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West Virginia
Rains Flood West Virginia While Fires Burn Out West
The massive floods that rapidly inundated towns displaced thousands and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and other structures. At least 23 people were killed, according to news reports... More
South Carolina
In Streak of Extreme Storms, What’s the Role of Warming?
From South Carolina to Texas to West Virginia and Maryland, each instance of extreme rainfall and subsequent flooding raises questions about the potential role of climate change in making such events more likely... More
Maryland
Maryland: Rain Causes 82 Percent of All Sewage Overflows
Increasing heavy downpours, fueled by climate change, cause millions of gallons of sewage overflows nationwide.... More
North Carolina
Sinking Atlantic Coastline Meets Rapidly Rising Seas
New research using GPS and prehistoric data has shown that nearly the entire coast is affected, from Massachusetts to Florida and parts of Maine... More
