Flood News

NYC sushi restaurant bans tips

Tue, Jun 11 2013 at 11:13 AM

Sushi Yasuda made a bold move and banned tips in favor of paying the wait staff a full salary.

Zoo animals rescued from flooding in Germany

Fri, Jun 07 2013 at 9:56 AM

Video: Animals were carried to safety at a zoo in Germany as floodwaters rose.

Hurricane Sandy caused 11 billion gallons of sewage overflows

Tue, Apr 30 2013 at 12:56 PM

A new report from Climate Central finds that most of the overflow was caused by coastal flooding, which was made worse by rising sea levels.

Spring thaw floods Belarusian village [Photos]

Wed, Apr 10 2013 at 12:15 PM

After an exceptionally snowy winter, warm weather has finally arrived in Belarus, and along with it — the annual spring floods.

Why you're paying for everyone's flood insurance

Fri, Mar 29 2013 at 2:25 PM

Two members of the Natural Resources Defense Council explain how the taxpayers, coastal homeowners and climate change are all connected.

Teachers College gets $3.5 million donation for food policy center

Fri, Feb 15 2013 at 12:55 PM

Gift will help support farmers market and healthy bodega programs; Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaks at the launch event.

Storm dumps 2.5 feet of rain on eastern Australia

Tue, Jan 29 2013 at 9:24 AM

Video: Rains lashed towns across eastern Australia, all the way down to Sydney, creating massive flooding, churning up foam from the ocean that bewildered drivers, and stranding civilians who had to be rescued by helicopter.

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