Millions More Americans Will Face Climate Disasters with Warming
The population exposed to one or more extreme weather events each year could more than double by mid-century
Stories by Daniel Cusick
Climate Adaptation Risks Displacing Vulnerable Communities, If Not Done Right
Resilience measures to deal with flooding and other climate impacts must be balanced with issues like affordable housing
Portions of Mississippi and Missouri Rivers Are Most Endangered in U.S.
Climate change and poor floodplain management have imperiled nearby communities, a nonprofit report says
Denser Cities Could Spare Climate but Also Increase Virus Transmission
Though urban living has a smaller carbon footprint, it can make social distancing more difficult
Racial Inequalities in Housing Extend to Flood Buyout Programs
Whiter, wealthier communities disproportionately benefit from government programs to purchase flood-damaged homes
Miami Is the “Most Vulnerable” Coastal City Worldwide
In the next two decades, sea-level rise, storm surge and winds will chew away at Florida’s $1-trillion economy, a new report warns
Past Racist “Redlining” Practices Increased Climate Burden on Minority Neighborhoods
Such areas face a disproportionate risk of heat-related impacts and exposure to air pollution
Chicago Takes a Beating as Lake Levels Surge
High water and 12-foot waves are eroding shorelines on Lake Michigan
Pay More Attention to Climate Perils People with Disabilities Face, Experts Warn
Increased disease exposure and extreme weather events pose heightened risks for already vulnerable communities
Rich Residents Build Defenses against Rising Seas; Poor Ones Leave
Socioeconomic status and racial diversity affect how different communities adapt to a changing climate
As Seas Rise, King Tides Increasingly Inundate the Atlantic Coast
Cities from Key West to Boston have seen notably worse nuisance flooding this fall
Electric Utilities Can’t Blame Wildfires Solely on Climate, Experts Say
More people moving into forested areas and an outmoded power grid also raise fire risk in California
It’s Lights Out in California to Deal with Climate Risks
An intentional blackout was aimed at keeping power equipment from sparking a wildfire
As Temperatures Rise, “Flash Drought” Takes Hold across South
Areas have gone from near-record wetness to drought conditions in just a matter of months
Dorian Takes a Swipe at Beach Replenishment Projects
Millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent over decades to restore eroding East Coast beaches
Dorian Drives Home Warnings of Climate Influence on Hurricanes
After pummeling the Bahamas, the storm is expected to skirt the East Coast of the U.S.
Climate Change Will Strain Federal Finances
Climate-related disasters are happening more frequently and affecting a broad cross-section of the economy
Disasters Collide as Tropical Storm Barry Heads Ashore
Storm surge and torrential rains will bring flooding to Louisiana and potentially tax levees
No End in Sight for Record Midwest Flood Crisis
High waters continue to swamp towns and agricultural fields throughout the Mississippi basin
Some Disaster Prevention Spending Reaps Higher Rewards
Protecting against flood and wind yields higher average benefits than fire and earthquakes
