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A new, long-term research project aims to fill data gaps and define best practices for optimizing stormwater infrastructure.
New research claims that with enough impervious space, no amount of stormwater infrastructure can effectively curb runoff volumes.
A recent study finds Hurricane Irma caused severe damage to South Florida mangrove forests in 2017, with nearly 27,000 acres experiencing permanent dieback.
Researchers predict astronomical influences will compound climate change to cause more frequent flooding beginning in March 2034.
Recent research suggests human activity is causing gradual changes in the annual arrival of monsoon season, with negative effects on tropical environments and economies.
Puerto Rico’s location and topography make it one of Earth’s most susceptible regions to flooding during severe rainfall events, a recent study finds.
Studying Tucson, Arizona’s history with green infrastructure yields insights on how cities can accelerate its adoption.
In the U.S., affordable housing tends to be most susceptible to coastal flooding from sea-level rise, new research indicates.
Densely populated cities could attract stronger winds and more rain compared to other areas.
Scientists from University of California, San Diego, to adapt Earth-bound soil experiments to the International Space Station.
Researchers believe a previously unknown chemical related to preservatives in rubber tires is responsible for mass salmon deaths after rainfall.