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Multnomah County Trees Are Doing Much More Than We Think
Portland’s trees are also playing an underappreciated role every time it rains: They’re helping us prevent major flooding and avoid erosion; they are literally holding Multnomah County together.
Ocean at the Door: New Homes and the Rising Sea
Recent housing growth rates are faster in high flood risk zones for most coastal states.
POURING IT ON: How Climate Change Intensifies Heavy Rain Events
Climate change is making the wettest days wetter, heightening flood risks.
FAITH AND FLOODING: How Sea Level Rise Threatens America’s Houses of Worship
Unchecked warming emissions are projected to leave hundreds of houses of worship in areas vulnerable to chronic flooding by midcentury.
2018 Ocean at the Door: New Homes and the Rising Sea
Recent housing growth rates are faster in high flood risk zones for most coastal states.
Climate Change Has Influenced Timing of Europe’s Floods
The timing of floods has changed across Europe due to shifts in climate, with some areas seeing earlier floods and some later.
Global Warming Is Fueling Arizona’s Monstrous Monsoons
The Southwest's monsoons are becoming more intense, even as less rain falls on average.
Rising Seas Spark Tobacco-Style Lawsuits in California
California municipalities have filed first-of-their-kind lawsuits against fossil fuel giants over sea level rise.
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