Flood disclosure bill to help home buyers recognize risks passes in Pa. House
One legislator hopes the law will help would-be property owners recognize the risks of property located in flood-prone areas.
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Pennsylvania legislation aims to protect homebuyers in flood-prone neighborhoods
Fewer than 2% of insured homes in Pennsylvania include flood protection.
Pennsylvania sues Trump’s FEMA over end of grant program that helps states prevent flooding
More than $130 million in federal funds for projects across Pennsylvania to help communities prepare for disasters have been canceled.
Penn State professor explains how climate change affects weather
The recent heat wave in Pittsburgh and severe floods in Texas are just two examples of recent weather events intensified by climate change.
Pittsburghers react to summer heat and share thoughts on climate change
With heat waves sweeping the region, residents weigh in on changing weather, its impact and their knowledge about climate change.
‘Depaving’ the way to greener neighborhoods
People are digging up pavement to prevent flooding by giving stormwater a place to soak into the ground and to lower temperatures.
Pennsylvania meteorologists concerned about cuts to the National Weather Service
Meteorologists worry important data informing forecasts could become less reliable, and could affect extreme weather warnings.
Nearly $1M grant to fund climate projects in Allegheny County environmental justice communities
Fifteen environmental justice communities in the county are eligible for funding to address flooding with projects like rain gardens, green infrastructure and debris removal.
Pretty much everywhere, it will be wet: Pittsburgh-area planners prep for climate future
Intense rain, steep topography, aging infrastructure and housing built for a different climate future threaten homes around the region.
Climate change is causing more damaging ‘mid-size’ storms. Insurers are taking notice
In Pennsylvania, just 1.6% of homes have flood insurance. “That’s really scary because we’re seeing more and more inland flood catastrophes."
