The field of urban planning is gaining interest as cities around the world, including Houston, are facing increased exposure to...
coastal flooding News
The fast-moving snow storm that pummeled the U.S. Northeast, grounding flights, knocking out power to thousands and causing coastal flooding,...
Plow trucks and shovelers in the Northeast attacked the region’s newest winter storm as fresh powder piled on top of...

Recognizing that coastal storms can cause surges, sea-level rise and cyclone winds that devastate communities, emergency management experts in a...
When floodwaters poured into Holly Furlong’s Virginia Beach home in October, she ripped out electrical cords and rushed her four...
Over the past several months, the Northeastern U.S. has experienced abnormally dry conditions leading to a drought that could last...

Climate scientists have long warned of a rise in sea level as global warming melts the world’s glaciers. But while...
The mayor of Gulfport, Mississippi, has declared a state of emergency because of heavy rain and widespread flooding in the...
UK-based JBA Risk Management, a global provider of flood modelling services for insurers, reinsurers, and property or asset managers, announced...
Many states across the country, particularly in the Southeast, are unprepared to face the risks posed from extreme heat, drought,...