Climate Risk Hits Home

Wildfires and floods threaten tens of millions of properties in the U.S. — numbers that will likely grow with climate change. Most Americans don't learn their home is at risk until it's too late.

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Undisclosed: Most Homebuyers And Renters Aren't Warned About Flood Or Wildfire Risk
NPR - Ryan Kellman
Each family had their reasons for ending up in harm's way. For the Harts, it was the chance to have a large backyard in a quiet part of Ashland, Ore. The porch of the Baltimore house was perfect for Scott...
Oct 18
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Living In Harm's Way: Why Most Flood Risk Is Not Disclosed
NPR - Rebecca Hersher
Five years ago, the Obbink family decided to buy a house in Virginia Beach, Va. Kerrie Obbink led the charge because her husband, Steve, was an active-duty member of the Navy. That was why they had moved...
Oct 20
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Moving? 6 Questions To Ask About Flood Risk In A Changing Climate
NPR - Rebecca Hersher
When you start looking for a new place to live, there are a lot of factors that you probably consider. Flood risk should be one of them. As the Earth gets hotter, flooding is becoming more common and in...
Oct 18
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Millions Of Homes Are At Risk Of Wildfires, But It's Rarely Disclosed
NPR - Lauren Sommer
Jennifer Montano watches her two kids' faces as they quietly clamber out of the car in their driveway in Vacaville, Calif. It's been a week since the children were last home, but where their house once...
Oct 21
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