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Juneau glacier flooding leaves residents looking for long-term solutions
Juneau, Alaska, United States
11 Aug 2024
Background
Climate change could be worsening the northern housing crunch
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
15 Jul 2024
CBC
Background
Millions in the US prepare for more sweltering heat as floodwaters inundate parts of the Midwest
Brandon, South Dakota, United States
23 Jun 2024
Anchorage Daily News- The Associated Press
Background
City investigating water outflow as Yellowknife forced to draw from bay to replenish reservoir
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
21 Jun 2024
CBC
Background
Last year’s record outburst flood took Juneau by surprise. As Suicide Basin refills, scientists are working to improve their forecasts.
Juneau, Alaska, United States
7 Jun 2024
Alaska Public Media
Background
What's Causing Russia's Record Floods?
Orenburg, Orenburg, Russia
18 Apr 2024
The Moscow Times
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As the permafrost melts, the houses in Nunapitchuk are breaking down
Nunapitchuk, Alaska, United States
12 Jan 2024
Alaska Public Media
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Extreme flooding on Alaska’s Arctic highway caused thaw-induced sinking in later years
Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, United States
31 Oct 2023
Alaska Public Media
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Many municipalities have not upgraded sewage systems to cope with flash-flooding
Sweden
16 Oct 2023
Background
After a disaster like Juneau’s August flood, mental health can be a neglected part of the recovery
Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau, Alaska, United States
6 Sep 2023
Alaska Public Media
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The Hokksund family has water in their living room for the second time – probably won't be able to move home until next year
Drammen, Buskerud, Norway
28 Aug 2023
NRK
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Bjørn Ole (13) was sucked into pipes in the floodwaters
Knapstad, Viken, Norway
28 Aug 2023
NRK
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FEMA officials arrive in Juneau to assess flood damage
Juneau, Alaska, United States
23 Aug 2023
Juneau Empire
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Juneau’s worst glacial outburst flood destroys homes and displaces residents
Juneau, Alaska, United States
7 Aug 2023
Alaska Public Media
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As the climate warms, the face of Denali National Park changes
Denali National Park, Alaska
17 Jul 2023
Anchorage Daily News
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83,000 Hawaii homes dispose of sewage in cesspools. Rising sea levels will make the mess worse.
Waialua, Hawaii, United States
10 Jul 2023
Anchorage Daily News
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Citizen observers help scientists predict breakup flooding
Tanana, Alaska, United States
5 May 2023
Anchorage Daily News
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Y-K Delta women describe the realities of living with climate change for foreign dignitaries
Newtok, Alaska, United States
5 Apr 2023
Alaska Public Media
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Winter Travel, Access and Changing Snow and Ice Conditions
Copper River Basin
1 Apr 2023
Winter Travel, Access, and Changing Snow and Ice Conditions in Alaska’s Copper River Basin
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Partial Easing of Evacuation Orders in East Fjords Announced
Seyðisfjörður, East, Iceland
31 Mar 2023
Iceland Review
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Water crisis in Catalonia
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
29 Mar 2023
NRK
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California's 'phantom lake' returns with a vengeance, unearthing a bitter history of water
Stratford, California, United States
28 Mar 2023
Los Angeles Times
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In northernmost Alaska, a battle is on to limit the damages of permafrost thaw
Utqiaġvik, Alaska, United States
4 Jan 2023
KTOO
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Garbage collection from the coast and tundra after the storm was completed in the village of Rytkuchi
18 Nov 2022
Prochukotku
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As support streams in, one village still accounting for what was lost in Western Alaska storm
Golovin, Alaska, United States
24 Sep 2022
Anchorage Daily News
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Western Alaska braces for strong storm and possible floods
Kotzebue, Alaska, United States
16 Sep 2022
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Arctic lakes are vanishing in surprise climate finding
Arctic Alaska
30 Aug 2022
Phys.org
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Officials believe Hooper Bay's sewage lagoon broke open due to cold followed by rain
Hooper Bay, Alaska, United States
25 Feb 2022
KTOO
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Weather year 2021
Norway
31 Dec 2021
Meteorologisk institutt
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Miles from the sea, a Portland neighborhood finds itself in a new flood zone
Portland, Maine, United States
5 Dec 2021
Press Herald
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Flood-displaced elder yearns to go home to Jean Marie River
Jean Marie River, Northwest Territories, Canada
28 Sep 2021
CBC
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A midwestern town moved uphill to survive the elements. Can others do the same?
Valmeyer, Illinois, United States
21 Aug 2021
the Guardian
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How Cows Destroyed an Entire Marine Ecosystem in California
The Southern California Bight, USA
21 Jun 2021
Atlas Obscura
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Contamination from December rain disaster forces Haines farmers to vacate land
Haines, Alaska, United States
4 Jun 2021
Alaska Public Media
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Elders in Líídlįį Kúę reflect on spring breakup, then and now
Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada
4 May 2021
CBC
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Climate change is worsening water scarcity in rural Alaska says study
Alaska
21 Apr 2021
Eye on the Arctic
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Australian islanders' homes being ‘eaten away’ by rising sea levels
Masig Island, Torres Strait, Australia
15 Apr 2021
The Independent
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Sea level rise is killing trees along the Atlantic coast, creating 'ghost forests'
Atlantic Coastal Plain, United States
6 Apr 2021
The Conversation
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Alaska could see more dangerous thunderstorms as Arctic sea ice melts and evaporation increases
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
24 Feb 2021
Anchorage Daily News
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Deadly skin disease in dolphins linked to climate change
Gulf of Mexico
20 Dec 2020
CTVNews
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Parts of Eskifjörður Also To Be Evacuated Due To Risk of Mudslides
Seyðisfjörður, East, Iceland
18 Dec 2020
Iceland Review
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Governor declares a disaster for storm-damaged Southeast
Juneau, Alaska, United States
5 Dec 2020
Juneau Empire
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Dozens of Haines residents evacuated from their homes as rain and landslides continue
Haines, Alaska, United States
5 Dec 2020
KHNS Haines
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Changing climate means more landslides in future, scientists say in wake of Haines disaster
Haines, Alaska, United States
3 Dec 2020
Chilkat Valley News
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Red Dog Mine starts water purification project
Red Dog Mine, Alaska, United States
11 Sep 2020
The Arctic Sounder
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Permafrost thaw results in $20 million in water management expenses for Alaska zinc mine
Red Dog Mine, Alaska, United States
2 Sep 2020
Anchorage Daily News
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Dramatic growth in glacial lakes globally
Nepal
31 Aug 2020
CTV News, Calgary
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Rivers are threatened by both shallowing and flooding
Черкесск, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya, Russia
3 Aug 2020
Российская газета
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Scientists, forecasters ask Alaskans for river breakup information
College, Alaska, United States
23 Apr 2020
UAF news and information
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Nova Scotia town sinking as sea levels rising
Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada
17 Dec 2019
CBC News
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New report sheds more light on climate change impacts to Alaska Native villages
Alaska, United States
22 Nov 2019
Alaska Public Media
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Their Islands Are Being Eroded. So Are Their Human Rights, They Say.
Masig Island, Torres Strait, Australia
12 May 2019
New York Times
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Greenland Is Falling Apart
Greenland Ice Sheet
23 Apr 2019
The Atlantic
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Huerfano County prepares for potentially major flooding
Walsenburg, Colorado, United States
6 Mar 2019
KOAA.com
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2018 was the 4th-warmest year on record, NOAA and NASA reveal
6 Feb 2019
CBC
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Thawing of Earth 3rd pole; could affect 1.9 billion people, study says
Hindu Kush Himalaya
4 Feb 2019
CBC
Background
Inuvik infrastructure may not be ready for climate change
Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada
28 Jan 2019
CBC
Background
The pursuit of climate change
Sør-Odal, Hedmark, Norway
12 Jan 2019
NRK, Norsk Rikskringkasting
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UK climate getting warmer and wetter, says Met Office
United Kingdom
2 Nov 2018
Sky News
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Wisconsin Reservation Offers A Climate Success Story And A Warning
Odanah, Wisconsin, United States
15 Aug 2018
NPR.org
Background
Photos: How climate change is transforming Canada
Canada
26 Jul 2018
Canadian Geographic
Background
The catastrophic thermokarst lake drainage events of 2018 in northwestern Alaska: fast-forward into the future
Kotzebue, Alaska
1 Jun 2018
The Cryosphere
Background
New Study Finds 8 Islands Swallowed By Rising Sea Level
Nahlap Island, Micronesia
9 Sep 2017
Forbes
Background
400 plus Alaskans received financial assistance from FEMA, application deadline is Nov. 22
Nome, Alaska, United States
KNOM Radio Mission
Background
'We need people to keep their head': Grocers, suppliers struggle to refill empty shelves in flooded B.C.
Rosedale, British Columbia, Canada
Financial Post
Background
Fuel contamination the next concern in flood-ravaged Hay River, N.W.T. | CBC News
Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada
CBC
Background
First Nation warns of 'ecocide' as spring melt poses risk to tailings pond at Yukon mine site
Mt. Nansen, Mine
CBC
Background
Canada’s disappearing coastline
Canada's Beaches
The Globe and Mail
Background
Girdwood faces high costs to repair aftermath of record-breaking storm, official says
Girdwood, Alaska, United States
Anchorage Daily News look
Background
New rivers in the North? Scientists identify how the dissection of Arctic landscapes is changing with accelerating climate change
Axel Heiberg Island
ScienceDaily
Background
Why Saving World’s Peatlands Can Help Stabilize the Climate
Yale E360
Background
Study finds future snowmelt could have costly consequences on infrastructure
Phys.Org
Background
Here’s why downpour in Florida just wouldn’t stop
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
DC News Now | Washington, DC
Background
Kenai Peninsula borough declares flooding emergency
Sterling, Alaska, United States
Anchorage Daily News
Background
Evacuation alerts in areas of Tagish, Marsh Lake, and Lewes River Road
Marsh Lake, Yukon, Canada
CBC
Background
Flooding in Finland is getting worse, new climate report says
Finland
Yle Uutiset
Background
As lower Kuskokwim River breaks up, Bethel sees highest river gauge level in almost 20 years
Bethel, Alaska, United States
Alaska Public Media
Background
Flood risk higher due to rising freezing levels and rain melting snowpack
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Castanet
Background
Citizen observers help scientists predict breakup flooding
Tanana, Alaska, United States
Anchorage Daily News
Background
Africa's most populous city is battling floods and rising seas. It may soon be unlivable, experts warn
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
CNN
Background
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