U.S. Communities Urged to Boost Immunity to "Shock Events"
Past disasters point to steps cities and counties can take to bolster their resilience
Stories by Daniel Cusick
Record Floods Could "Test the Limits" of Midwest Defenses
Rains and melting snow have caused rivers to breach levees from Minnesota to Missouri
Tornado Activity Is Shifting, but Is It Due to Warming?
The timing and frequency of tornadoes has changed, and events are becoming costlier
Leave No House Behind in Flood Buyout Programs, Group Says
Buyouts in flood-prone areas should be more proactive and target homes near environmental assets like streams
FEMA's Panel of Flood Experts Unable to Meet as Losses Mount
A key report on needed improvements to flood maps has been stalled since September
4 Climate-Influenced Disasters Cost the U.S. $53 Billion in 2018
Two wildfires and two hurricanes were among the costliest disasters worldwide
Disaster Response Projects Could Lose Funding to Border Wall
The White House has been looking at reallocating money earmarked to address flood risks
From Dams to Coastal Barriers: How the U.S. Is Fighting Flooding in 2019
Several projects face opposition from local residents and environmental groups
Reduced Snow Pack Could Alter Crystal-Clear Mountain Lakes
Changes in phytoplankton growth, and nutrients, could affect famous mirror-like clarity...
People Living on Mountains Face Avalanche of Climate Risks
As higher elevations warm, melting glaciers and disappearing snow will create major challenges
Puerto Rico Pledges to Go All-Renewable by 2050
A new climate plan also includes measures to make the hurricane-battered island more climate resilient
Blue Wave in Midwest Could Resurrect Climate Compact
A 2007 agreement aimed to reduce regional emissions, then political winds shifted
Index Ranks U.S. Cities Based on Climate Risk and Readiness
The evaluation aims to help authorities better plan and prepare for the impacts of climate change
Oil Spill Settlement Pays for Climate Curriculum in Gulf States
Grants will focus on education around sea level rise, water quality, and air pollution
Trump Administration Places Want Ads for Climate Scientists
Five positions are open to lead centers aimed at studying regional climate change effects
The Buildings That Survived Michael Hold the Key to Adaptation
Houses that survived were mostly built after Florida’s stringent building code was passed
Hurricane Michael Could Do Billions of Dollars of Damage
Some 84,000 homes are at risk from the major storm, one analytics firm projects
2 Hurricanes Lay Bare the Vulnerability of America's Poor
For disadvantaged communities in low-lying areas, post-storm living is precarious
Higher Rainfall Estimates Could Alter Construction Plans
Major storms in Texas produce more rain than previously thought, increasing flood risks
Navy Leaders Need to Better Prepare for Climate Change, Experts Say
Flooding from Florence, exacerbated by sea level rise, demonstrates the vulnerability of military infrastructure
