Tiny pores on the surface of plant leaves that are sensitive to carbon dioxide may contribute significantly to future flooding as a result of increasing atmospheric pollution. picked by misswinkle 1 year ago

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - A possible tornado toppled trees in Nebraska and record flooding chased people from their Indiana homes early Sunday as the Midwest braced for still more violent weather. picked by bevissimo 3 months ago

Before and after.

(Hopefully these images aren't a dupe, I did search) picked by cb__ 4 months ago

A tiny Alaska village eroding into the Arctic Ocean sued two dozen oil, power and coal companies Tuesday, claiming that the large amounts of greenhouse gases they emit contribute to global warming that threatens the community's existence.

The lawsuit has been billed, the most dangerous in america picked by doggylives 4 months ago

Climate change and rising sea levels are posing huge threats to the historic city of Bergen on Norway's west coast. Large areas of downtown face submersion, and the ancient wharf known as Bryggen is especially vulnerable. picked by suebe 1 year ago

The lesson here? Dispose of your underwear properly. picked by gnikgnok 1 year ago

The 911 calls started flooding in last May. The caller responded to emergency operators with bodily noises, muttering and pressing beep tones. picked by dollyllama 7 months ago

The father of a Hull man who died in raging floodwaters when he became stuck in grating has criticised the fire service's attempts to rescue him. picked by pjanaway 1 year ago

"Before the dam was built in 1963, the Colorado River was warm and muddy, and natural flooding built up sandbars that are essential to native plant and fish species. The river is now cool and clear, its sediment blocked by the dam." picked by gammerus 6 months ago

The worst floods in 60 years hit UK. Here are some pictures taken by residents. picked by Galoot 1 year ago

A Dallas homeowner has been fighting Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for $5,000 that he claims the agency owes him because they caused flooding to his rent house. Finally, the 89-year-old won the case, but DART is appealing. Also, e-mails uncovered from the former chair of DART reveal a disturbing trend within the agency. picked by 7mmantle 2 months ago

"Some parts of the country have suffered from serious floods, and pork supplies were tight, so after the Commerce Ministry discussed it with other relevant government departments, we decided to use the meat reserve." picked by punthe 1 year ago