Resilience
A Black woman with a stethoscope listening to the pregnant belly of another Black woman

Doulas are crafting a climate disaster blueprint for pregnant people

In Florida, a new pilot program teaches doulas how to prepare pregnant people for hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heat — addressing a growing climate and maternal health crisis.
19thnews.org
floating homes on seacoast

What if flood-threatened homes could float?

Elizabeth English noticed many raised homes floated up with Hurricane Katrina’s flood waters and remained structurally sound after the water receded, dropping them back onto their foundations.
lailluminator.com
Brown-skinned hand grasping cocoa pod

Green by tradition: Africa's path to lower carbon footprint

Climate change is wreaking havoc across the globe, and Africa is no exception. Yet, the continent is turning to its roots, leveraging indigenous knowledge and practices to cut carbon emissions. These community-driven initiatives are showing promising results.
www.dw.com
coral reef with tropical fish

2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s bleaching and devastation

The crucial reef-building corals were decimated by a marine heat wave in the Florida Keys. Can advances in restoration help them recover?
theconversation.com
Solar panels on a background of blue sky with a flagpole and the flag of Puerto Rico

A judge told feds to consider solar for Puerto Rico. Will Trump bite?

The administration is diverting funds that had been set aside for renewable energy to support the island's storm-battered grid.
www.eenews.net
A rustic boat sitting on a beach beside the ocean

Madagascar’s political and environmental crisis: Could restoring coral reefs help?

In southwest Madagascar, a community-led project is sinking limestone “starter” reefs to restore fish without restricting fishing. The experiment aims to bolster food security and track health gains as climate change and overfishing strain some of the planet’s most biodiverse reefs.

www.vox.com
Satellite view of hurricane

FEMA payments lag for N.C. counties that spent big on Helene cleanup

A year after Hurricane Helene, North Carolina communities that exhausted their budgets on storm cleanup and recovery are still waiting for FEMA reimbursement.
www.washingtonpost.com
coastal resilience storm surge rising seas

How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives

Storm surge is the No. 1 cause of deaths and damage during a hurricane, yet detailed storm surge forecasts are difficult to create. AI could turn that around.
theconversation.com
Arctic landscape partially snow-covered

What happens when the ice melts? Three women in Alaska are sounding an alarm.

Paintings, poems and science are on display at the Museum of the North in Fairbanks, illustrating the shared impact when carbon is released from the permafrost.
www.nytimes.com
An illustration of a glass bottle floating in water with the word HELP inside of it.

FEMA cuts disaster aid, leaving states fending for themselves

President Trump has said he wants to eventually shift the burden of disaster relief and recovery onto states. It’s already happening.
www.nytimes.com
A aerial view of a flooded neighborhood.

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

In general, people are moving to safer homes after disasters, but the vast majority are selling, meaning someone else is now taking on that risk. Buyout programs can help.
theconversation.com
Flooded road with sign "Water Over Road."

FEMA denied or didn’t advance most Kerr County flood requests

Advocates are questioning why so many applicants from the flood-ravaged Texas county have not received federal disaster help. Nonprofits are trying to fill in the gaps.

www.texastribune.org
Forest dwelling Ecuadorian Kichwa tribesman

How a declaration of ancestral wisdom is changing law, science and our understanding of the world

José Gualinga discusses his Kichwa People of Sarayaku’s visionary Living Forest Declaration and the importance of collaborating across cultures and areas of expertise.
insideclimatenews.org
An aerial view of a whale with a school of fish

Drone surveys offer early warnings on whale health and survival

Scientists are using drones and photogrammetry to track how climate change is affecting whales’ health, growth, and reproduction. By analyzing aerial images, researchers can spot pregnancy trends and size changes in right whales and orcas, providing critical early insights into population declines.

news.mongabay.com
Wildland firefighters conducting prescribed burning

Tribes revive fire practices to protect forests from modern wildfires

The Post followed cultural burning practices, an Indigenous tradition now permitted under California law and used to help protect forests from wildfires.
www.washingtonpost.com
a boat tied to a dock in a flooded area.

EPA canceled $20 million flood protection grant to Alaska, parts of which just flooded

The remote village of Kipnuk planned to use the money to protect against flooding. On Sunday, it was inundated.
www.nytimes.com
the sun is setting over the city of london.

UK must prepare buildings for 2C rise in global temperature, government told

Climate advisers warn that current plans to protect against extreme weather are inadequate.

www.theguardian.com
A man installs solar panels on a roof.

Incarcerated Texans rebuild their lives through this rooftop solar program

Houston’s Fifth Ward harnesses the sun to power homes and new beginnings for returning citizens as federal support for climate justice programs wavers.
capitalbnews.org
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