Share this on WhatsApp Originally published in August 1856 Credit: Scientific American Advertisement “This contrivance externally resembles a watch in size and shape. Within the case is a bell and spring hammer, the latter connected with a fob chain. The supposition is, that the thief will pull the chain in order to obtain the prize. […]
Share this on WhatsApp Homebuyers nationwide are ignoring flood risk and paying inflated prices to create a housing bubble that could crash as climate change intensifies flood damage. A study released Thursday says the climate-driven housing bubble threatens homeowners with plummeting values and municipal governments with losing a big chunk of tax revenue if local […]
Share this on WhatsApp Soaring temperatures, intensified flood risks and heightened water stress will threaten 57 U.S. nuclear plants over the next 20 years, forcing operators to take additional resiliency measures, according to a new report. “The consequences of climate change can affect every aspect of nuclear plant operations—from fuel handling and power and steam […]
