Energy and Environment: ‘We need help’: N.C. towns plead for dam, levee upgrades after second major flood in two years

At this rate, Earth risks sea level rise of 20 to 30 feet, historical analysis shows ; Florence was another 1,000-year rain event. Is this the new normal as the planet warms?

With Chris Mooney

Eamon Queeney / For The Washington Post 'We need help': N.C. towns plead for dam, levee upgrades after second major flood in two years Devastated by Hurricane Matthew and now Florence, low-income areas say they can't afford the repairs needed to withstand the next storm. By Sarah Kaplan  •  Read more » At this rate, Earth risks sea level rise of 20 to 30 feet, historical analysis shows New research finds that a vast area of Antarctica retreated when Earth's temperatures weren't much warmer than they are now. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Florence was another 1,000-year rain event. Is this the new normal as the planet warms? Huge hurricane rainfall keeps happening as storms slow down, grow larger, and draw in more water. By Jason Samenow  •  Read more »   More methane: Interior eases rules curbing leaks from oil and gas leases on federal land The rollback of the 2016 rule is the fourth reversal of an Obama-era climate rule in less than two months. By Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT More headaches as Florence's waters overtake toxic pits and hog lagoons Environmental casualties: Soaked hog farms, flooded coal ash pits and threatened sewage systems. By Steven Mufson, Brady Dennis and Darryl Fears  •  Read more »   California law would make state's electricity grid 100 percent carbon free by 2045 Across the country more than 70 cities, five counties and one state are looking to turn their electricity grids entirely "green." By Steven Mufson  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the Speaking of Science newsletter The latest, greatest and weirdest in science news, every Wednesday. Expect news on discoveries, animals and space. Sign Up  »

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