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A photo of single-family homes impacted by Houston storms that swept through the region May 16, 2024.

Climate risks threaten livability, affordability and growth in Harris County, Kinder Institute report finds

By Melissa Enaje

A June 17 report on Harris County housing was released by Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and found climate-induced home insurance increases could add thousands to overall Harris County home costs.

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