Congress Proposes a National Disaster Safety Board
If the past several months have taught us anything, it’s that the U.S. needs a better strategy to deal with disasters—and this starts with learning from pas...
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The Army Corps Can’t Save Miami from Climate Change
Tidal flooding rises up the side of a building in the Brickell area of Miami in August 2017. A proposed Army Corps project would not protect against this type...
GAO: Flood Mitigation Isn’t Keeping Up with Climate Change
The federal government has paid to reduce the flood risk of tens of thousands of homes in the past 30 years—but it hasn’t been enough....
House Climate Plan Calls for Community-Focused Adaptation
The Select Committee's report is the most detailed, robust congressional plan that we have seen on climate adaptation. ...
Blueprint of a Buyout: Des Plaines, IL
The City of Des Plaines has successfully purchased 68 flood-prone homes, but not without extensive time, effort, and coordination between multiple local, state,...
Blueprint of a Buyout: Blue Acres Program, NJ
One state-run program has achieved faster timelines than most FEMA-funded buyouts, but this has required extensive resources, staff time, and experience. ...