YES.

Gimme bomb shelter: FEMA pushes for disaster-proof green buildings

Amazing article on the need for government protection from disaster

Why climate change will make you love big government

There are a lot of great points and examples here that pretty much sum up my view of why small government for its own sake is a criminally stupid thing. Not that all programs are well-run or efficient, but some of them you just really shouldn't cut if you want America, its economy and its citizens to thrive.

Insurance and climate change

Hey, maybe if the insurance industry is taking climate change into account, maybe governments and planners should too. Hmm?

U.S. Insurance Companies Must Now Get Serious About Assessing Climate Change Risks

Reading list of the day

Sorry for the radio silence lately. Work, lovely weather, friends in town and general stress-related activities have made my internet time less productive.

Two different items about relocating to prevent future disasters, one on the East Coast post-Irene:

After the Flood: Hard choices for communities and citizens

and one about an island village in Alaska:

As waves lap at their doorsteps, Alaskan islanders take on climate polluters

Also, I have an interview at FEMA on Thursday before I fly out to Charlotte for my friend's wedding. Wish me luck!