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Flooding and other natural disasters are increasing due to carbon emissions and climate change, scientists say, putting the nation’s already dwindling affordable housing supply at risk, according to a peer-reviewed environmental research paper entitled, “Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Threaten Affordable Housing,” by Climate Central and the National Housing Trust. The letter presents the … The post Rising Sea …

A new paper discusses ways the U.S.’s most-flooded city can assist borrowers who at risk from damages. The post Solving Houston’s Flooding Problem for Homeowners appeared first on DSNews.

Despite a requirement for homes in certain flood-prone areas, FEMA receives tens of millions in claims annually. The post Non-compliant Properties Claim $1.4 Billion in Flood Damages appeared first on DSNews.

With more Americans spending time at home, damage from faulty pipes, valves, faucets, hoses, and appliances is likely to increase according to a new report. The post Non-Weather Home Damage Risk Heightened appeared first on DSNews.

According to environment experts, climate change poses a significant risk to the National Flood Insurance Program, and the situation is likely to worsen in the coming years. The post How Climate Change is Impacting the NFIP appeared first on DSNews.