Climate Change
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Aurora faces sewer line damage risk from drought and floods
Following severe flash floods in August, emergency calls for basement sewage backups in Aurora surged by 250%, according to Aurora Fire-Rescue.
El Niño's water surges harm Chitalpa trees in home landscaping
In Southern California, homeowners who embraced drought-tolerant Chitalpa trees are now watching them succumb to an unexpected enemy: too much water from El Niño's relentless rains.
August heat causes widespread AC failures, straining maintenance crews.
Students at University High School in Orange County endured a second week of school without reliable air conditioning as August temperatures soared.
Homeowners: Adopt Climate Resilient Gardening for Drought
In Fort Collins, July was just recorded as the warmest month in the city's history, according to The Coloradoan .
How Does the 3-Hour Gardening Rule Help During Peak Summer Heat?
A recent university study showed that plants exposed to direct midday summer sun for over 30 minutes experienced irreversible cellular damage, according to Springer Nature .
Florida hurricane preparedness faces unequal adoption
Houses in Tampa Bay are being raised after the 2024 hurricanes, a costly measure that highlights the escalating need for storm resilience across Florida.
Professional Gardeners Choose Resilient Annuals for Sustainable Blooms
In 2023, 30% of professional landscapers reported significant annual flower crop failures due to unseasonal weather, according to the National Gardeners Association.
Florida construction embraces new tech to fight climate change
In Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, a 3D-printed home has been completed.
How to Prepare Your Home for Future Extreme Weather
By 2050, England faces a stark shift in its climate, with heatwaves projected to occur in at least four of every five years, and the duration of drought periods expected to double, according to The Gu