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New FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps Double Number of Structures in Flood Zones for Parts of New York City

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently released updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for parts of New York City that double the number of structures located in flood zones.  The maps include...April 30, 2013

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Preparing for Climate Changes with Living Shorelines (Webinar)

Georgetown Climate Center staff and state experts from Maryland and Alabama recently discussed important opportunities states can pursue to expedite the adoption of living shorelines and better prepare their communities...April 5, 2013

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Boston Harbor Association Releases Sea-level Rise Report, Mayor Responds with Policy Initiatives

In a new report, Preparing for the Rising Tide, the Boston Harbor Association finds that before 2100, nearly six percent of the city will be flooded twice daily at high tide. The report’s figures are based on an...February 6, 2013

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National Climate Assessment Report Released

On January 11, 2013, the National Climate Assessment Draft Advisory Committee (NCADAC) released a draft of the third National Climate Assessment Report.  The report reinforces previous assessments that our...January 14, 2013

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Maryland Gov. O'Malley Signs Executive Order to Help State Prepare for Climate Change and Extreme Weather

On Dec. 28, 2012, Governor Martin O’Malley signed the "Climate Change and Coast Smart Construction Executive Order" to increase Maryland’s long term resiliency to flooding and sea-level...January 2, 2013

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Floodplain Regulation: Challenges and Opportunities in Preparing for Climate Changes (Webinar)

The Georgetown Climate Center recently hosted an important webinar about how communities can become more resilient to extreme weather and prepare for climate change through floodplain regulations. The Dec. 6 webinar...December 13, 2012

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What Actions Can Obama—And Congress— Take on Climate Change During the Next Four Years?

December 4, 2012

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Sea-Level Rise and Property Rights

Peter Byrne, faculty director of the Georgetown Climate Center, dives into some of the land use, takings, and regulatory challenges facing local governments in the wake of rising sea levels in a new law review...December 2, 2012

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Vicki Arroyo's Pop Tech Talk: Lessons Learned from Extreme Storms

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, attention is rightly focused on helping the families affected by the storm and repairing the damage it caused.  The storm is one of the largest and most damaging to ever hit the...October 31, 2012

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Georgetown Climate Center Releases New Tool Kit to Help Local Governments Adapt to Record Heat

On the heels of the hottest month in U.S. history, the Georgetown Climate Center has released a new tool to help cities and counties better prepare for the public health and infrastructure challenges caused by rising...August 17, 2012