Polar Ice Caps Melting Much Faster than Predicted
During the past few weeks a very troubling news story has emerged, one that may affect every human on the planet. It has been revealed... Read More
Widespread Severe Weather in April of 2014
At the end of April 2014, a series of massive storm systems moved through the southeastern US, causing widespread flooding, particularly in the state of... Read More
Flash Floods in NYC
According to the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) flash floods are an inherent danger throughout the city, and can happen at any... Read More
Montana Declares Flood Emergency
The state of Montana is often called the “Big Sky” state due to its seemingly boundless horizon and vast prairies. The state is often plagued... Read More
Flooding Threat from Massive Snowpack
During the winter season of 2013-2014 there have been many more avalanches than in previous years. The season has been the harshest in decades —... Read More
Dutch Experience Provides Model for New York
For centuries, the Netherlands has been staving off the seas that threaten to claim the vast majority of Dutch real estate. Flood barriers and sea... Read More
One Year After Sandy, Suffering Continues
More than a year after Hurricane Sandy, many displaced residents are still suffering long-lasting repercussions from the massive disaster. Many of the areas that were... Read More
Flood Protection Contest Winners Announced
US officials in the Department of Housing and Urban Development have announced the winners of an international design contest aimed at generating fresh ideas to... Read More
New Floodplain Maps for New Jersey Raise Concerns
In mid-June, FEMA released a new floodplain map for the State of New Jersey. As hard as it may to believe — particularly after the... Read More
Is Florida Planning Wisely for Rising Sea Level?
Flooding in Miami and the Florida Keys was once an occasional, if very inconvenient headache. But in recent years, flooding has become a regular and... Read More