Lessons from Superstorm Sandy
In This Series
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New Jersey reshuffles Sandy relief dollars, admits to numerous mistakes
The announcement follows an investigation by a scrappy local news site that found that the state’s scorecards for distributing relief money were riddled with errors.
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When storms hit, scrappy local reporters rush to the rescue
Small news websites are filling in some of the void left by shrinking city newspapers and TV news coverage. They're proving their worth in times of disaster.
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Saving the city from climate change, one house at a time
New York City’s chief urban designer struggles to protect his house from future floods, and gets a taste of just how unprepared we really are.
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This is what it will look like when the Big One hits New York City
Hurricane Sandy was just a taste of what's to come. Now you can get a look at the full meal deal, thanks to a super cool new mapping tool.
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Nature vs. nature: Is “green infrastructure” the best defense against climate disasters?
A year after Hurricane Sandy pummeled the East Coast, some scientists argue that restoring reefs and marshes can protect us next time. Engineers say that's a bunch of baloney.
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NYC hurricane expert: “Sandy wasn’t the Big One”
Professor Nicholas K. Coch spent decades warning officials that a hurricane could slam into New York City. Superstorm Sandy proved him right -- but it could have been much worse, he says.
