Extreme Weather

Parked cars in floodwater with two-story apartments or homes in background in Florida after hurricane.

Auto Insurance Rates Spike Due to Extreme Weather

Car insurance costs around the country are going up as insurers receive more claims from areas struck by storms and other climate disasters.

November 7, 2024 - Grist

Aerial view of flooded small homes in Florida after hurricane.

Research Shows White Communities Gain Affluence After Climate Disasters

People of color and lower-income residents tend to lose wealth despite the stated goals of federal assistance programs to restore communities impacted by disasters.

November 6, 2024 - Inside Climate News

Construction workers in orange vests and white hard hats installing concrete curb.

Rebuilding America's Backbone: A Call for Resilient Infrastructure

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November 3, 2024 - Maria Lehman

Aerial view of dense neighborhood with beach homes on coast in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

Rising Insurance Rates Squeezing Affordable Housing Developers

Spiking insurance costs in coastal areas prone to climate disasters are making it harder for low-income housing developers to keep building.

October 24, 2024 - WHQR

Blue and white "hurricane evacuation route" sign.

Will Hurricanes Drive Away Florida’s Retirees?

Some children of Florida retirees are urging their parents to leave hurricane-prone areas for safer regions.

October 22, 2024 - Curbed

Car half submerged in brown flood water in Asheville, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.

Love Letter to Asheville

A River Arts District resident and urbanist reflects on her experience in the former “climate haven” in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

October 17, 2024 - April Economides

Damage from flooding from HUrricane Helene in North Carolina.

‘Climate Havens’ Not Safe From Hurricane Helene’s Destruction

Parts of North Carolina previously considered immune to the impact of hurricanes experienced historic flooding in the aftermath of the storm.

October 3, 2024 - Scientific American

U.S. airmen in red berets and fatigues walk across rubble in Keaton Beach, Florida after Hurricane Helene heavily damaged the area.

Hurricane Helene Highlights Growing Threat to Florida’s ‘Big Bend’

The region is becoming more vulnerable to flooding and storm damage due in part to climate change and warmer seas.

October 1, 2024 - ABC 7

Close-up of red EMERGENCY sign above hospital emergency room entrance.

Study: Heat Deaths on the Rise, Predicted to Increase

As intense heat waves become more common, the risk of heat-related deaths is rising.

September 23, 2024 - JAMA Network Open

Sandbags and red water-filled cylinders lined up on a concrete pier to prevent flooding.

Planning for Future Floods

New climate and flood models are needed to understand growing flood risks.

September 12, 2024 - Governing

Green highway sign with white text with distances for Palmdale, Lancaster, and Los Angeles, California.

Rising Heat Threatens Growing California Cities

Many rapidly growing inland California cities are facing increased extreme heat days due to climate change, putting more residents at risk of health issues and overwhelming local infrastructure.

September 9, 2024 - Cal Matters

Solar panels, wind turbines, and power line tower against sunset sky.

Renewable Energy Under Pressure: Lessons on Grid Resilience in Extreme Weather From Texas and California

How preparation and modern infrastructure can prevent power failures in an era of climate change.

September 4, 2024 - Yale Climate Connections

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US Department of Energy Announces 10 New Climate Resilience Centers

The Biden administration has awarded $10 million for an additional 10 climate resilience centers as part of the Justice40 Initiative.

August 27, 2024 - Utility Dive

Flooded Houston street with half-submerged cars during Hurricane Harvey.

20 States Best and Least Prepared for Climate Change and Extreme Weather

A new study from CNBC ranks US states in order of sustainability and preparedness for climate change and extreme weather. A few might surprise you.

July 31, 2024 - CNBC

Two utility workers looking up at power lines against purplish sunset sky.

Federal and State Responses to Extreme Heat

Governments are mobilizing resources to address the impacts of longer and more intense heat waves on public health and infrastructure.

July 12, 2024 - Pew Trusts

Flooded street in rural Vermont.

Vermont Climate Impact Fee Heads to Governor’s Desk

Inspired by the EPA’s superfund cleanup program, the bill aims to hold companies responsible for contributing to climate change and its harmful impacts.

May 9, 2024 - NBC News

Front view of stone home with severe tornado damage and portions of roof ripped off.

10 States Where Insurance Costs Impact Housing Affordability

Insurance companies are responding to the increasing frequency and intensity of severe weather events caused by climate change by raising home insurance premiums in high-risk states, adding another hurdle to housing affordability in the U.S.

February 26, 2024 - Fox Business

Power lines with dense icicles hanging from them against blue sky.

Texas Grid Holds Up to Freezing Temperatures

Efforts made to prepare the state’s infrastructure for winter storms after 2021’s disastrous freeze are paying off.

January 18, 2024 - The New York Times

Four-story light-colored multifamily apartment building.

HUD Resiliency Awards Target Affordable Multifamily Housing

The Green and Resilient Retrofit program aims to reduce vulnerability to climate challenges and improve energy efficiency in multifamily buildings.

December 31, 2023 - Housing Wire

Flooded street with two-story homes and palm trees being blown in the wind during a hurricane in Miami, Florida.

‘Reverse Migration’ Brings New Risk: Climate Change

Black Americans are flocking to southern states, but many popular destinations face growing threats from extreme weather.

December 19, 2023 - Inside Climate News

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