Published Mar 8, 2021
Millions Of U.S. Homes Face An Expensive Flooding Threat
Rebecca Hersher delves into the looming flood threats posed by climate change on U.S. communities, particularly focusing on the financial and health impacts on vulnerable populations. She highlights the 2016 Raynell, West Virginia flood as a case study, underscores the challenges in making flood insurance affordable, and raises awareness of the broader nationwide implications.
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