaders are about to discuss a worsening problem that scientists’ call Earth’s biggest challenge. Nearly 50 heads of states or governments on Monday will take the stage in the first day of high-level international climate talks in Egypt with more to come in the following days.…

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