Scientists Are Pursuing Flood-Resistant Crops, Thanks to Climate-Induced Heavy Rains and Other Extreme Weather New research has determined how ethylene, a plant compound, increases flood resistance. But ready access to crops able to withstand flooding still depends on demand from farmers who historically have been more focused on increasing yields. By Grace van Deelen
After Hurricane Harvey, a Heated Debate Over Flood Control Funds in Texas’ Harris County By Aman Azhar