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fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago

Letters: Let's invest in the Bay Area's greatest asset: nature

As climate impacts intensify, California must act now to build climate resilience for tomorrow and for future generations. Coyote Valley, just south of San Jose, offers a model for how conservation and stewardship of nature can do that. Here, protected natural and working lands provide a buffer from catastrophic wildfires, floodplains recharge groundwater, wetlands soak up rains to prevent downstream flooding, farmlands grow our food and open space connects over one million acres of critical wildlife corridors.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Head gardener named for Elizabeth II park memorial

A commemorative garden for Elizabeth II will open in Regent's Park in spring 2026, led by horticulturist Fiona Packe focusing on biodiversity and climate resilience.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
2 weeks ago

Data anomalies and the economic commitment of climate change

Climate change significantly impacts global economic production through various complex mechanisms.
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Locals Split Over Mixed-Use Development Proposed for MTA Greenpoint Waterfront Site

Monitor Point is a proposed mixed-use development near Bushwick Inlet Park facing mixed community reactions before formal rezoning begins.
#city-of-water-day
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Weatherwatch: Why plane trees are cooler than you think

Plane trees have been found to help cool urban areas during heatwaves through water evaporation, challenging previous beliefs about their behavior in high temperatures.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Farmers Are Finally Getting Critical USDA Web Pages Back - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The web page removals significantly undermined an organization's ability to trust USDA digital resources, to trust that they're up to date, and that they're accurate.
Agriculture
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hampton Court Palace unveils climate-resilient garden

Historic Royal Palaces is planning a climate-resilient garden at Hampton Court Palace featuring almost 300 species selected for sustainability and biodiversity.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto could get a 'chief resiliency officer' to help deal with its extreme weather response | CBC News

Toronto is considering creating a chief resiliency officer to improve responses to extreme weather events.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

brick walls and perforated jali screens enclose training hub by codec in coastal bangladesh

The design of the Kuakata Training Center demonstrates a strong commitment to climate-resilient architecture that responds effectively to the environmental challenges faced by coastal communities in Bangladesh.
Online Community Development
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Heat officers help sweltering cities stay cool DW 06/24/2025

Cities worldwide are appointing chief heat officers to combat extreme heat and develop long-term adaptation strategies.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

New approach models potential and trade-offs of floating solar | Cornell Chronicle

With this study, we wanted to think more holistically about the social and environmental attributes of waterbodies, instead of just thinking about which ones provided the lowest-cost solar and the greatest energy generation potential.
Alternative transportation
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

AR is helping cities show residents a better-built future

Augmented reality is enhancing community engagement by allowing residents to visualize infrastructure projects in their actual environment.
#architecture
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Design

"Can We Think of a Building as a Microclimate?": In Conversation With Bas Smets and Dennis Pohl About the Belgian Pavilion in Venice

fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Design

"Can We Think of a Building as a Microclimate?": In Conversation With Bas Smets and Dennis Pohl About the Belgian Pavilion in Venice

Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

New EMS station breaks ground in Seaport as neighborhood grows

A new Boston EMS station aims to enhance emergency response times by serving the growing South Boston Waterfront area.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

FEMA rescinds strategic agency plan ahead of hurricane season

The rescindment of a critical disaster plan without replacement may hinder agency preparedness for the upcoming storm season.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

How much is EBMUD planning to raise its water rates?

EBMUD proposes a 13% water rate increase and a 17% wastewater increase to update aging infrastructure and enhance climate resilience.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

A-ll aboard! Hochul rides the A train in the Rockaways as it reopens in time for summer

The A train in the Rockaways is back in service after a four-month repair, enhancing reliability for local commuters.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Diplomat makes history as first refugee to become a UK high commissioner

Kanbar Hossein-Bor becomes UK's first refugee high commissioner to Fiji, aiming to reshape views on refugees and the British identity.
fromQNS
3 months ago

MTA officials tour Rockaway A train project site ahead of Memorial Day reopening - QNS

We had to remove the steel and concrete structure... the signals, the battery control, the track systems, and then put it all back together like Humpty Dumpty.
Renovation
fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago

With new farm bill in the works, Illinois farmers go to Washington to urge investments in environmental justice

Small farmers in Illinois advocate for transformational investments in the next farm bill to combat inequality and enhance sustainability.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
3 months ago

New Hospitals, Schools and Apartments Will Have to Meet Stronger Building Codes for Flooding

New building codes require hospitals and schools to have stronger flood protection.
The International Code Council has approved major revisions to flood safety standards for construction.
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

Cornell Center for Social Sciences awards grants, invites new proposals | Cornell Chronicle

the Cornell Center for Social Sciences announced 35 funded proposals addressing climate resilience, housing market biases, and large language models in hiring.
Fundraising
fromBronx Times
3 months ago

In celebration of Arbor Day, Hochul awards nearly $1M for Bronx reforestation projects - Bronx Times

New York announced $15 million for urban reforestation to improve air quality and reduce heat in vulnerable neighborhoods.
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

City releases 'State of the Environment' report - Austin Monitor

Austin continues to set the standard for innovative environmental management, showing that a strong community commitment to conservation can yield impactful results, especially in fragile areas.
Environment
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Op-Ed | Fund our parks like our future depends on it | amNewYork

Another City budget is on the negotiating table, and difficult decisions lie ahead as we brace for the chaos Trump could inflict on our city.
NYC politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Royal Parks plan 'vibrant' tribute to Elizabeth II

A new garden in Regents Park will honor Queen Elizabeth II with a biodiversity-focused design, opening in April 2026, the centenary of her birth.
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