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Find IRIS at the GA Climate Conference!
Next week, Thursday August 12th and Friday, August 13th, the 2021 Georgia Climate Climate Conference kicks off its annual meeting. IRIS affiliates will be presenting on a number of topics, ranging from local government policy to septic system assessments. Planning to attend and want to learn more about our work? Catch some of the following…
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Study on Factors Influencing Homeowner Likelihood to Purchase Flood Insurance Featured by UGA Today
A recent study by IRIS member Dr. Craig Landry was featured by UGA Today, showing that homeowners in areas at-risk of flooding may be more likely to forego flood insurance if there is a history of “charity assistance,” or aid from a NGO or the government, after disasters. The study found that households that expected…
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Dr. Brian Bledsoe joins National Academy of Science Panel on resilience
IRIS director Dr. Brian Bledsoe recently joined the National Academies of Sciences, Medicine and Engineering, Enhancing Community Resilience (EnCoRe) Initiative Expert Panel Series. This panel series was developed by the Gulf Research Program, with the goal of better understanding the challenges and critical issues that may threaten the health and safety of communities in the…