Author: Jake Bittle, Grist

    September 30, 2024

    The US Is Finally Curbing Floodplain Development, Research Shows

    By Jake Bittle, Grist

    The average city now actively avoids floodplains. The vast majority of floodplain construction — the kind that grabs headlines and feeds the pessimistic narrative — has taken place in just two states: Louisiana and Florida.

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    A home on stilts sits amidst coastal waters and marshlands along Louisiana Highway 1.

    June 7, 2023

    Louisiana’s Landmark Climate Adaptation Program Is Running Out of Time

    By Jake Bittle, Grist

    The state’s ambitious projects have successfully reduced land loss and flood risk, but many communities remain at risk and funds are running out.

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