Mother plucker: Steel fingers guided by AI pluck weeds rapidly and autonomously
Robot that uses AI to pull weeds may reduce poisonous herbicide use by 70% for some crops.
‘We Knew This Was Coming’: Deadly Himalayan Dam Burst Was Predicted by Scientists
The climate crisis is melting ice in the Himalayas, threatening to overflow glacial lakes as the Indian government rushes to build new dams.
India floods: 14 killed and 102 missing after lake overflows and highways washed away
Catastrophic overflow of Lhonak Lake in state of Sikkim caused a dam to partially collapse and submerged army bases
‘Disastrous beyond comprehension’: 10,000 missing after Libya floods
Neighbourhoods washed away in port city of Derna, where two dams burst, with many bodies swept out to sea
Water disasters on both ends of the spectrum – dry and wet – are getting more intense as planet warms, study finds
From lengthy droughts to severe flooding, the intensity of water-related disasters around the world has increased over the last two decades as global temperatures climbed to record levels, according to new research.
Fears of massive disaster if Vaal Dam bursts its banks
There are concerns that the Vaal Dam could burst its banks, leading to a massive disaster for communities living close to the dam and river bank.
Pakistan floods: One third of country is under water – minister
One-third of Pakistan has been completely submerged by historic flooding, its climate minister says.
Flash floods wreak havoc in US south-west – but are no salve for drought
Climate experts warn temporary increases in water levels will not mitigate a crisis that has been years in the making
Record Death Valley flooding ‘a once-in-1,000-year event’
Recent severe rains in Death Valley that flushed debris across roadways, damaged infrastructure and carried away cars are being described by meteorologists and park officials as a once-in 1,000-year event.
Extreme rainfall will be worse and more frequent than we thought, according to new studies
Researchers say some climate models are underestimating future floods.
South Sudan suspends dredging of Naam river, Sudd wetlands
South Sudan’s president ordered the suspension Saturday of all dredging-related activities in the country until evidence-based studies are carried out on their impact on surrounding communities and the ecosystems they rely on.
Tens of thousands of Sydney residents told to evacuate as rains flood suburbs
Third major flood this year for some Sydney suburbs
Nearly 1 in 4 of world’s population at risk from severe flooding, says study
Almost a quarter of the world’s population are exposed to significant flood risks, according to new research published Tuesday, which warned those in poorer countries were more vulnerable.
Experts revive ancient techniques to make concrete more sustainable
A team of experts from EPFL, ETH Zurich, and Archiplein has developed a new type of non-reinforced concrete from stone offcuts. Using methods found in historical archives, the team reduced their use of carbon-intensive cement. They built and tested six load-bearing walls using recovered stone-quarry waste and three types of mortar-based binders.
Long-lost species of golden mole found and photographed for first time
A team of conservationists have rediscovered a species of golden mole that hasn’t been seen in almost 90 years.
Extreme rainfall increases exponentially with global warming
State-of-the-art climate models drastically underestimate how much extreme rainfall increases under global warming, according to a study published Monday
Turning the tide: Vietnam’s war against plastic waste
Vietnam has ambitious targets to tackle the challenge posed by plastic waste. Effective enforcement and implementation are key for success.
UN Chief Calls Antarctica ‘Sleeping Giant… Being Awoken by Climate Chaos’
“It is profoundly shocking to stand on the ice of Antarctica and hear directly from scientists how fast the ice is disappearing.”
