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As we enter an abnormally wet hurricane season, Savannah works with outdated flood maps
As coastal Georgia rapidly develops and approaches an abnormally wet hurricane season, its flood zone maps need an upgrade.
Neptune Flood Research Group Releases Analysis on the Flood Underinsurance Crisis in the United States
Flood risk is rising rapidly across the United States due to the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-driven weather ...
‘A hidden threat’: San Mateo lawmaker warns of rising groundwater risks, seeks study funding
A 2024 report by the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) found that East Palo Alto, a ...
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Pennsylvania legislation aims to protect homebuyers in flood-prone neighborhoods
The task force found that fewer than 2% of insured homes in Pennsylvania are protected against flooding. High flood insurance ...
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California Enacts Significant CEQA Reforms for Housing and Advanced Manufacturing Projects
CEQA is one of the most robust state environmental statutes in the United States. It requires public agencies to evaluate the environmental impacts of a project and includes substantive requirements ...