PCAST Releases Extreme Weather Report

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) has released a report titled, Extreme Weather Risk in a Changing Climate: Enhancing prediction and protecting communities. The report discusses how recent advances in science and technology can improve prevention and response to extreme weather conditions.

Recognizing the added risk for communities lacking in resources to protect against these conditions and the need for accessible and transparent data, the report recommends the White House develop a National Adaptation Plan that include a robust approach to determining high-risk zones, frameworks for creating local solutions to prevent extreme weather risks, and guidelines for how to address these issues in an equitable way.

In addition, PCAST recommends updating policies on regulations for land-use planning, zoning, and building code adoption, as well as comprehensive assessment for federal and state programs addressing this topic.