Life in Tornado Alley: Last House Standing (Extreme Weather Documentary)
#ClimateChangeAdaptation
A drone view of a floating school, built aboard a boat, travels down a river in the Bhangura area of Pabna, #Bangladesh, October 7. In flood-prone regions of Bangladesh, solar-powered “floating schools” ensure children do not miss class when rising waters cut off roads and villages.
#photography
#floods
#ClimateDiary
#ClimateChangeAdaptation
#schools
Adapting to Climate Change: Implications of Risk-Based Approaches by Claudia Morsut, 2025
#ClimateChangeAdaptation has become the new mantra worldwide as the set of strategies, practices, and measures for coping with climate change and building resilient societies. Accompanying its rise on the international agenda, especially since the Paris Agreement, is the treatment of climate change adaptation using a risk management approach.
World Bank Report Calls for Stronger Climate Adaptation to Safeguard Gabon’s Growth and Livelihoods
LIBREVILLE, December 2, 2025 – The Gabon Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), released today, explores Gabon’s prospects for…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Africa(AFR) #Climatechange #ClimateChangeAdaptation #ClimateFinance #Gabon(GA) #GreenGrowth #Latvia #LV #SustainableEconomicGrowth
https://www.newsbeep.com/288815/
World Bank Approves Two Projects to Improve Learning Outcomes and Increase Farmers’ Incomes Using Digital Solutions
Washington, Nov. 25, 2025—The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved two projects in India that will…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #AgricultureandFoodSecurity #Climatechange #ClimateChangeAdaptation #ClimateFinance #EducationforAll #India(IN) #Latvia #LV #SouthAsia(SAR)
https://www.newsbeep.com/273220/
Can '#WaterBatteries' help farmers tackle #drought?
Kirk England, 21 October 2025
"#Rainwater used to surge through Will Luke's dairy farm whenever there was a downpour.
"He used to watch it flow away but concerns over 'drier and drier' summers led him to build a storage pond allowing him to put that water to use - particularly for livestock.
" 'Once it leaves the farm, it's no good to me. If we capture the water we can get more use out of it. We're much more resilient,' said Mr Luke, whose farm is near Plymouth, Devon.
"The Westcountry Rivers Trust said #ponds and #wetlands were insurance for 'times of need' including droughts, and it was now leading a €8m (£6.95m) project on how the so-called 'water batteries' could be used to create a 'smart water grid' across Europe."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg7p9en90ro
#SolarPunkSunday #Ponds #Wetlands #Rainbarrels #Cisterns #WaterBatteries #ClimateChangeFarming #ClimateChangeAdaptation #WaterIsLife
Three Indian cities, namely Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru, have joined a global coalition of 33 metropolises committed to redesigning urban spaces and protecting residents from extreme heat, one of the most pressing consequences of climate change. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/cool-cities-accelerator-india-extreme-heat-uaf6w3bc?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #CoolCitiesAccelerator #extremeheat #climatechangeadaptation
So, I've been researching a few topics for this week's #SolarPunkSunday... Uses for #Hemp, combining #AncientTechnologies with #ModernTechnology for #ClimateChangeAdaptation , how to make #Lime, turning #Footsteps into electricity in Japan (based on a 19th century technique), and #RegenerativeAgriculture. We'll also be posting about #Rewilding, #RepairCafes, #VisibleMending, #Gardening and other related topics! We hope you'll join us!
[Academic Paywall] Can Smart #Technology and #TraditionalWisdom Craft Truly #Sustainable Built Environments?
Building and Environment
Volume 267, Part B, 1 January 2025, Christina Priavolou
"The built environment significantly impacts global resource consumption and energy usage, accounting for 40 % of annual utilisation. Within this substantial ecological footprint lies the potential for transformation towards sustainability. By channeling insights from traditional practices and synthesising them with academic research, this article presents an innovative approach aiming to create built environments that are both technologically smart and deeply rooted in local wisdom.
Built environment developments often result in structures that stand as isolated entities, disconnected from their surroundings. Instead of endorsing standalone structures, this article advocates for collective actions that respect local elements. At its core, it seeks to leverage the rich insights from traditional knowledge and combine them with academic scholarship, acknowledging the contribution of traditional wisdom in addressing local needs and identities. The primary focus is on exploring how structures within the built environment can be crafted to provide both smart and context-appropriate responses to the imperative of sustainability.
The advent of Industry 4.0 technologies like Building Information Modeling and laser scanning has revolutionised the construction industry by optimising material use, energy consumption and aligning construction processes with sustainable design principles. In response to the impending Industry 4.0 revolution and the advent of such digital technologies, it becomes increasingly evident that addressing environmental concerns requires more than just smart solutions . In that respect, it is acknowledged that the built environment is a complex interplay of aesthetics, technology, environmental considerations, and societal intricacies, necessitating a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to tackle such challenges comprehensively.
Drawing from historical architectural records and built environment planning doctrines, which emphasise the importance of creating meaningful, sustainable spaces in harmony with local contexts, this approach aims to bridge the gap between globalised patterns and traditional wisdom. The #vernacular field, coined by Illich, encapsulates the essence of local wisdom, needs, and identities. The growing interest in vernacular architecture underscores its significant environmental value and ability to foster diversity linked to local climate, landscape, materials, and way of life. Moreover, previous studies have shown that integrating traditional construction techniques can offer unique solutions to contemporary sustainability challenges. For instance, Hamard et al. demonstrated how natural building materials such as cob and straw, when combined with passive design strategies, can reduce building energy consumption by up to 50 % depending on climate conditions and design features. Similarly, Nguyen et al. highlighted the adaptability of vernacular architecture in response to local climate conditions, demonstrating its potential to improve energy efficiency by reducing heating and cooling loads by 30–60 %. Ozorhon and Ozorhon [10] have also stressed the importance of actively engaging local communities in preserving cultural heritage, which fosters community ownership and resilience, ultimately contributing to more sustainable and socially cohesive outcomes.
Ιn response to pressing global environmental challenges and events, such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, this article seeks to trigger discussions for timely and holistic solutions to built environment challenges, reflecting local contexts while aligning with global sustainability goals. It seeks to enrich our understanding of how the integration of modern technology with traditional knowledge can lead to more sustainable, resilient, and community-focused built environments. This study delves into three key themes: holistic planning with traditional insights, the role of technology and multidisciplinary approaches, and the need for resilient and community-centric solutions.
Through two exploratory case studies in Greece, the article illustrates how applying these themes can create sustainable and contextually appropriate built environments while discussing the concept of convivial construction and its implications for fostering inclusive and sustainable built environments."
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360132324010473
#SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalTechnology #SolarPunk #sustainability #Vernacular #ClimateChangeAdaptation #BuildingForClimateChange #LookToThePast #BuildForTheFuture
Can #Italy eat its way out of a #BlueCrab infestation?
September 4, 2023
Excerpt: "Italians are turning the killer crustaceans into a culinary delicacy, introducing them into risotto, pasta dishes and even salads.
"Italian farmers’ group Coldiretti suggests serving the blue crab with rosemary in a salad, or with sauteed garlic over spaghetti.
" 'These are some of the dishes recommended by chefs, fishermen and farmers of [Coldiretti] to fight the invasion of the sea killer, which is devastating the national coasts with damage into the millions of euros,' the group said in a statement in support of harvesting and selling the invasive crabs.
" 'The goal is to help contain the excessive diffusion of the crab, which is taking over the seabed of our coasts, identifying economic opportunities for the hard-hit territories.'
"Marine biologists say warmer seawater and above average temperatures mean that the crabs are thriving – and taking over.
"They’ve already been found all along Italy’s vast coastline and even in the Po Delta, a UNESCO heritage site known for its vongole veraci clam variety, which has been largely obliterated this summer.
" 'Usually when the water temperatures drop below 10 C (50 F), this variety of crab doesn’t survive,' Enridca Franchi, a marine biologist and researcher with the University of Siena, says. 'But now the crab finds the ideal temperature 12 months of the year.' "
Read more:
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/how-italy-is-solving-an-invasion-of-blue-crabs/
#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeAdaptation #BlueCrabs #InvasiveSpecies
#BlueCrabs on the rise in #Maine waters
Growing population raises questions about impacts, good and bad
By Clarke Canfield
Posted 2023-12-01
Excerpt: "In the wild, blue crabs are eaten by large fish, some fish-eating birds, and sea turtles, according to NOAA Fisheries. But it’s what crabs themselves eat that is raising questions in the #GulfOfMaine.
"Blue crabs are major predators of ocean-bottom communities and will eat almost anything, including clams, oysters, mussels, small crustaceans, freshly dead fish, and plants. They’ll also eat smaller and soft-shelled blue crabs.
"In Maine, one question is whether blue crabs pose a threat to juvenile lobsters that are abundant and serve as the foundation of Maine’s lobster fishery. 'Blue crabs are one of the most aggressive crab species and pose predatory and habitat threats to lobsters,' said Aaron Whitman, a senior research associate at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland.
"Conversely, will they eat invasive #GreenCrabs that feast on juvenile clams and have decimated the clam population in some parts of Maine. Blue crabs have been credited with keeping the green crab population in check in the Chesapeake Bay."
Read more:
https://www.islandinstitute.org/working-waterfront/blue-crabs-on-the-rise-in-maine-waters/
#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeAdaptation
Invasive #GreenCrabs: Implications & How to Utilize Them
by Mary Parks, June 15, 2023
"Green crabs were first spotted in Casco Bay in the early 1900s after moving northward from Massachusetts waters where they were introduced a century before. In recent years, green crabs have become Maine’s most common crab species, wreaking havoc on some of the state’s most valuable fisheries and vulnerable ecosystems. Cold winters that historically kept green crab populations in check are no longer common and as #ClimateChange continues to warm the #GulfOfMaine, green crab populations could increase. This invasive species has singlehandedly destroyed the soft-shell clam fishery (a single green crab can eat up to 40 clams in a day), compete with local crabs and lobster for food, and destroy important eelgrass habitats.
"Many have launched diversified efforts to monitor green crabs, control their populations, prevent predation of clams, and spread awareness of their invasive impact.
"Wolfe’s Neck Center has been utilizing green crabs as #compost for years, collecting them from coastal waters to utilize as a nutrient source and educating visitors on the impact of green crabs. Last year alone, Wolfe’s Neck Center’s farm team composted 12,000 pounds (about twice the weight of an elephant) of green crabs.
"In this post, we will go over a basic recipe for cooking with green crabs and tips for using the remaining shells as compost in your garden, so you can be part of the solution at home!"
Learn more:
https://www.wolfesneck.org/green-crabs-an-invasive-species/
#SolarPunkSunday #Composting #GreenCrabRecipes #invasivespecies #ClimateChangeAdaptation #WolfesNeck #Maine
#Maine's invasive #GreenCrabs aren't going anywhere, so why not eat them?
Maine's coast is overrun by invasive green crabs, which harm natural nurseries for lobster larvae and eat clam beds. Fishermen are looking to turn them into food.
By Jack Molmud, June 26, 2023
Excerpt: "To the year, Masi's crew is hauling in around 5,000 pounds of live green crabs. They said more could easily be harvested, but they are still looking for more buyers.
"One buyer in Portsmouth, Row 34, is using the soft-shell green crab to make a slider.
"Josh Peck, the chef at Row 34, said it's getting customers talking.
" 'We sell a fair amount of them,' Peck said. 'There is no lack of sustainability with the green crab.'
"But while the thousands of pounds of green crabs are shipped to restaurants and bait dealers around New England, Masi, and his crew hope that number will only grow. The summer months are moving on, and the crabs are stopping the molting process, which produces the soft shell.
" 'It's a start. You got to start somewhere,' Masi said."
#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #WhatsForDinner #ChangingClimate #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeAdaptation
Steamed #BlueCrabs
Atlantic blue crab recipe steamed over a boil of Old Bay seasoning and beer. Show your friends you have that certain "craboir faire" with this one.
Submitted by Steve A
Updated on August 18, 2025
Read more:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/178366/steamed-blue-crabs/
#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #WhatsForDinner #ClimateChangeAdaptation
A Beginner’s Guide to Seed-Saving in the Garden
When seed-saving for the first time, you may feel overwhelmed with information about hybrids, heirlooms, and proper seed-saving techniques. This easy guide takes you from start to finish so you can confidently collect your favorite plants’ seeds. Learn how magical these tiny living things are alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Written by Jerad Bryant
September 9, 2024
"Growing plants from start to finish exposes them to your climate’s conditions—as you collect seed year after year, you create new hybrid species that adapt well to your ecoregion."
https://www.epicgardening.com/beginner-seed-saving/
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSaving #HarvestTime #Harvesting #SeedSavers #FoodSecurity #GrowYourOwn #SeedExchange #SharingEconomy #ClimateChangeAdaptation
Alrightly then... Time to start #SolarPunkSunday! Unless there's breaking news, I'll try and stay focused on SPS until at least late afternoon/evening on Sunday.
#Solidarity #GrowYourOwn #BuildingCommunity #RepairCafes #SeedSaving #InvasiveSpecies #Rewilding #HarvestTime #World3 #Earth4All #SharingEconomy #Resilience #StabilizedWorld #ClimateChangeAdaptation #SocietalChange #LtG #Sustainability
And also how #ClimateChange has affected what grows where, and how some folks have adapted!
#ClimateChangeGardening #ClimateChangeAgriculture #ClimateChangeAdaptation #SolarPunkSunday
As #NewHampshire summers grow drier, farmers evolve to cope
by Molly Rains, September 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT
Excerpt: "Some more analog farming techniques are also crucial for drought resilience, Mathur said. A foundational element of soil health is related to how much organic material it contains, a measure boosted by additives like #compost, #manure, or #CoverCrops. In addition to adding nutrients to the soil, these materials also cling to water, helping keep soil damp and cool in times of limited rainfall, she said.
"Once organic materials are present in the soil, they can be retained for longer with methods like #NoTill farming or #ReducedTill farming, in which farmers refrain as much as possible from plowing their fields. Chewing up a field before planting a crop adds air to the soil, fueling the decomposition of the important organic matter within, Delisle said. While no-till and reduced-till farming isn’t a good fit for every crop, he added, many New Hampshire farmers have had success using the method with the common local crops of corn and pumpkins.
"Preserving the organic matter in New Hampshire’s soil is important not only in times of drought but also, Delisle said, in times of heavy rain and flooding, when farm equipment can compress fields. This compacts the soil and makes it less hospitable to plants.
" 'Soils with higher organic matter in them have the capacity to spring back once they’re pressed down, and that’s an important factor in the resiliency of that soil,' Delisle said."
Learn more:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hampshire-summers-grow-drier-farmers-090040658.html
#SolarPunkSunday
#ClimateChangeAgriculture
#ClimateChange #Composting #ClimateChangeAdaptation #Resiliency
#Minnesota farmer grows #ClimateAdaptive seedlings as co-op member
Brian Ingmire’s mission to help #reforest northern Minnesota became a lot more important after the June 21 storm that leveled millions of trees in the #Bemidji area.
By Dennis Doeden
September 07, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Excerpt: "Brian is a member of the Farm & Forest Growers Cooperative, a network of small farms and nurseries that grow climate-adaptive tree seeds into seedlings, and then sell the seedlings to reforestation agencies and individuals.
" 'Minnesota has a massive need for tree seedlings,' Ingmire said. 'Something like 10 million trees are needed every year at a minimum. And we have a lot of forest disturbance, whether it’s fires or wind events.'
"Ingmire figures he has about 30,000 tree seedlings on his farm, and about two-thirds of them will be available for purchase this fall. Online orders can be placed at climatesmarttrees.com. He's also been selling seedlings at his Bemidji Natural Choice Farmers Market booth, and says having them there gives him an opportunity to talk about the project.
"New North Farm is one of 24 members of the cooperative. Ingmire is growing several varieties, including #RedOak, #BurrOak, #YellowBirch and #SilverMaple. All are collected from about 200 miles south and then started up north.
" 'I can tell you where their parent tree came from,' Ingmire said. “They should be able to handle the changes in temperature extremes. We’ve got different insect pests and #fungal pests that are putting stressors on trees just because of the temperature extremes. These trees should have the genetic ability to deal with that kind of extreme.'
"The need for #reforestation was certainly exacerbated in the Bemidji area after the June storm. It is estimated that Beltrami County lost nine million trees, and many were also downed in parts of Hubbard and Cass counties.
" 'That number exceeds a lot of the nursery capacity that we have,' Ingmire said."
#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeAgriculture
#ClimateChange #ClimateChangeAdaptation #MoreTrees
How Oregon foods are adapting to a changing climate
By Alejandro Figueroa (OPB) and Emily Hamilton (OPB)
June 26, 2025
Excerpt: "So while maybe in Eastern Oregon, where it’s likely going to get hotter and you’ll have more prolonged days of hot weather, you’ll be seeing wheat farmers, for instance, working to keep as much water in their soils as they possibly can by using cover crops.
"Those are crops that you don’t necessarily harvest. They just help the soil stay covered, and they also naturally add nutrients back into that soil.
"Or maybe you’ll see the use of more practical things like the use of #ShadeCloth or better #irrigation systems."
https://www.opb.org/article/2025/06/26/how-oregon-foods-adapting-climate-change/
#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeAgriculture #ClimateChange #CoverCrops #ClimateChangeAdaptation #OregonPublicRadio #Oregon #FoodSecurity
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