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New Data Reveals Hidden Flood Risk Across America

/in , , /by /The New York Timesby Christopher Flavelle, Denise Lu, Veronica Penney, Nadja Popovich and John Schwartz

Across much of the United States, the flood risk is far greater than government estimates show, new calculations suggest, exposing millions of people to a hidden threat — and one that will only grow as climate change worsens.

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Cities are Flouting Flood Rules. The Cost: $1 Billion

/in , /by /The New York Timesby Christopher Flavelle and John Schwartz

It’s a simple rule, designed to protect both homeowners and taxpayers: If you want publicly subsidized flood insurance, you can’t build a home that’s likely to flood.

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