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
Stories by Daniel Cusick
Natural Disasters
4 Climate-Influenced Disasters Cost the U.S. $53 Billion in 2018
Two wildfires and two hurricanes were among the costliest disasters worldwide
Policy
Disaster Response Projects Could Lose Funding to Border Wall
The White House has been looking at reallocating money earmarked to address flood risks
Policy
From Dams to Coastal Barriers: How the U.S. Is Fighting Flooding in 2019
Several projects face opposition from local residents and environmental groups
Climate Change
Reduced Snow Pack Could Alter Crystal-Clear Mountain Lakes
Changes in phytoplankton growth, and nutrients, could affect famous mirror-like clarity...
Climate Change
People Living on Mountains Face Avalanche of Climate Risks
As higher elevations warm, melting glaciers and disappearing snow will create major challenges
Energy
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
Policy
Blue Wave in Midwest Could Resurrect Climate Compact
A 2007 agreement aimed to reduce regional emissions, then political winds shifted
Environment
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
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
Climate Change
Trump Administration Places Want Ads for Climate Scientists
Five positions are open to lead centers aimed at studying regional climate change effects
Natural Disasters
The Buildings That Survived Michael Hold the Key to Adaptation
Houses that survived were mostly built after Florida’s stringent building code was passed
Weather
Hurricane Michael Could Do Billions of Dollars of Damage
Some 84,000 homes are at risk from the major storm, one analytics firm projects
Natural Disasters
2 Hurricanes Lay Bare the Vulnerability of America's Poor
For disadvantaged communities in low-lying areas, post-storm living is precarious
Climate Change
Higher Rainfall Estimates Could Alter Construction Plans
Major storms in Texas produce more rain than previously thought, increasing flood risks
Natural Disasters
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
Natural Disasters
Florence’s Floods Reveal Exposure of Rural Areas to Climate Change
For cash-strapped communities, planning for a warmer future is a luxury
Climate Change
New Walls Aim to Hold Back Rising Seas off Tanzania
Coastal erosion and flooding threaten Dar es Salaam, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities
Natural Disasters
A Levee That Saves One Town Could Imperil Another
Communities hit by devastating floods grapple with how to protect themselves
Natural Disasters
As Hurricane Season Ramps Up, Flood Insurance Program Set to Expire
Efforts in Congress to reform the program have stalled, leaving property owners vulnerable
