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White House to Host Event Highlighting Efforts to Boost Climate Change Preparedness and Resilience

March 18, 2014 - in Announcement, Emergency, Projects

On Wednesday, March 19, the White House, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will host an event highlighting the Administration’s commitment to empower America’s communities…

Climate Change: Energy Infrastructure Risks and Adaptation Efforts

March 7, 2014 - in Energy, Projects

According to assessments by the National Research Council (NRC) and the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), U.S. energy infrastructure is increasingly…

You Can’t Stop Urban Flooding

February 4, 2014 - in Emergency, Projects, Water

When you live in Lyons, Colo., you know where your flood plains are, because a creek flows right through town and it has a habit of getting unruly. But…

Know Your Flood Risk Launches New Flood Recovery Guide to Support UK Victims through the Clean-up

December 11, 2013 - in Emergency, Modeling, Projects

Last week saw the largest tidal surge in 60 years, resulting in devastating floods across much of South East England. With further flood warnings being issued across the UK, data from the Met Office suggests that flooding could threaten to become an even more…

Webinar for Climate Ready Water Utilities

November 29, 2013 - in Projects, Water

EPA's Climate Ready Water Utilities (CRWU) initiative assists the water sector, which includes drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities, in addressing climate change impacts. Through the development of practical and easy-to-use tools, EPA promotes…