Climate ChangeMarch 14, 2019
In California, Rising Seas Pose a Bigger Economic Threat Than Wildfires, Quakes
The combined impact from storms and higher sea levels will be greater than the worst natural disasters in state history
Natural Disasters
Natural DisastersMarch 5, 2019
Tornado Activity Is Shifting, but Is It Due to Warming?
The timing and frequency of tornadoes has changed, and events are becoming costlier
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Natural DisastersMarch 1, 2019
Rising Seas Soaked Home Owners for $16 Billion over 12 Years
The threat of flooding has driven some buyers away and caused losses in property values
PolicyFebruary 28, 2019
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
Natural DisastersFebruary 28, 2019
Local Flood Forecasting Has Been Dangerously Imprecise—That's About to Change
Scientists are crafting clearer, faster ways to warn of serious damage from flooding
Climate ChangeFebruary 21, 2019
Weak El Niños Like This Year’s May Become Rarer with Warming
The droughts and deluges spurred by the events could be worse even if the El Niño cycle does not change
PolicyFebruary 20, 2019
Border Wall Could Sap Military Funding for Climate Adaptation
Under the emergency declaration, some money to build the wall will come from a military construction account
Natural DisastersFebruary 15, 2019
Massive Storms Lead to Elevated Landslide Hazards for the West Coast
Saturated slopes can be very bad news. The good news: Congress may be ready to do something about it
Natural DisastersFebruary 7, 2019
Mount Saint Helens Volcano Detectives: Activate!
If there's only one book on volcanology I'd ask you to get for young kids, this is the one
EARTHJanuary 29, 2019
Science News Briefs from the World Over
A few brief reports about international science and technology from Papua New Guinea to Kazakhstan, including one on the slow slide of Mount Etna in Italy.
Natural DisastersJanuary 29, 2019
Murder! Magma! Miscreants! A Mount Saint Helens Update
The dome isn't actually growing, but there's still exciting news about Mount Saint Helens.
Natural DisastersJanuary 23, 2019
4 Climate-Influenced Disasters Cost the U.S. $53 Billion in 2018
Two wildfires and two hurricanes were among the costliest disasters worldwide