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"People pay so much for insurance, and then when something happens, they aren't there."

Business

Expert warns homeowners against assumption they're making about flood insurance: 'There are too many unknowns'

You may have only months to act.

Home

Officials urge homeowners to 'be prepared' as lawmakers announce plans to slash FEMA: 'All kinds of programs ... [could be] impacted'

"It’s a very useful dataset for getting a lot of detail, and it works at night."

Tech

Pentagon sparks outrage with decision that could leave US more vulnerable to hurricanes: 'Likely to create situations where we are unprepared'

The damage caused by hurricanes has risen considerably over the past 10 years.

Outdoors

Tropical Storm Flossie made its way along Mexico's coast — here's why we should be paying close attention

"Putting smart and sustainable technologies into action."

Tech

Shipping company unveils game-changing vessel that will traverse seas using ancient tech: 'The beginning of a new era'

"We have an aging grid infrastructure."

Business

Americans face soaring electricity prices as heat wave strains US power grids — here's how to avoid future price spikes

Home

Homeowner shares unique perks of living in disaster-proof 3D-printed house: 'I want one'

"I don't think it will continue very long."

Outdoors

Experts issue warning on ocean phenomenon that could impact hurricane season: 'It's been notable over the month'

"It's awful."

Outdoors

Residents forced to evacuate wildfires amid suffocating heat wave: 'We need to be looking for shade constantly'

"Consumer choice, paired with education, is paramount."

Business

New data reveals shocking disparity in home insurance costs across US: 'Transparency is always beneficial'

"This is a project that brings the community to the water."

Outdoors

New York unveils innovative waterfront 'wall' to withstand massive storm surges: 'Protect the community behind it'

The threat could increase in the coming years.

Outdoors

Surprising new report reveals New York City's most pressing public health threat: 'We're vulnerable'