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Press release
New Jersey Takes a Big Step Toward Ensuring Greater Inland Flood Protection
June 9, 2023 | Kate Boicourt , Director, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsEnvironmental Defense Fund supports the leadership of New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy and Department of Environmental Protection and their commitment to protect communities from riverine flood risk and stormwater runoff.More on:
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Blog post
Hurricane season is here again. And finally, leaders are addressing multiple flood risks.
June 9, 2023 | Natalie Snider, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Climate Resilient Coasts & WatershedsOver the past year, leaders have responded to our call to act – a call that was supported by more than a hundred organizations around the country. Here are two major ways their efforts can prepare us for the next hurricane. The post Hurricane season is here again. And finally, leaders are addressing multiple flood risks. first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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Article
Four ways hurricanes are becoming more dangerous and why
May 31, 2023Climate science tells us a lot about how and why hurricanes are becoming more dangerous. Stronger hurricanes are becoming more frequent, for one thing.More on:
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Blog post
Addressing Gaps in Disaster Recovery for South Carolina Households through Inclusive Insurance Models
May 30, 2023 | Carolyn Kousky, Associate Vice President, Economics and Policy AnalysisThis blog was authored by Environmental Defense Fund economists, Karina French and Carolyn Kousky. See their report here. South Carolina is no stranger to the devastating effects of extreme flooding, with hurricanes like Matthew and Florence leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. As the state faces escalating flood risk due to climate changes …More on:
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Interactive tool
The Colorado River Basin: What’s at stake in the Grand Canyon
May 23, 2023A new website from EDF, American Rivers, and Four Corners Mapping provides a special look at the Grand Canyon through an educational, interactive journey. The interactive tool invites people to take a tour through the Grand Canyon and learn how the complexities of the Colorado River crisis impact the Grand Canyon and its surrounding communities …More on:
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Climate-driven floods could displace millions of Americans. Local buyout programs could help them relocate.
May 23, 2023Federal agencies fund state and local governments to purchase repeatedly flood-damaged properties from willing owners and convert them to open space. This process, known as a buyout, can save lives and lower disaster aid costs, but there are numerous challenges that disincentivize homeowners and communities from participating. Discover ways we can improve the process. The post Climate-driven floods could displace millions of Americans. Local buyout programs could help them relocate. first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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Blog post
Investing in Arizona’s water future
May 16, 2023 | Rachel O’Connor, Senior Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsThis blog is co-authored by Rachel O’Connor, Manager, Climate Resilient Water Systems. As Arizona’s water crisis worsens due to extreme drought and overuse, more attention than ever is being directed toward addressing this critical issue. At the federal level, an influx of funding has become available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act.More on:
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New report shows climate change will impact strawberry production in Florida
May 15, 2023 | Dawn Shirreffs , Florida DirectorAuthors: Dawn Shirreffs and Kelly Suttles In 2022, the Florida legislature created the official designation of strawberry shortcake as the State Dessert. Key lime pie advocates may yet have a second chance to emerge victorious as important new research by Environmental Defense Fund and Two Degrees Adapt signals concern for growing strawberries in the Sunshine …More on:
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Prioritizing communities and nature in the nation’s largest Army Corps project in New York-New Jersey Harbor
May 8, 2023 | Kate Boicourt , Director, Climate Resilient Coasts and WatershedsEDF advocates for an approach to the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study that is multi-hazard, community-centered and prioritizes nature-based solutions.More on:
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Blog post
Five recommendations for integrating equity into benefit-cost analysis for flood risk management
April 28, 2023EDF held a workshop where experts provided guidance on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), a federal agency that works on flood risk management, can integrate equity into their benefit-cost analyses. Here are their top five recommendations.More on:
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Press release
New Florida Legislation Advances the Prioritization of Climate Resilience
April 28, 2023 | Rachel Rhode, Manager, Climate Resilient Coasts & WatershedsIn recent weeks, new legislation has advanced the prioritization of climate resilience in the state of Florida.More on:
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How new provisions in the Water Resources Development Act are building climate resilience
April 26, 2023The Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA 2022) passed through Congress last December as part of the this typically biennial and bipartisan legislation invests in water infrastructure by authorizing projects, studies and programs led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The post How new provisions in the Water Resources Development Act are building climate resilience first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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Blog post
Water Leadership Institute reunion: bridging connections over water
April 17, 2023 | Mariana Rivera-Torres, Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsThis blog is co-authored by Sue Ruiz (Education Manager, Self-Help Enterprises), Chris Freimund (Director of Development, Watershed Progressive), and Laura Dubin, Rural Community Assistance Corporation During a rainy Saturday in Visalia, graduates from the Water Leadership Institute (WLI) gathered for an alumni reunion. It only seemed fitting that alumni congregated to discuss solutions to water …More on:
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Blog post
Fires are normal, and so is fire recovery – at least it used to be
April 12, 2023 | Brian Buma, Senior Climate ScientistEDF research shows the likelihood of forest regeneration after a fire is lower than it was in the past.More on:
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Understanding how communities are vulnerable to climate change is key to improving equity and justice
March 29, 2023 | Jeremy Proville, Senior Director, EconomicsEnvironmental Defense Fund and Texas A&M University published a new study that found all states in the U.S. are at risk from the effects of climate change, particularly neighborhoods experiencing disproportionate environmental harms and risks, health disparities and infrastructure problems.More on:
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Press release
FEMA’s Community Rating System is Crucial in Mitigating Flood Damages
March 2, 2023 | Jesse Gourevitch, High Meadows Post-Doctoral Economics FellowNew research published in the journal Environmental Research Letters examines the effectiveness of Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community RMore on:
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Press release
EPA Grants from Inflation Reduction Act Will Help States and Communities Deliver Cuts in Climate Pollution
March 1, 2023 | Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. RegionEDF statement from Pam Kiely, Associate Vice President, U.S. ClimateMore on:
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Blog post
A New Pilot Launches to Support Equitable Flood Recovery in NYC
March 1, 2023 | Carolyn Kousky, Associate Vice President, Economics and Policy AnalysisThis blog was authored by Environmental Defense Fund economist, Carolyn Kousky. Facing $150 billion annually in direct costs from climate-related disasters, the current system of disaster recovery in the U.S. is failing many families and communities. Most households struggle with timely access to sufficient financial support for the wide-ranging expenses disasters impose. And without adequate …More on:
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Blog post
New research shows the potential consequences of unpriced flood risk in US housing markets
February 16, 2023 | Jesse Gourevitch, High Meadows Post-Doctoral Economics FellowNo region of the US is unaffected by the impacts of climate change. New research led by EDF economists finds that increasing flood risk due to climate change pose threats to the stability of the US housing market.More on:
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Press release
US Housing Market Overvalued by $200 Billion Due to Unpriced Climate Risks
February 16, 2023 | Jesse Gourevitch, High Meadows Post-Doctoral Economics FellowA new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change examines the potential cost of unrealized flood risk in the American real estate market, finding that flood zone property prices are overvalued by US$121–US$237 billion. Authored by researchers from Environmental Defense Fund, First Street Foundation, Resources for the Future, the Federal Reserve, and several academic institutions, the study also examined how unpriced flood risk throughout the country could impact communities and local governments, finding low-income households particularly vulnerable to home value deflation.More on:
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Article
Can insurance save us from climate disaster?
February 10, 2023Households with Insurance recover faster from disaster, but many people don't have the coverage they need to face floods, wildfires and other extreme weather events. New insurance products can bring coverage to more people with less cost, building resilience to a changing climate.More on:
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Extreme weather: How insurance reform can make recovery faster and fairer
February 10, 2023Households with Insurance recover faster from disaster, but many people don't have the coverage they need to face floods, wildfires and other extreme weather events. EDF and partners are developing new insurance products that can help bring coverage to more people with less cost, and build resilience to a changing climate.More on:
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Blog post
New EDF mapping analysis identifies natural infrastructure use across watersheds
February 3, 2023 | Kelly Suttles, Senior Research Analyst, Climate-Smart AgricultureThe Mississippi River Basin is sensitive to increased risks of flooding and poor water quality. However, natural infrastructure could help mitigate these risks. EDF research shows that wetlands and floodplains are the best natural resources to reduce flood risk and nitrate pollution.More on:
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Three ways to take bold action to protect urban coastal wetlands
February 2, 2023 | Adam Gold, Manager, Coasts and Watersheds ScienceWetlands can be powerhouses for climate adaptation and resilience. This World Wetlands Day, we are highlighting one type of wetland that impacts people the most – coastal urban wetlands. The post Three ways to take bold action to protect urban coastal wetlands first appeared on Growing Returns.More on:
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Nearly $40 million available to help California water managers, growers, and communities achieve groundwater sustainability through the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program
February 2, 2023 | Anna Schiller, Program Manager, Climate Resilient Water SystemsYesterday, California’s Department of Conservation opened a second application round for the state’s timely and in-demand Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP). Now through March 29th, Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and their local non-profit and public agency partners can apply for nearly $9 million block grants to plan for and implement projects that reduce regional groundwater demand …More on: