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New FEMA Flood Maps Needed But Funding Is Slashed

2013-05-27 18:35:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Scientific American: As the United States grows warmer and extreme weather more common, the federal government's flood insurance maps are becoming increasingly important. The maps, drawn by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, dictate the monthly premiums millions of American households pay for flood insurance. They are also designed to give homeowners and buyers the latest understanding of how likely their communities are to flood. The government's response to the rising need for accurate maps? It's slashed...

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After the flood: From Haiti to Britain

2013-05-25 01:17:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Independent: How do you produce art about climate change? Everyone from writers to painters to film-makers itch to grapple with this question but often struggle, getting bogged down in the complicated science, or the worthiness of the subject. It's the same for photographers: "There's a real problem with the image of climate change; it's either evidence 'the water was up to here, and now it's there' or it's cute polar bears," says Gideon Mendel. He has, however, been absorbed with an ongoing photographic...

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New York City's Proposed Zoning Changes for Flood Zones Intended To Align With Other Rules

2013-05-21 17:15:31| ENR.com: Headline News

The New York City Dept. of City Planning has issued, for public review, proposed zoning changes to facilitate flood-resilient construction in designated flood zones.

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Designers Call for a More Coordinated Effort To Improve New York City Region's Flood Resistance

2013-05-20 19:37:15| ENR.com: Headline News

AIA NY and seven other groups call for zoning reforms, building code changes and a more concerted effort at local, state and federal levels to make New York City more sustainable in the future.

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Database Provides Information on 31,000 Flood and Salvage-Titled Vehicles

2013-05-19 03:25:28| Auto Dealers - Topix.net

The State Motor Vehicle Commission and Division of Consumer Affairs are urging all customers to consult their database of flood and salvage-titled vehicles before purchasing a car.

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