Jesse M. Keenan

Thank you @weather.bsky.social for having me on to talk about North: The Future of Post-Climate America (Oxford University Press, December 2025). Check-out clip here: www.keenanclimate.com/north-book

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Trump Administration Aims to Roll Back Bedrock Climate Tool The EPA is seeking to rescind a landmark scientific finding on greenhouse-gas emissions that the government has used to regulate emissions from power plants, aircraft and cars.

“There is no sound basis in science or economics to disregard a warming world that imposes over a hundred billion dollars a year in losses on households, small businesses and shareholders,” said Jesse Keenan www.wsj.com/science/envi...

Pre-Order Today...North: The Future of Post-Climate America...Oxford University Press (2025) @norththebook.bsky.social global.oup.com/academic/pro...

When Towns Rebuild From Disaster, Some Get Priced Out In Panama City, Fla., and Paradise, Calif., money poured in after natural disasters—squeezing some residents out. The dynamic is repeating across the U.S.

“‘Climate gentrification’—the idea that climate change and natural disasters drive lower-income people out and let higher-income people rebuild or move in—has become a popular research topic.” @wsj.com www.wsj.com/real-estate/...

Thank you @businessinsider.com for sharing my perspectives in your documentary film on #wildfires, #housing, #landuse #planning and #climate change in #California. youtu.be/WJhqu5_HzBU?...

See our new paper in Earth System Governance that evaluates National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) around the world to understand the state of planning and policy for human mobility in the face of #climatechange doi.org/10.1016/j.es... (open access)

Banks are avoiding mortgage loans in California’s wildfire zones, study says New research suggests banks are approving fewer home loans in fire-prone areas. But researchers found online lenders are ignoring the risks.

Thanks to @annamphillips.bsky.social at the @washingtonpost.com for highlighting my recent work with @keenanclimate.com related to fintech mortgage lending in CA wildfire zones #fintech #mortgage #wildfires #California urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=htt...

Banks are avoiding mortgage loans in California’s wildfire zones, study says New research suggests banks are approving fewer home loans in fire-prone areas. But researchers found online lenders are ignoring the risks.

Thank you @washingtonpost.com for taking the time to cover our research on the adaptation and maladaptation of #mortgage markets. #California #wildfires #housing www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...

Quantifying the compounding effects of natural hazard events: a case study on wildfires and floods in California - npj Natural Hazards npj Natural Hazards - Quantifying the compounding effects of natural hazard events: a case study on wildfires and floods in California

See your new paper in re #compoundevents wildfires + floods impacting critical infrastructure in #California www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Looming SEPTA cuts could increase climate pollution in the Philly area An analysis by WHYY News shows the increased traffic could raise Philly’s transportation sector carbon emissions by around 4%.

See my commentary @whyy.org w/ @cityplanning.bsky.social in re long-term land use, mode choice, and carbon implications for rail cuts in #Philly at #SEPTA whyy.org/articles/phi...

Florida’s Housing Market Softens as Climate-Related Costs Mount Rising insurance and condo fees have left homeowners struggling to keep up. A major hurricane this summer would only make it worse.

See my commentary @bloomberg.com in re Florida real estate and the non-cyclical value reset. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

U.S. Government to Stop Tracking the Costs of Extreme Weather

My commentary @nytimes.com in re the ending of NOAA's reporting on billion-dollar disasters. “It defies logic,” [I] said. Without the database, “the U.S. government’s flying blind as to the cost of extreme weather and climate change.” www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/c...

Thank you ABC News for having me on to talk climate change at this critical time in American history.

I couldn't agree more. Engineering resilience design, materials, & building codes are (successfully) operating on the margins. Land use & zoning are the real frontier for effective climate risk management, particularly in the convergent context of economic, infrastructure & public finance systems.

Thank you @cnn.com for having me on to talk #Climatechange #adaptation gaps without NCA6

Philly’s carbon emissions dropped. Here’s what else experts say needs to change The data could be clouded by impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as an increase in remote work.

My commentary @whyy.org in re Philadelphia's carbon inventory report and significant accomplishments (for now)...on a per capita basis Philly is on part with Copenhagen and Vienna...https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-carbon-emissions-report/

Trump Administration Dismisses Researchers Working on Climate-Change Report Move raises doubts about future of the report, mandated by Congress for more than three decades

My commentary @wsj.com in re National Climate Assessment postmortem www.wsj.com/science/envi...

National Climate Assessment Authors Are Dismissed by Trump Administration The Trump administration told researchers it was “releasing” them from their roles. It puts the future of the assessment, which is required by Congress, in doubt.

My thoughts @nytimes.com in re what we miss out on without a National Climate Assessment www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/c...

That comment made me laugh @kellyhereid.bsky.social ...but seriously, great paper and excellent case study in clear science writing (that even I could actually understand). Congratulations authors on publishing a compelling paper.

Getting Rid of FEMA Will Bankrupt Small Towns If the Trump administration successfully shutters FEMA, it will bankrupt small towns and force people to move

See my article @sciam.bsky.social w/ @ypanfil.bsky.social @newamerica.org in re post-FEMA municipal fiscal stress and out-migration www.scientificamerican.com/article/gett...

My commentary in re fiscal austerity, cuts in post-disaster aid, and BRIC freeze as it relates to state and local government fiscal health and stability. www.spglobal.com/market-intel...

Funding for National Climate Assessment Is Cut The move raises concerns among scientists that the assessment, which is required by Congress, is now in jeopardy.

See my commentary @nytimes.com in re disappointing turn of events for National Climate Assessment www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/c...

Their house burned down in the LA fires. Then the predatory phone calls started For residents of Altadena, hopes of rebuilding their community just as it was are facing mounting challenges.

My commentary in re big adaptation decisions in #California #wildfires #landuse #planning www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

Florida vs. California: How two states are facing the insurance crisis The two states are facing similar challenges but have come to very different solutions.

My commentary @newsweek.com in insurance regulation and policy in #Florida and #California in the face of #climatechange (and austerity, post-FEMA, housing supply constraints, etc...). www.newsweek.com/florida-cali...

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at Georgia Tech next week.

What FEMA’s Demise Could Mean for Flood Insurance Today’s newsletter looks at the uncertain future of FEMA and what it means for the US government’s flood insurance program. For unlimited access to climate and energy news, please subscribe.

See my commentary @bloomberg.com in re implications in mortgage market if they decouple NFIP & FEMA. By contrast, many Republicans want national catastrophe fund & more intervention. Privatizing assets & socializing liabilities is not a good look for lowering debt. www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

Can fire-gutted suburbs rebuild safer? Here's what the experts say Though no community can be made fireproof, discarding past urban design practices could make areas abutting wilderness safer from the kind of wildfire that hit Altadena and Pacific Palisades.

Absolutely incredible visuals by @loelebee.bsky.social, with words by @dwharton.bsky.social, showing how fire-stricken suburbs can rebuild safer. Most understandable explainer I've seen on this topic: www.latimes.com/california/s...

A Bay Area City Pioneers Urban-Scale Insurance for Climate Disasters Fremont, California, has purchased citywide flood coverage, a novel step that could become more common as the Trump administration looks to shrink FEMA’s role.

“Ultimately, local governments will need to reduce risk through appropriate land use, zoning and building controls. Without this, parametric insurance might not even be available in the future.” @keenanclimate.com

Remember...insurance doesn't prevent a flood

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