Researchers received about $1.35 million from the U.S. EPA to study basement flooding in Homewood and the Hill District, as climate change worsens storms.
Eastern Kentucky was devastated by flooding in late July. “I honestly don’t think this area has seen anything like this, at least, in recorded history.” It can expect more in a warming world.
The Northeast Climate Center says climate change will make this summer in Pennsylvania warmer than normal, with more days above 90 degrees and more intense storms.