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Outdated Building Codes are Costly and Dangerous

Expert BlogUnited StatesAnna Weber, Joel Scata
Strong building codes save lives and money. FEMA made millions of dollars available to update outdated codes—but states are not taking full advantage of this opportunity.

PJM's Interconnection Inaction

Expert BlogPennsylvaniaClaire Lang-Ree, Tom Rutigliano
If PJM wants to get serious about reliability and protecting its customers during extreme weather, it’s time to stop arguing about interconnection and transmission planning and get to work.

What's on the Horizon for California's MPA Petitions

Expert BlogCaliforniaRobert Vergara

As state agencies begin their evaluation of the 20 petitions proposing changes to California's MPA network, it is crucial to strive for ambitious ocean conservation actions.

Weaker Building Codes in North Carolina's Future.

Expert BlogNorth CarolinaRob Moore
North Carolina already has some of the weakest building codes in the nation when it comes to protecting people from hazards and disasters, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Division of Building Sciences. But the state’s legislature is determined…

Accurate Flood Maps Are Essential for Climate Adaptation

Expert BlogUnited StatesRob Moore

FEMA received three recommendations from an advisory panel that would greatly improve the reliability of its flood maps and put an end to the practice of fill and build—if the recommendations are implemented.

Access to BRIC Funding May Depend on Where You Live

Expert BlogUnited StatesFarinaz Motlagh

NRDC’s nationwide assessment of who could apply for funding in the BRIC program’s first three grant cycles finds that access could depend on local capacity.