#climate-change-resilience

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ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Chicago

Local scientists studying how the Chicago skyline contributes to city heat islands

Chicago's iconic skyline contributes to urban heat islands, impacting certain communities disproportionately. [ more ]
Remodelista
4 months ago
Design

Forward-Thinking Architecture: A Flood-Proof Basement Flat in North London - Remodelista

The retrofit of the basement flat in Tufnell Park focused on flood-proofing and climate change resilience by incorporating features like breathable walls, angled skylights, and a garden with increased surface area for rainwater absorption. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
California

Amid above-average snowpack, Newsom urges focus on state water resilience and adaptation

California's water system needs to adapt to the new reality of climate change extremes.
Governor Newsom presented a new water plan focusing on capturing, storing, and moving water. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Branching out! New York Restoration Project to give away free trees for Earth Month * Brooklyn Paper

NY Restoration Project distributing 3,500 free trees across NYC for Earth Month
Trees offer various benefits including shade, wildlife habitat, air quality improvement, and storm water runoff mitigation [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

As Climate Toll Grows, FEMA Imposes Limits on Building in Flood Plains

FEMA introduces new rule to ensure structures funded are flood protected by elevation or safer location, reflecting climate change risks for future resilience. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 months ago
SF politics

$51.4 Million for Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants - Streetsblog California

Caltrans is awarding planning grants to 89 local and regional projects to make transportation more resilient to climate change impacts. [ more ]
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