City in a Swamp: Houston’s Flood Problems Are Only Getting Worse

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By Guest WriterJan 22, 2018, 3:30 am188 pts
A tour of flood-damaged neighborhoods still recovering from Hurricane Harvey reveals choices that left this booming city exposed to the risks of climate change. By SAMMY FELDBLUM FOR SCALAWAG MAGAZINE A version of this story was originally published in Scalawag Magazine. See Also: 6 Questions About Hurricane…

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