August 8, 2024
Bipartisan Misery: New Tool Shows 91% of Congressional Districts Hit by Climate-Related Disasters
By News Editor
The Atlas of Accountability highlights where federal post-disaster assistance funds have gone following a declared disaster
June 4, 2024
Climate Change Fueling Surge in Extreme Rainfall, Warns Climate Central Study
By News Editor
According to Climate Central’s analysis, the frequency and intensity of extreme precipitation events have risen markedly in recent decades.
March 11, 2024
GAO Makes Recommendations for Enhancing Resilience of Flood Risk Management Infrastructure
By News Editor
More frequent extreme weather events and rising sea levels put the nation’s flood management infrastructure at risk.
February 9, 2024
Climate Change Likely to Drive More Floods in Some Parts of the U.S., Fewer in Others
By News Editor
Researchers expect increased flooding in the Northeast and Southeast, while flooding will generally decrease in the Southwest and the Northern Great Plains.
December 2, 2023
Fifth National Climate Assessment Shows Far-Reaching Impacts of Climate Change
By News Editor
The report includes an interactive online NCA5 Atlas, which allows users to explore the latest localized temperature and precipitation projections.
September 18, 2023
No Easy Solutions for Coastal Communities
By Catherine Kozak
The effects of severe beach erosion have been on full display in Rodanthe, NC.
July 12, 2023
12 Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters So Far This Year, According to NOAA
By News Editor
The total cost of the 12 billion-dollar events so far this year exceeds $32.7 billion (CPI-adjusted), and they have resulted in 100 direct and indirect fatalities
February 8, 2023
Mayors Share Climate Concerns in Latest Survey
By News Editor
Flooding is a top concern for those in the Midwest (76%), Northeast (71%), and South (68%) while drought and wildfires dominate in the West.
November 9, 2022
Climate Risk and Resilience Portal Aims to Help Boost Preparedness
By News Editor
ClimRR can help officials understand community vulnerabilities in the face of future climate risks.
September 9, 2022
New Portal to Help Communities Assess Exposure to Climate Hazards
By News Editor
The Climate Mapping for Resilience and Adaptation (CMRA) portal features maps, data, and resources to support climate resilience planning across five key climate hazards: extreme heat, drought, wildfire, flooding, and coastal inundation.