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"We're going to have a lot more droughts, a lot more flooding, a lot more storms, and it's going to be more intense, and it's going to be more dangerous, and it's going to be more intense and it's going to be more intense over the next century and a half."
That's the takeaway from a study published Tuesday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, which looked at the effects of climate change on the US housing market.
About 12 million properties in the US are at risk of flooding and lack insurance, according to First Street, a climate risk data provider.
"The demand for resilient structures is growing, spurring changes in the design and construction processes, and innovative solutions for climate-resilient housing are emerging," the study's lead author, Carlos Mart ? nez, says in a press release.
That's especially true in California, where wildfires are on the rise and are expected to double in frequency and intensity over the next 30 years due to climate change alone.
In San Diego, for example, the San Diego County Climate Action Plan notes increasing energy efficiency and promoting renewable energy in buildings, but renters often lack the means to relocate or make their homes more resilient
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Haril Kazindra and wife Andrea are the co-founders of Musana, a community development NGO that runs 19 social enterprises across Uganda.Musana has offices in Denver and London and employs 700 staff,...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
All In Kosciusko exists to promote and accelerate the economic and community development already happening across the county.Concerns about economic diversification, talent retention and quality of...more
The Bill Gatton Foundation supports K-12 and higher education, health, and community development in Kentucky, Upper East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia.Large education grants include $13.5 million...more
Local organizations win $9 million for new affordable housing, social services.Connecticut's Community Investment Fund grants come amid a deluge of cuts to federal funding.The fund was established in...more
Foundation: Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has proudly supported Bread & Broth for the past 10 years.In 2024, the Community Foundation was able to introduce the mission of Bread and Broth to a donor who is...more
Foundation: Latino Community Foundation
Latino Community Foundation Awards $3.88M in Grants Across California and Nevada.NewsBreak: Latino Community Foundation awards $3,000,000 in grants across California andNevada.Newsbreak: $1.5 million...more
Alejandro Betancourt Lopez rejects traditional corporate social responsibility models that separate business operations from community impact.Rather than limiting community engagement to corporate...more
Thoughtful giving isn't just about making a donation, it's about creating meaningful impact.Community foundations exist to connect generosity with need, ensuring that charitable giving is both...more
Kareem Thomas most recently served as Chief Credit and Lending Administration Officer at Reinvestment Fund.Bhavani Daryanani has more than 20 years of experience in the sector, bringing deep...more
SECU Foundation has been named a recipient of the 2024 Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Hero Award for Partner in Philanthropy.The SECU Foundation promotes local community development in North...more
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