Devastating Cost of Future Coastal Flooding Predicted in New Study
Modeling predicts the devastating socioeconomic impacts of flooding for developing countries
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Half of US Coastal Communities Underestimate Sea Level Risks
Most regional assessments of sea level rise risks omit high-end scenarios, leading to potential underestimates
Using Satellites for Faster Flood Information
New technique uses satellites with radar imaging to see through clouds
The Road to Success When It Comes to Mitigating Flood Disasters
Researchers propose designing permeable pavements as a means of flood control
Urban Greening ‘Not a Panacea’ for Dealing with Extreme Weather
Strategies such as green roofs and vegetated parks will not be able to mitigate both heat waves and flooding
Sea-Level Rise Drives Wastewater Leakage to Coastal Waters
Recent computer modeling studies indicate that coastal wastewater infrastructure is likely to flood with groundwater as sea-level rises
Scientists Predict Huge Increase in Flooding, Drought in California
Researchers predict the entire West Coast will experience greater month-to-month fluctuations in extremely dry and wet weather, especially in California
'100-Year' Floods Will Happen Every 1 to 30 Years, According to New Flood Maps
Researchers combined storm surge, sea level rise, and the predicted increased occurrence and strength in tropical storms and hurricanes to create a map of flood hazard possibility along the US East Coast and Gulf of Mexico
North Carolina Coastal Flooding Is Worsening with Climate Change, Population Growth
Researchers found that six of the seven highest precipitation events in a 120-year record have occurred within the last 20 years
How Connected Vehicles’ Windshield Wipers Could Help Prevent Flooding
We've been promised all kinds of benefits from a future of connected vehicles, but flood control?