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...
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House Moves to Vote on Flood Insurance Reform
Reform of the deeply indebted National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) must occur before the program expires on December 8th. While the NFIP was established to h...
FEMA’s Outdated and Backward-Looking Flood Maps
FEMA’s flood mapping program is falling short in protecting people and property from flooding. ...
The Nation’s Approach to Managing Flood Risks Must Change
In the era of climate change, the “business-as-usual” approach for addressing flooding is no longer an option. Current federal policies create an unsustaina...
Trump Killed Flood Safety Standards, Hampering Recovery
Hurricane Harvey will be one of the nation’s largest flood disasters and the storm isn’t even over yet. An uncounted number of homes are heavily damaged. Ho...
Hurricane Harvey Arrives as Flood Insurance Deadline Looms
Hurricane Harvey will strike the Texas coast with gale force winds, life-threatening storm surge, and torrential rainfall. Several coastal counties have rightfu...