Inside Texas’ Revamped Statewide Flood Mitigation Plan
It's a wishlist of projects with an overarching goal of mitigating flooding across the most disaster-prone state in the nation.
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Will Climate Change Create Deadlier Tropical Storms?
New research suggests that, due to global warming, storm-related deaths in developing nations could increase by as much as 52 percent.
For North Carolina, Hurricane Florence Could Bring a Financial Reckoning
The state has bet against a megastorm for years, but now as Florence bears down on the state it could face a major money shortage to rebuild from the damage.
Why More Frequent Hurricanes May Also Be Less Damaging
What makes North Atlantic hurricanes more frequent may also soften the blow once they reach land. By Nathan…
Here Come the Hurricanes: The 9 Best Stories on How They Affect Policy and People
We’ve rounded up some of the best reporting on hurricanes and what happens after they’re over—from inept planning to police abuses to waste and misspending during the recovery.