Arnold “Buff” Chace Jr. was 7 years old when Hurricane Carol ravaged Rhode Island, with a storm surge that submerged downtown Providence in 12 feet of water and crippled the city even after the flood receded. For many property and…

PROVIDENCE — It’s no secret that Providence is at risk from climate change. There are numerous reports detailing the vulnerability of the Port of Providence, the downtown and other low-lying areas to storm surges and tidal flooding. Other studies detail the…

REPORT: PROVIDENCE MUST MOBILIZE AROUND INFRASTRUCTURE PREP NOW TO PROTECT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITIES PROVIDENCE–Providence’s vulnerabilities, including the risk from storm surge, sea level rise and extreme rain events, are urgent and will increase in the next decade to unmanageable…