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Climate disasters

Outdoors

90% of U.S. counties experienced a ‘climate disaster’ in the last decade, new research shows

Hunter’s Point

Home

This new Florida neighborhood is full of luxury, sustainable homes that can withstand tropical storms

Sidewalk solar Tampa

Tech

Tampa just installed almost 100 solar panels on its sidewalks — here’s why

Climate risk

Home

These free, online apps will tell you your home’s ‘climate risk factor’ — and how it can impact your finances

MiCASiTA lumber; Creating affordable, disaster-ready houses for families in need

Business

This project creates affordable, disaster-ready houses for families in need — and they only take 60 days to build

White House disaster tool

Outdoors

Interactive tool will tell you what natural disasters are threatening your city the most

Tech

This tiny, high-tech drone can fly inside hurricanes and measure their intensity

Natural disaster risk in American homes

Home

Study shows that most Americans consider ‘natural disaster risk’ when buying a new home

Florida Babcock Ranch

Tech

Hurricane Ian wiped out homes and power systems across Florida — so how did this small town leave mostly unscathed?

Climate disaster response | Climate disasters act

Business

A new bill in Congress could give workers time off to deal with ‘climate disasters’ — here’s why it matters

Hurricane cleaup after hurricane, hurricane-resistant homes, eco-friendly housing

Tech

Hurricane Fiona wiped out power for millions of Puerto Ricans — so how did these futuristic homes keep the lights on?

are hurricanes getting stronger?

Outdoors

Hurricane Ian exhibited rare, rapid intensification just before making landfall — here’s why