Flood literacy gaps persist as nature-based solutions prove effective against increasing water events

PHYSorg
Jan 7, 2026, 2:47 pm81 pts
For decades, flooding has remained one of the most destructive and deadly natural disasters in the United States, causing an average of $8 billion in damages and nearly 90 deaths each year.

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