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As Seas Rise, King Tides Increasingly Inundate the Atlantic Coast
Cities from Key West to Boston have seen notably worse nuisance flooding this fall
Stories by Daniel Cusick
Policy
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
Climate Change
It’s Lights Out in California to Deal with Climate Risks
An intentional blackout was aimed at keeping power equipment from sparking a wildfire
Environment
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
Natural Disasters
Dorian Takes a Swipe at Beach Replenishment Projects
Millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent over decades to restore eroding East Coast beaches
Natural Disasters
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
Climate Change Will Strain Federal Finances
Climate-related disasters are happening more frequently and affecting a broad cross-section of the economy
Natural Disasters
Disasters Collide as Tropical Storm Barry Heads Ashore
Storm surge and torrential rains will bring flooding to Louisiana and potentially tax levees
Natural Disasters
No End in Sight for Record Midwest Flood Crisis
High waters continue to swamp towns and agricultural fields throughout the Mississippi basin
Natural Disasters
Some Disaster Prevention Spending Reaps Higher Rewards
Protecting against flood and wind yields higher average benefits than fire and earthquakes
Natural Disasters
Today's Floods Occur along "a Very Different" Mississippi River
Floods come faster, last longer and are less predictable than in the past
Natural Disasters
States at Risk from Climate Disasters Rank Low in Emergency Readiness
An evaluation of U.S. health security finds only modest improvement in recent years
Natural Disasters
Rising Mississippi River Tests a City’s Adaptation Plan
Record-wet weather in the Midwest has brought some of the worst flooding in decades
Natural Disasters
Tech Offers a Virtual Window into Future Climate Change Risk
AI and supercomputing are rapidly shifting the way disaster planners, regulators and insurers gauge climate hazards
Natural Disasters
Along the Mighty Mississippi, Cities Swap Sandbags for Marshes
Several towns have restored natural wetlands to absorb floodwaters
Policy
U.S. Communities Urged to Boost Immunity to “Shock Events”
Past disasters point to steps cities and counties can take to bolster their resilience
Natural Disasters
Record Floods Could “Test the Limits” of Midwest Defenses
Rains and melting snow have caused rivers to breach levees from Minnesota to Missouri
Natural Disasters
Tornado Activity Is Shifting, but Is It Due to Warming?
The timing and frequency of tornadoes has changed, and events are becoming costlier
Policy
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
Policy
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
