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Tropical Storm Barry Starts To Hit Gulf Coast: 'A Life-Threatening Situation'
Updated at 11 p.m. ET Tropical Storm Barry is beginning to take a toll on the central Gulf Coast, bringing high winds and heavy rains to parts of
How much storm water is LA catching?
In this rainy year, enough water to serve more than a half-million people has already been saved to groundwater storage. But more could be saved
5 facts on water and climate change
Climate change is about much more than polar bears – it is about the lives of millions of children around the world who are at risk of climate related disasters – such as storms, floods and droughts. On World Water Day, we kicked off a virtual #ClimateChain campaign, with people around the world standing untied for action and protecting the futures of children. The effects of climate change are first felt through water – through droughts, floods or storms. When these disasters hit…
MWMO facility shows how storm water works
The L-shaped building is oriented toward the river to take advantage of natural light even in winter.
How Copenhagen Is Preparing For The Next Monster Storm
Copenhagen isn’t built to handle the extreme weather it’s already experiencing. So designers are tossing out traditional ideas of city sewers and finding new, creative ways to redirect storm water.
Help with the Melt: Find Your Storm Drain
Wastewater crews are working to deal with standing water as snow melts
How Technology Can Help Cities Make Better Use of Storm Water
More than half the world’s population lives in metropolitan centers. The built environment of a city is very different from that of rural and natural areas. When it rains over a rural landscape, much of the rainwater sinks into the ground or is evaporated or transpirated by trees, crops and other plants.
What is happening to the water cycle?
The water cycle is intensifying as the climate warms, IPCC report warns — that means more intense storms and flooding
Water managers want residents to know where to get help
Tropical Depression Fred is still out there, do you know how to find your local drainage district if you have any issues?
Ida swamped our infrastructure. How can we build better to stop future floods?
From building bigger stormwater systems to using technology to help, engineers and experts analyzed what when wrong and how to reduce floods from future storms.
Cities are scrambling to prevent flooding
Stormwater pipes, pumps, and other infrastructure aren’t built for intense storms fueled by climate change.
New Lab Matters: When the water comes, be prepared
According to a study by the National Center for Atmospheric Research, the volume of rainfall from storms will rise by as much as 80% in North America by the end of the century. Not only do storms and floods threaten public health laboratory facilities, but receding floodwaters pose serious public health risks. As our feature…
Where is the riskiest place to live?
The world risk index reveals which countries are most at risk from rising sea levels and the increasing frequency of floods, droughts and storms
Let These Pros And Cons Of Using A Rain Barrel Soak In
With rising water costs and diminishing water resources, rain barrels are an appealing option to bypass both the water treatment and storm water systems.
What is 3.5 inches of rain worth?
It won't save the crops, the hayland or the pastures. The ranchers who've sold down their herds didn't jump the gun; there simply won't be enough feed to get them through the winter, and this recent storm doesn't change that. So, what's the value of 3.5 inches of rain in the middle of a drought?
What is Hydroplaning and How Can You Prevent It?
In short, hydroplaning – sometimes called aquaplaning – occurs when the tires of your vehicle lose contact with the road beneath them in wet or rainy conditions. This most commonly occurs during heavy rain storms when water is pooling on the roads faster than it can drain. Vehicles traveling on wet roads at speeds too read more→
Where does the smell of rain come from?
Have you ever smelled a storm approaching? It’s Okay To Be Smart explains how you don’t have to check your phone to see if it’s about to rain, you can use your nose!
The Snow Ratio and Where Does It Go
Where do two feet of snow go in two weeks? Our heavy spring snowfalls left us with a lot of water on the landscape and though dry now, that last storm took a while to dry up. It makes you wonder ju…
Top 10 Weird Feats And Facts About Water
Water may look placid, but its capacity for strangeness seems unlimited. Unique among Earth's liquids, water has quirks that make scientists and weathermen love their jobs. It inspires awe with massive and bizarre storms, swirls, clouds, and even stranger molecules and quantum secrets. From the oldest water ever found to the mystery of where H2O originally comes from, this life-giving liquid can be scary and magnificent…
7 Steps to Conserving Water in Your Business
Water is a precious commodity, necessary to not only human life but manufacturing processes, construction and daily business. For many companies, small and large, the water bill is one of the largest monthly expenditures, accounting for hundreds, thousands, even millions of dollars in business costs. Conserving water can help a business be more environmentally friendly, while also helping to cut costs thus improving the bottom line…
How to Use Shadow Overlays in Adobe Photoshop CC
Whether you're going for realistic mockups or adding a hip tropical vibe to your branding, this guide can help you get the most from your shadow overlays.
