The research team concluded that changes in precipitation accounted for 36% of the actual flooding costs that occurred during the three-decade period measured in their study
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How prepared are homeowners for the dangerous weather events that continue to threaten many regions? A survey explores how much homeowners would pay to protect against future calamities.
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At a recent hearing hosted by the Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy, environmental experts discussed the risks to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) posed by climate change.
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As more and more homes are built on the coast, the rise of chronic flooding to these areas has increased.
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Most experts favor combatting natural disaster losses with alternative policies rather than subsidized or mandatory insurance.
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Flooding spurred by climate change threatens to put millions of homes at risk in the decades to come, according to a new scientific report. Just how bad are the potential economic consequences?
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If last year’s hurricane season was any indication, climate change could increase risks associated with owning a home, according to a study by University of Miami. The study ...
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