This story originally appeared in Canadian National Observer and is part of the Climatic desk collaboration. A plan to charge Toronto homeowners and businesses for paved surfaces on their properties …
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- Australia
Florence’s iconic 700-year-old Ponte Vecchio bridge, which survived Nazi destruction, Allied bombs and devastating floods to become a popular tourist selfie spot, will receive a £2 million makeover.
by Elijahby ElijahOne of Italy’s best-known bridges that has survived Allied bombs, devastating floods and 700 years of visitors is set to be renovated. With the Arno River flowing below, Florence’s Ponte …
- US
Flash floods sweep through downtown New Orleans as brutal storms hit the Gulf Coast with hail, rain and 70 mph winds leaving 180,000 people without power and schools closed
by Jackby JackStrong storms are battering the Gulf Coast, generating flash flooding and tornado warnings for millions of people from Texas to the Florida panhandle. Flooding and high winds have closed roads …
- Australia
Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne weather: When will it end – urgent warnings about ‘dangerous’ floods as severe weather causes chaos on Australia’s east coast
by Elijahby ElijahBy Padraig Collins and Eliza Mcphee for WhatsNew2Day Australia Published: 02:26EDT, April 5, 2024 | Updated: 02:26EDT, April 5, 2024 <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– All New South …
- Australia
Stawell Gift delayed as torrential downpour floods running track in regional Victoria
by Elijahby ElijahSoon: The Stawell Gift finals were delayed due to major storms in western Victoria. The famous foot race began in 1878 and has been held every year except five since. …
- Australia
From floods to footy famine — how these teams have come back from the brink to take the field in 2024
by Elijahby ElijahGraham Hosier left New Zealand 40 years ago for Australia, eschewing rugby because of Australian rules. But the Corowa-Rutherglen Football Netball Club president still considers himself a Kiwi and feels …
- US
Spring break sparks fears as Florida floods with deadly drugs believed to be ‘100% fentanyl’: Dealers exploit the chaos to sell illegal substances and target young people on social media.
by Jackby JackDealers are flooding Florida with fake party drugs that could be “100% fentanyl” as they exploit spring break madness, state officials warn. They use social media to advertise drugs, including …
- Money
As China’s BYD floods Europe with cheap electric cars, can old-fashioned tariffs slam on the brakes?
by Elijahby ElijahA giant Chinese cargo ship lumbers along the west coast of Africa before rounding the Cape of Good Hope. The ‘BYD Explorer 1’ returns from a potentially game-changing trade mission: …
- Australia
Evan Brown: Father of two dies three weeks after contracting tropical illness during damaging Queensland floods
by Elijahby ElijahBy Lisa Edser for Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:22 EST, March 6, 2024 | Updated: 04:32 EST, March 6, 2024 <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– Sadly, a father-of-two …
- Entertainment
Married At First Sight 2024: Richard breaks down in floods of tears as he and Andrea have their first fight as their loved ones step in to intervene
by Merryby MerryMarried At First Sight star Richard Sauerman broke down in tears when he and wife Andrea Thompson had their first fight during Tuesday’s episode. The couple got off to a …