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How building near Edmonton's river could mean more housing — and higher flood risk
A proposed residential project in Edmonton's river valley raises questions about the risks of building so close to the water ...
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Sections of New Orleans floodwalls are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, study finds
New research reveals that sections of New Orleans' $15 billion flood control system are subsiding faster than sea levels are ...
Some sections of New Orleans' flood walls sinking at rate of nearly 2 inches per year, study finds
This summer marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast, leaving more than 1,300 people dead and ...
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New Orleans is sinking—and so are its $15 billion flood defenses
Parts of New Orleans are sinking at alarming rates — including some of the very floodwalls built to protect it. A new satellite-based study finds that some areas are losing nearly two inches of ...
Study: Some parts of New Orleans’ flood walls sinking nearly 2 inches per year
As the Atlantic hurricane season has gotten underway, a new study published Friday by researchers at Tulane University reveals hotspots in New Orleans’ concrete flood walls which had been strengthened ...
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In Juneau, a new website offers anxious residents a better way to prepare for annual floods
The interactive Juneau Flood Dashboard shares maps, alerts, and water level forecasts for valley homes under different flood ...
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Supervisors consider options for Five-Mile basin project
Butte County Public Works Director Josh Pack received a nod from the Board of Supervisors during Tuesday's meeting to look ...