Pretty much everywhere, it will be wet: Pittsburgh-area planners prep for climate future Julia FraserOctober 25, 2024 Intense rain, steep topography, aging infrastructure and housing built for a different climate future threaten homes around the region. Climate ChangeWater
Climate change is causing more damaging ‘mid-size’ storms. Insurers are taking notice Susan PhillipsAugust 28, 2024 In Pennsylvania, just 1.6% of homes have flood insurance. “That’s really scary because we’re seeing more and more inland flood catastrophes." Climate Change
New tax breaks, grants and assistance: Pa. task force makes recommendations on flood insurance Sophia SchmidtJuly 22, 2024 Flooding in Pennsylvania is expected to worsen because of climate change. A new report offers recommendations to make flood insurance more accessible and more affordable. Climate Change
How one Ohio town is preparing for a future of floods The Ohio NewsroomJune 12, 2024 The river has flooded in Shelby, Ohio numerous times in the town's history. Now there's a grassroots effort to stop it and prevent damage. Climate ChangeYour Environment Update
Heaviest Pa. storms drop 60% more rain than they used to, report says Rachel McDevittMay 21, 2024 Climate change is causing a warmer atmosphere that holds more moisture, which can fuel heavy rain events and flash floods. Climate Change
Pittsburgh is off to its wettest April ever, on pace for wettest year in history Oliver MorrisonApril 15, 2024 Most of the rain fell over two very wet days, according to data from the National Weather Service. Climate ChangeHistoryWater
Pittsburgh lauded for its ‘innovative’ rules to curb climate-fueled flooding Inside Climate NewsJanuary 8, 2024 The National Climate Assessment shines a light on the city’s plans to curb flooding based on projections for heavier, climate-amplified precipitation. Climate Change
New Pennsylvania task force to increase accessibility to flood insurance Sydney RoachDecember 7, 2023 Officials say climate change is speeding up the need for more people to get insured against flooding. Only 51,000 Pa. households are covered now. Climate ChangeEconomy
Federal money prioritized for Pa. communities marked as high risk for climate-related disasters Rachel McDevittOctober 10, 2023 The new “community disaster resilience zones” will have prioritized access to federal money for resilience and mitigation projects. Climate Change
Climate adaptation carries a $15 billion price tag for Pa. towns, study says Rachel McDevittJuly 28, 2023 Costs include air conditioning upgrades for schools, creating neighborhood cooling centers, planting street trees, and maintaining roads and bridges. Climate ChangeEconomy
