Inflatable Floodgates in Venice Named After Moses Save the City for a Second Time
Now used twice in a month, the MOSE flood defense system in Venice protects the historic city from flooding of up to 10 feet.
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An Unloved English Field Restored to Beautiful Brook as Part of a Large Project to Glorify the River Ise
Slade Brook, a small waterway that was diverted in the 19th century to build a railway, has been realigned to run through the meadow
Anti-Poaching Helicopter Attempts Daring Rescue Inches Above Swirling Floodwaters-WATCH
On the afternoon of May 3rd, their mission changed from saving wildlife to people during torrential flooding.
Volunteers Plant One Million Moss Cuttings to Restore Bog and Improve Water Quality in England
Volunteers worked rain, wind, and sunshine (but mostly rain and wind) for 10 years planting sphagnum moss all around the area.
Farmer Combats Flooding by Returning Creeks to Nature: 'Wildlife That Has Come is Phenomenal'
There are numerous other benefits to restoring the natural path and character of streams and rivers, including for carbon sequestration.
Quick-Thinking Hero Saves Trapped Woman and Toddler From Sinking Car by Lashing it to Bridge
A quick-thinking hero dad saved a woman and her three-year-old daughter after he saw their car being swept away in a flooded river.
Google Launches Tool to Predict Floods-That Already Aided in Early Evacuations in Chile
Flood Hub is working in over 60 countries right now, sending out alerts between 2 and 7 days in advane of potential river flooding.
Inspired By 6-Year-old's Kindness, a 43-Foot Bridge is Donated to Flood-Affected Nebraska Town
A determined Virginia man has successfully managed to donate a 43-foot bridge to the people of Nebraska after he learned about a Utah youngster's good deed.
Realtor Updates Flood Maps on 14 Million Properties So US Homeowners Can Better Prepare For The Future
Flood Factor from First Street Foundation is updating America's flood risk data, doubling the amount of at-risk properties listed at FEMA.
Flood Waters Couldn't Stop This Australian Miracle Wedding From Happening
Flood waters in New South Wales, Australia couldn't stop bride Kate Fotheringham marrying her love Wayne Bell.
In Texas Natural Disaster This Furniture Store Owner Heroically Offers His Store as Shelter - Again
Texas' Gallery Furniture has opened up its locations to locals as warming stations where they can get care during Storm Uri.
Sikhs Hand Out Thousands of Meals to Stranded Truckers-Then Fill 1,000 Sandbags For Flood Victims
Sikh volunteers from Khalsa Aid International fed truckers stuck in Kent and filled sandbags for nearby flood victims over Christmas holiday.
World's Largest Floating Office Opens in Rotterdam and it is Designed for Climate Change Resilience
In the harbor at Rijnshaven, Rotterdam, the world's largest set of floating offices opens to an NGO committed to adapting society for CC.
The New Orleans Levees Held - Passing Their First Major Test Since Hurricane Katrina
Following a long and expensive building process, the major defense systems around New Orleans have held up in the face of Hurricane Ida
Good Samaritans Rescue 60 Cows From Hurricane Ida Floodwaters
In Louisiana, Derek Billiot and a team of volunteers have saved 60 cows so far from Hurricane Ida flooding.
Young Democrats and Republicans Come Together To Aid Flood Victims
In the midst of the worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy, these Texans are setting aside their political differences to care for their neighbors.
Louisiana Flood Victim Enjoys Change in Fortune After Winning $1Mil Lottery
After Hurricane Matthew damaged his home in Central, Louisiana, things weren't going too well for James Lapeze – until his $1 million lotto win.
Man Makes 108 Pounds of BBQ For Displaced Baton Rouge Flood Victims
It didn't matter that he paid over $1,000 of his own money – he just knew it was his job to serve up some hope – and barbecue – to those less fortunate.
Get the Word Out: Free Shipping For Items to Louisiana Flood Victims
A delivery network app that allows people to ship items with drivers already headed in that direction is waiving fees for people wanting to help flood victims.
Birthday Boy Delivers 100 Pizzas to Flood Victims, Inspires Others To Do The Same
When the Facebook community heard about Carson's selfless act of kindness, the pies started pouring in to feed the less fortunate Louisiana evacuees.
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