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Millions Of U.S. Homes Face An Expensive Flooding Threat

Millions Of U.S. Homes Face An Expensive Flooding Threat

FromShort Wave


Millions Of U.S. Homes Face An Expensive Flooding Threat

FromShort Wave

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Mar 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

More than 4 million U.S. homes face substantial risk of expensive flood damage, according to new research. On top of that, NPR climate reporter Rebecca Hersher found that communities where flood insurance is already unaffordable face potentially catastrophic damage — including to mental and physical health.Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Mar 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.