Harm’s Way
The federal government knows that millions of Americans will need to move to avoid the most punishing impacts of climate change, but the country offers little organized assistance for such relocation. When communities ask the government for help, they face steep barriers — a particular problem for communities of color.
This project was produced in partnership with Columbia Journalism Investigations and the Center for Public Integrity.
Investigations
Leaving the Island: The Messy, Contentious Reality of Climate Relocation
In Louisiana, the Isle de Jean Charles project is a test case for how the government could voluntarily resettle communities threatened by climate change. It hasn’t gone smoothly.
Too Little, Too Late for People Seeking Climate Relief
With complicated applications and long wait times, the government’s primary effort to move people out of harm’s way falls woefully behind in the era of climate change.
Trapped in Harm’s Way as Disasters Mount
Communities stuck on the front lines of the climate crisis need help relocating. The U.S. government isn’t prepared.
Backstories
The Backstory: Alex Lubben and Olga Loginova
Reporting on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis
News & Analysis
When Climate Change Makes Home Unsafe
Is the government doing enough to help people move away from climate disasters? Here’s how we investigated.
How We Found Communities in Harm’s Way
We compiled data from federal agencies to investigate the impact of climate-driven disasters on communities and whether they’re receiving the assistance they need.
