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U.S. Weather and Climate 2016: 15 $1 Billion-Plus Disasters
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U.S. Weather and Climate 2016: 15 $1 Billion-Plus Disasters

Andrew Burger January 10, 2017

Ranking as the second warmest year on record, 2016 was the 20th consecutive year average U.S. temperature exceed the norm. The 15 weather/climate related disasters that each resulted in losses of more than $1 billion contributed to making 2016 the second-worst year on record, according to NOAA's latest annual report.Read More

Unlocking the Value in Natural and Hybrid Coastal Infrastructure
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Unlocking the Value in Natural and Hybrid Coastal Infrastructure

Andrew Burger May 5, 2015

Threatened by rising sea levels and the incidence of extreme weather events, coastal communities, economies and ecosystems could benefit greatly by conserving natural coastal "infrastructure," as well as implementing innovative hybrid approaches that combine habitat restoration and built structures, according to NOAA study authors.Read More

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