Most buildings were designed for an earlier climate – here's what will happen as global warming accelerates
Structures are built to withstand a normal range of conditions. But what's 'normal' is changing rapidly.
July 2, 2021 • ~8 min
NOAA's 2021 high-tide flooding outlook shows where the risks are highest and growing. Some communities are seeing 20 or more days of flooding a year now.
Structures are built to withstand a normal range of conditions. But what's 'normal' is changing rapidly.
The world's nuclear power plants are on the frontline of climate change – and not in a good way.
Many coastal US cities are contending with increasingly frequent and severe tidal flooding as sea levels rise. Some are considering building seawalls, but this strategy is not simple or cheap.
Managed retreat doesn't always mean leaving. It's about preserving the essential while redesigning communities to be better for everyone. Here's what that can look like.
Managed retreat doesn't always mean leaving. It's about preserving the essential while redesigning communities to be better for everyone. Here's what that can look like.
Managed retreat doesn't always mean leaving. It's about preserving the essential while redesigning communities to be better for everyone. Here's what that can look like.
Flood plain statistics can be confusing. There are better ways to think about the risk of severe weather than 100-year storm or flood.
Planting a hedge can boost biodiversity, tackle noise, air and soil pollution and help towards meeting carbon emissions targets.
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