Flooding in urban areas is one of the most significant and impactful natural hazards, with recent deadly disasters underscoring its global importance.

That’s imprudent, because the Arctic’s climate is changing more rapidly than anywhere on Earth. Such rapid warming further ...

The San Andreas Fault runs through some of the world's metropolises, which are threatened by major seismic hazards. Istanbul ...

For the past 25 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has helped develop building codes, the construction standards that help houses survive hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes. Now, ...