A study published in Nature Sustainability on Monday is shedding new light on flood risks facing Los Angeles, particularly in lower-income and disadvantaged communities. The study, led by Dr. Brett Sanders [civil and environmental engineering professor] at UC Irvine, also explores the implications of underestimating flood risks at an institutional level …. “Improved risk awareness is crucial for protecting lives and livelihoods,” the study found, “and for planning and designing cost-effective and equitable flood adaptation measures.” Read More