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Headstones are restored to Poplar Island after 60 years
Gravestones from Poplar Island were returned after six decades, fulfilling a family's dream and marking a significant historical restoration.
In short:
- Poplar Island in the Chesapeake Bay, once lost to erosion, has been restored using dredged material from shipping channels.
- The Howeth family rescued five gravestones from the island in the 1960s and recently returned them as part of the island’s restoration.
- The gravestones were installed in a prominent location on the island, now serving as a historical marker for visitors.
Why this matters:
The erosion of Poplar Island is a poignant reminder of the urgency to address climate change. Each lost acre is not just land disappearing, but a fragment of history washing away, a community's memory sinking beneath the waves.
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Florida's new law mandates flood history disclosure for homebuyers
Florida's new law requires home sellers to disclose flood history to buyers, aiming to mitigate risks in vulnerable areas.
In short:
- The law mandates that sellers provide flood history information, including past insurance claims and federal aid, before a sales contract is executed.
- Florida was one of 18 states without a flood disclosure requirement, despite being highly susceptible to flooding due to climate change.
- While the law is a step forward, it has loopholes and does not require disclosure if no insurance claim was filed or if the property is in a flood zone.
Key quote:
“Having the information will help buyers make more informed and better decisions about protecting what is likely to be their single biggest asset, their homes.”
— Rachel Cleetus, policy director of the Union for Concerned Scientists
Why this matters:
Disclosing flood history helps protect buyers and could prompt better planning decisions in flood-prone areas. However, gaps in the law may leave some risks unaddressed, highlighting the need for more comprehensive measures.
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Melting glaciers reveal Viking pass hidden for centuries
With global warming, glaciers and ice patches high in Norway's mountains are melting, and in their wake revealing a secret history that's been hidden for millennia.
Melting glaciers reveal Viking pass hidden for centuries
With global warming, glaciers and ice patches high in Norway's mountains are melting, and in their wake revealing a secret history that's been hidden for millennia.
Image by Bernd Hildebrandt from Pixabay
Climate change and the village at the end of the world
Ittoqqotoormiit, in the east of Greenland, is probably the most remote village in the world. Only about 350 people live in the tiny hamlet north of the Arctic Circle. Today their unique way of life is under threat.
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Warmest September on record as 'gobsmacking' data shocks scientists
The world's September temperatures were the warmest on record, breaking the previous high by a huge margin, according to the EU climate service.
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Inside the battle to preserve the underwater ghosts of Ontario's Great Lakes
Ontario's Great Lakes region is hailed by many as the greatest shipwreck diving area in the world, but due to invasive species and climate change, the province's rich underwater history might only have a decade or two before it crumbles to dust.
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