Mar 22, 2022, 2:25 PM
(From NPR) Across the country, climate change has been driving more severe weather. Researchers anticipate that areas currently at high risk of flooding in riverine and coastal communities will expand by 45 and 55 percent, respectively, by the end of the century. Yet despite rising climate risks, investments in resilient infrastructure and mitigation activities have historically been insufficient to meet demand. Experts say designing schools to withstand future floods – for example, by elevating the boilers or getting flood guards – can help reduce the human impact and the high cost of rebuilding that typically follows natural disasters.
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