The Realities of Federal Disaster Aid: The Case of Floods

Expanding Flood Insurance Coverage through Community Purchase

Communities across the Midwest are still drying out from the recent winter floods. Historic flood crests made news in the last days of 2015 and flo...

Flood Insurance: Why Don’t People Buy It?

Flood damage has been increasing in the US, largely due to where we build. Climate scientists are concerned that as the climate warms, there will b...

Adapting Wastewater Infrastructure to Sea Level Rise: A Review of Coastal State Policies for Septic Systems

Sea level rise and saltwater intrusion pose a challenge to the functioning of on-site wastewater systems. This report reviews how 19 Atlantic and Gulf Coast states regulate and fund these systems, including policies, future planning, and financial support

Resource Inadequacy: Why a Crucial Component of Keeping the Lights on Is Getting Harder

This issue brief offers a primer for policymakers considering reforms to ensure sufficient power supply, enhancing grid reliability.