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Working Paper
Dec 6, 2013
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Carolyn Kousky, Margaret A. Walls, Ziyan (Jessica) Chu
In this evaluation of the climate resilience benefits of a natural infrastructure investment in the Meramec Greenway in Missouri, results suggest that the benefits in terms of avoided flood damages are significant.
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Blog Post
Mar 18, 2013
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Carolyn Kousky
Americans love the coast. We live there. We vacation there. Coastal areas generate substantial economic activity. But building on the coast is risky—storms and sea level rise threaten coastal development. Is there a model of development that allows us to enjoy all the ocean has to offer and yet reduces the risks from these hazards?
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Blog Post
Dec 17, 2013
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Carolyn Kousky, Margaret A. Walls
In the twentieth century, flooding caused more deaths and property damage in the United States than any other natural disaster. Most climate models predict that flooding will worsen in the future, a prospect that is leading a growing number of communities to explore the use of natural areas as protection against extreme events.
