Hell and High Water
Preparing Houston for the Next Big Storm
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the country. It's home to the nation’s largest refining and petrochemical complex, where billions of gallons of oil and dangerous chemicals are stored. And it’s a sitting duck for the next big hurricane. Why isn’t Texas ready?
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‘We’re Sitting Ducks’
Houston, home to millions of people and one of the largest shipping lanes in the world, is unprepared for the hurricane that could bring ecological and economic disaster.
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Boomtown, Flood Town
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Boomtown, Flood Town (Full Text)
Climate change will bring more frequent and fierce rainstorms to cities like Houston. But unchecked development remains a priority in the famously un-zoned city, creating short-term economic gains for some while increasing flood risks for everyone.
Presenting Hell and High Water VR
A team at USC has created a new virtual-reality experience based on our Houston storm vulnerability project.
U.S. Rep. Weber Says He’ll Work on Bill to Speed Hurricane Protection Plan
The Texas Republican will introduce a companion to a Senate bill filed this week seeking to expedite a hurricane protection plan for Houston.
Sen. Cornyn Files Bill to Speed Texas Hurricane Study
The Texas senator has proposed a bill to speed up the process of protecting Houston from a devastating hurricane.
Live Forum: Protecting Houston Before the Next Big Storm
ProPublica and Texas Tribune are co-hosting a community forum in La Porte, Texas, to discuss how to break through the state’s political and scientific gridlock in order to protect Houston before disaster strikes.
Hell and High Water
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the country. It's home to the nation's largest refining and petrochemical complex, where billions of gallons of oil and dangerous chemicals are stored. And it's a sitting duck for the next big hurricane. Why isn't Texas ready?
About Hell and High Water
Houston is unprepared for the danger it faces as a city prone to hurricanes. Today we’re launching a new multimedia project about the region’s vulnerabilities and what’s at stake.
Hell and High Water (Full Text)
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the country. It's home to the nation's largest refining and petrochemical complex, where billions of gallons of oil and dangerous chemicals are stored. And it's a sitting duck for the next big hurricane. Why isn't Texas ready?
