Climate change shapes where and how we live. That's why NPR is dedicating a week to stories about solutions for building and living on a hotter planet. When Superstorm Sandy slammed into the Jersey ...

Regarding "65K new Houston-area properties built in floodplains since Harvey,” (Sept. 19): The Houston Chronicle recently highlighted concerns about homebuilding in floodplains but overlooked key ...

Over 65,000 new properties have been developed in Greater Houston floodplains since Harvey. Experts say reversing the trend will take more consistent rules.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett County commissioners approved a controversial 197-home development Tuesday despite passionate opposition from residents who warned the project could put future ...

In April, about 200 neighbors packed a fieldhouse in Spring, a suburb north of Houston, to protest a proposed development in their flood-prone community. Ryko Development, a Houston-based firm, wanted ...

In the wake of deadly flash floods in Central Texas, many people are wondering what they can do to protect themselves from flooding where they live. It's a good question, and one that is relevant to ...

Many Texas homes are located in flood-prone areas, but local governments have limited power to regulate development. The state's rapid growth and demand for affordable land contribute to the problem, ...

New Jersey officials are tinkering with the state’s ambitious climate regulations amid a housing crisis. Activists say that economically vulnerable residents could suffer. By Hilary Howard New Jersey ...

SAN ANTONIO — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. Camp Mystic, the private summer camp that now symbolizes the deadly ...

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