Bomb Cyclone Unleashes Historic Flooding
During the middle of March, a dire warning was widely broadcast regarding a severe winter storm system that was poised to strike the U.S. Midwest.... Read More
Cities Devise Plans to Combat Climate Change
As government leaders debate climate change, officials and community leaders in cities across the U.S. are taking action to prepare for climate change impacts they... Read More
The Trouble with Greenland’s Glaciers
Scientists have learned that the glaciers of Greenland and Antarctica are melting far faster than previously suspected, creating a flooding hazard to coastal communities all... Read More
Why Some Areas are “Sinking” Faster than Others
A new article (https://www.popsci.com/sea-levels-rising-unevenly) recently published by Popular Science explains some quirks of sea level rise in a way that is easy for non-scientists to... Read More
Rising Sea Levels Threaten U.S. Military Might
U.S. military bases on the nation’s coastline are at increased risk to “catastrophic damage” from flooding due to rising sea levels, according to a recent... Read More
Tangier Island: Doomed?
Photo by Eli Christman, Creative Commons License When one hears the name, “Tangier Island”, pleasant thoughts of tropical vistas with swaying palm trees might come... Read More
Flood Logs Protect Historic Site from Hurricane Florence
In September 2018 at historic Revolution Mill in Greensboro, North Carolina, Hurricane Florence threatened with high wind, rain and storm flooding. The structure weathered the... Read More
Flood Barrier Certification Provides Peace of Mind in a Flood
One of the most destructive aspects of storms like Hurricane Florence is the catastrophic flooding caused by storm surge and prolonged heavy rainfall. Water damages... Read More
ALERT: East Coast Should Prepare for Hurricane Florence
9/10/18 – The National Hurricane Center has issued a special statement regarding Hurricane Florence, now a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic taking aim at... Read More
8 Tips for Reducing Flood Risk
Many homeowners are complacent, even during major downpours, because they are enjoying a false sense of security. Incredibly, most homeowners think that they are fully... Read More