Climate change is one of the most significant global challenges of our time. It is now more important than ever to understand the impact of climate change on flooding and storm damage.
Climate change is causing an increase in the frequency and severity of floods and storms. This is due to a number of factors, including rising sea levels, melting glaciers, and more extreme weather patterns. As a result, coastal communities are increasingly at risk of flooding and storm damage.
There are a number of ways to reduce the risk of flooding and storm damage. These include improved flood forecasting and warning systems, better coastal defenses, and increased investment in resilience. However, adaptation alone is not enough. We must also take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow the pace of climate change.
https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-and-flooding
https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/climate-change-indicators-flooding
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-climate-change-making-storms-wetter-and-more-destructive