Boston hurricane barrier eyed; cost estimate $10B.
With Tropical Storm Harvey inundating Houston, experts say Boston could face its own extreme flooding crisis in the next century — threatening massive damage...
EPA says climate scientists trying to 'politicize' Texas storm.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday rejected a contention by scientists that the historic rainfall from Tropical Storm Harvey was linked...
How climate change could turn US real estate prices upside down.
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Ancient trees reveal relationship between climate change, wildfires.
Aug. 29 (UPI) -- New analysis of centuries-old trees in South America has revealed a strong correlation between wildfires and periods of warming.
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Hurricane Harvey: Why is it so extreme?
Hurricane Harvey is drowning southeastern Texas for the fourth day, putting a vast area under feet of water. Experts say Harvey has been stuck...
How Houston can become more resilient to future floods.
The devastating flood in Houston may be called a “1,000-year flood,” meaning it supposedly has a 1-in-1,000 chance of happening in a given year....
Amid Harvey floods, Houston chief worries 'how many bodies?'
With its flood defenses strained, the crippled city of Houston anxiously watched dams and levees Tuesday to see if they would hold until the...
Hurricane Harvey previews our stormy future.
By Eugene Robinson,
Pay attention to what happened to Houston. It is rare to be given such a vivid look at our collective future.
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Most Harvey flood victims uninsured, face big bills alone.
Homeowners suffering flood damage from Harvey are more likely to be on the hook for losses than victims of prior storms — a potentially...
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