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The document identifies typhoons as the most dangerous climate hazard in Da Nang, specifically impacting housing. It highlights that semi-permanent housing is particularly vulnerable due to technical structural weaknesses, with roof damage often leading to further destruction of walls, doors, and windows. The brief argues that these homes can generally be reinforced or renovated for disaster resistance and calls for research into the costs and benefits of alternative designs to reduce future risks.

The document evaluates the performance of the 'Storm Resistant Housing for a Resilient Da Nang City' project during Typhoon Nari. It finds that while the storm caused severe damage to infrastructure and thousands of homes in Da Nang, the 244 households in the project incurred no damages, demonstrating that proactive storm-resistant preparation is more cost-effective than post-disaster recovery.

The report examines the systemic failure of the U.S. coastal insurance market, specifically the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which provides subsidized rates that encourage risky development and create massive taxpayer liability. It highlights how climate change—manifesting as sea level rise and stronger hurricanes—is exacerbating these risks, particularly along the East and Gulf Coasts. The author advocates for the full implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and further measures, such as incorporating sea level rise projections into FEMA flood maps and providing targeted support for low-income homeowners.

The report details shifts in how Americans in the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West experienced extreme weather between Fall 2012 and November 2013. It highlights a general consensus on the vulnerability of agriculture and electricity systems, with a majority of citizens advocating for government prioritization of water supplies, transportation, and public health. Additionally, 56% of Americans believe global warming is impacting U.S. weather.

The report finds that weather-related power outages in the U.S. have increased significantly, with weather causing 80% of all major outages between 2003 and 2012. It identifies the Midwest and East as particularly vulnerable regions and argues that climate change acts as a 'threat multiplier,' increasing the frequency and intensity of storms, heat waves, and flooding that strain an aging electrical infrastructure.

Intervenors, represented by Earthjustice, submitted additional evidence to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to argue that the proposed Dominion Cove Point LNG facility faces significant climate-related risks. The submission includes a NOAA report predicting an above-normal 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, a Maryland Climate Change Commission report projecting sea-level rise of up to 5.7 feet by 2100, and an IPIECA report on oil and gas industry adaptation. The intervenors contend that these factors increase the likelihood of catastrophic facility breaches or ship accidents and demand a comprehensive climate risk assessment covering the project's design, location, and shipping activities.

The survey found high levels of climate change awareness in the Grasspiece, Brook Lodge, and Poorman’s Corner communities, with respondents identifying flooding and drought as primary evidence. While most believe they can manage these effects, primarily through evacuation, there is a strong consensus that planting trees and adopting agro-forestry can reduce flooding risks.

The project uses proxy data from lagoon sediments, stalagmites, tree-rings, and corals to analyze past hurricane activity. Key findings indicate that higher hurricane activity correlates with warmer sea surface temperatures and specific climate patterns like the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) and El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Research in Nicaragua and Belize suggests an anti-phase relationship in landfall activity between Central America and the eastern Caribbean/U.S. East coast, influenced by the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and subtropical anticyclone. Additionally, the project identifies the Low-Level Jet (IALLJ) as a critical factor for sea surface temperatures and moisture advection. Demographic data highlights that approximately 19 million people in the conterminous U.S. live in vulnerable areas less than 1 km from the coastline.

The report finds that a majority of Americans perceive U.S. weather as having worsened in recent years, with 58% believing global warming affects U.S. weather. A high percentage of the population (85%) reported experiencing extreme weather in the past year, most commonly high winds and extreme heat. The document details regional variations in weather experiences and identifies public priorities for government protection of infrastructure, such as water supplies and transportation, against extreme weather over the next decade.

The April 2013 report 'Extreme Weather and Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that 58% of Americans believe global warming is affecting U.S. weather. A significant majority (85%) reported experiencing extreme weather in the past year, with 37% stating they suffered moderate or great harm. While over half of Americans believe a natural disaster in their community is likely in the coming year, only 31% have a family emergency plan and 36% have a supply kit. Communication about these events remains primarily face-to-face or via phone, despite some use of social media.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) calls for a fundamental shift in how the United States generates and distributes energy to address the increasing frequency and severity of climate-driven disasters. The author advocates for a 'moon-shot challenge' of energy transformation, emphasizing the need for a smarter, more resilient, and distributed power grid, as well as the integration of climate variability assumptions into all new infrastructure and building projects.

The report finds that while a vast majority of Americans experienced extreme weather in the past year and many link high-profile events to global warming, household disaster preparedness remains low, with only about 36-37% having emergency plans or kits.

The document examines housing vulnerability to typhoons and floods in Vietnam, focusing on the region of Central Vietnam and the city of Da Nang. It identifies a 'two-fold source of vulnerability' where the adoption of modern materials without professional technical guidance has increased risk. Technical weaknesses in semi-permanent housing—such as flat roof angles, lack of ring beams, and inappropriate building shapes—are highlighted as primary failure points. Socio-economic factors, including low income and lack of awareness, prevent the adoption of disaster-resistant measures. While national strategies exist, the paper argues they lack local specificity, and local governance in Da Nang lacks the legal framework to enforce safe construction practices. Economically, the paper notes that while reinforcement costs 15-60% of construction costs, the lack of such measures leads to recurring repair costs that can double the initial construction investment over five years.

The document examines how socio-economic conditions, poor construction practices, and inadequate governance increase the vulnerability of housing to natural disasters in Vietnam, particularly in Central Vietnam and Da Nang. It identifies specific structural weaknesses in semi-permanent housing and argues that the cost of disaster-resistant reinforcement is lower than the long-term cost of repeated repairs.

A 2012 survey of 1,008 American adults found that 82% personally experienced an extreme weather event in the previous year, and a majority believe U.S. weather is worsening. While many link high-profile disasters to global warming, only about a third of respondents have both an emergency plan and a supply kit. The report also highlights a public interest in hearing weathercasters discuss global warming, despite infrequent occurrences of such discussions in forecasts.

The document argues that media outlets have a duty to connect the dots between a warming climate and the devastating weather events of 2010, such as heatwaves in Russia and flooding in Pakistan. It asserts that climate change will increase the frequency of severe weather, decrease crop yields, and worsen air quality, providing a list of scientific and journalistic resources to support this coverage.

The project uses proxy data—including coral, stalagmites, tree-rings, and coastal lagoon sediments—to analyze past Caribbean hurricane activity and its relationship with sea surface temperatures and climate patterns. Initial findings indicate that higher hurricane activity before AD 1550 and after 1750 correlates with warmer sea surfaces, with peaks occurring during the Medieval period (AD 900-1100) and since 1980. The study also highlights the role of the Intra-Americas Low-Level Jet (IALLJ) in affecting storm strength and notes significant population vulnerability along the U.S. coast.

The document describes a study using proxy data and sediment records to reconstruct Atlantic hurricane activity from 500 AD to the present. It finds that hurricane activity peaked during the Medieval period (900-1100 AD), rivaling current levels, and correlates higher sea surface temperatures with increased hurricane frequency.

The briefing examines the relationship between poverty and vulnerability to environmental stress, asserting that traditional income-based definitions of poverty are insufficient for guiding vulnerability reduction. It proposes a multidimensional framework encompassing economic, human, political, socio-cultural, and protective capabilities. The text explains how these dimensions interact with the three components of vulnerability—exposure, sensitivity, and resilience—and highlights how a lack of diverse assets and political marginalization increases the risk of chronic poverty and environmental degradation.

The Reefs at Risk Caribbean project workshop focused on improving a threat assessment model for coral reefs using proxy indicators. Key discussions centered on refining data for coastal development, watershed-based pollution, overfishing, and coral bleaching. Participants recommended incorporating higher-resolution data, adjusting population density metrics for fishing pressure, and treating coral bleaching and disease as separate analysis layers rather than integrated threat model components. The workshop also addressed the need for better mapping of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and the economic valuation of reefs.