Biden Reinstates Obama-Era Federal Flood Protection Standard
In a sweeping Executive Order issued on the first day, President Biden reinstated the Obama-era Federal Flood Risk Management Standard. This flood protection st...
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A New Congress and a New Hope for Flood Insurance Reform
The 116th Congress, divided between a Democrat-controlled House and a Republican-controlled Senate, will more than likely continue to be driven by party rivalry...
A New Flood Protection Standard for the US’ Flooding Problem
America has a flooding problem. Adoption of a flood protection standard for federally-funded infrastructure projects should be part of the solution. ...
Extreme Weather a Huge Threat, Trump’s Actions Make It Worse
Extreme weather, failure to adapt to climate impacts, and failure to combat climate change all top the World Economic Forum’s list of Global Risks. Yet, Presi...
Diverse Coalition Backs Proposed Flood Protection Rule
Devastation of the flood in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 13, 2008 The U.S. Army/Flickr (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar M. Sanchez-Alvarez/...
"Unprecedented" Floods Are Becoming All Too Normal
The devastating aftermath of the July 30 flash flood in Ellicott City, MD. This is one of many shops affected on Main St. Forsaken Photos/Flickr On Saturday...