Brian Pellot

Brian Pellot is a journalist and staff writer for Anthropocene Alliance.

Flooded town in Puerto Rico

Threatened by Toxics, Some Communities Look for a Buy-Out: But will Trump’s FEMA Prevent it?

Buyouts are often the last best option for homes that repeatedly flood. They occur when homeowners voluntarily sell their properties to government entities at pre-disaster fair market value.

March 17, 2025