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Researchers examined how disaster risk informs decisions about new housing. They found crucial problems that leave communities exposed.
Too many homes will remain vulnerable to climate-related extreme weather events unless there is better coordinated housing policy and disaster management.
Climate policies in Africa must include clear commitments to combat modern slavery.
Cleaning up after a flood can be time-consuming and confronting. It can also be risky. Here’s what to keep in mind when you return home.
Why wetlands are so useful in an increasingly unpredictable climate.
Heavy storms used to hit Spain every 3-4 years. Now they happen all the time, and they’re getting much worse.
A report into the insurance sector’s response to the 2022 floods outlined a detailed pathway to reform. But these steps alone won’t solve the growing problem posed to Australian households by climate change.
Low-income households are attracted to more affordable housing in areas at higher risk of floods and other extreme events. But many then find they cannot afford soaring insurance premiums.
With Hurricanes Helene and Milton reminding us of the destructive force of such storms, the tropical cyclone forecast for Australia is for an average number but with a higher risk of severe cyclones.
Climate change disrupts community stability, especially when it leads to food shortages and displacement. Governments must work with communities to set up policies to prevent this.
Signs of this potential La Niña are emerging fairly late. But new research may help make predictions earlier.
Some actions to minimise the risk of catastrophic floods can make life more pleasant, even when it isn’t raining.
The UK is deciding who has ultimate responsibility for infrastructure weathering a harsher climate.
We’re already seeing the impacts of weather extremes on key parts of our lives, from the food we eat to the roads we use and our health.
Climate change is contributing to larger rainfalls throughout Canada, and aging urban infrastructure is unable to keep up. Blue-green infrastructure updates can help to flood-proof cities.
The Canada-U.S. Columbia River is relied upon by millions and governed by a treaty in desperate need of updating. Here is how a modern Columbia River Treaty could work.
The lush urban forest in northwest Philadelphia helps cool the city and provides other environmental protections.
The vast majority of damage to residential buildings during flooding occurs in basements. Rather than rebuilding identically after a disaster, we need to build better.
Ontario’s recent flooding reminds us of the fragility of our buildings and infrastructure, and the importance of nature-based solutions in designing more resilient communities.
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ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne
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Regius Professor of Meteorology and Climate Science, University of Reading
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Professor of Environmental Planning, University of Waikato
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Senior Lecturer, Climate Science and Science Communication, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Associate, UNSW
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Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
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Clinical Associate Professor, School of Medical Science & Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute; Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering, Adelaide University
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Senior Research Associate, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), United Nations University
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Professor emeritus, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Macquarie University
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Climate Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Senior Research Fellow, The University Centre for Rural Health, University of Sydney
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