Once-a-century extreme precipitation could occur every 30 years in the US by 2100, according to a new study. The researchers used climate models and historical data to project how the frequency and intensity of heavy rainfall events will change under different warming scenarios. The study warns that such events could pose serious risks for flooding, infrastructure damage, and public health, especially in urban areas.

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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2369735-once-a-century-extreme-precipitation-could-occur-every-30-years-in-us/

“When we build a road, have we raised it so that we can get people off the barrier islands? When we build a performing arts center, is it going to survive the 2030’s and 2040’s?”

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https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/climate-change/2023/02/13/climate-change-in-sarasota-water-poses-triple-threat/69886383007/