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  • Quantifying the Climate Risk in Canada’s Housing Crisis

    Flooding and wildfire are the primary climate threats facing Canadian homes and yet development in vulnerable areas continues. Our analysis shows that policies that redirect a small proportion of new housing to lower-risk lands can substantially reduce exposure, prevent escalating recovery costs , and help make housing more affordable.

  • Lakewood Climate Hazard and Social Vulnerability Study

    Our Work The Problem From golf-ball-sized hail to flash floods, Lakewood, CO, has already faced millions in damage from climate hazards over the past decade. Its climate is on track to become hotter, drier in the summer, and more unpredictable. The Problem What risks do climate hazards pose to Lakewood’s people, infrastructure, and economy? 6…