Panel: Can NYC pull off a climate-resilient Brooklyn Marine Terminal?The City Club of New York is hosting a discussion on climate resilience for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal amid growing concerns over waterfront development vulnerabilities.
zaha hadid architects documents progress of its 'greater bay area sports centre' in chinaZaha Hadid Architects is transforming Guangzhou's landscape with the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre, prioritizing community access and climate responsiveness.
sasaki plans walkable waterfront development 'new city salalah' in omanThe masterplan for Salalah focuses on sustainable urban living and climate resilience.Development includes residential units, parks, retail spaces, and a public beach.
Gresham man faces two murder charges following armed robbery of St. Johns cannabis shopSustainable urban development requires integration of economic, environmental, and social aspects for future livability.
Panel: Can NYC pull off a climate-resilient Brooklyn Marine Terminal?The City Club of New York is hosting a discussion on climate resilience for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal amid growing concerns over waterfront development vulnerabilities.
zaha hadid architects documents progress of its 'greater bay area sports centre' in chinaZaha Hadid Architects is transforming Guangzhou's landscape with the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre, prioritizing community access and climate responsiveness.
sasaki plans walkable waterfront development 'new city salalah' in omanThe masterplan for Salalah focuses on sustainable urban living and climate resilience.Development includes residential units, parks, retail spaces, and a public beach.
Gresham man faces two murder charges following armed robbery of St. Johns cannabis shopSustainable urban development requires integration of economic, environmental, and social aspects for future livability.
Check out the new high-tech flood gates that the city can activate with the 'touch of a button'New York is enhancing its flood protection to combat extreme weather with advanced barriers set to be operational by 2026.
Op-Ed | The next mayor's no-brainer: Go all in on buses | amNewYorkNew York City can quickly improve transit by prioritizing bus rapid transit (BRT) over costly subway expansions.
Check out the new high-tech flood gates that the city can activate with the 'touch of a button'New York is enhancing its flood protection to combat extreme weather with advanced barriers set to be operational by 2026.
Op-Ed | The next mayor's no-brainer: Go all in on buses | amNewYorkNew York City can quickly improve transit by prioritizing bus rapid transit (BRT) over costly subway expansions.
This small tweak to California parks could help prevent firesThe Test Plot initiative in Elysian Park aims to restore native plant species to urban parks, enhancing ecological balance and climate resilience.
Field Form Turns Backyards Into Climate DefenseField Form is transforming gardens into flood protection systems for neighborhoods.Their projects blend beauty with function to combat severe flooding in Brooklyn.
Environmental Groups Praise Plan to Conserve Coastal Redwoods, Expand Protected LandThe purchase of Monte Rio Redwoods will enhance wildlife connectivity and support state conservation goals.
Will Hawaii Implement a New Tourism Tax This Year? Here's What To KnowHawaii plans to introduce a new 'Green Fee' for tourists to support climate resilience initiatives and conservation efforts.
Environmental Groups Praise Plan to Conserve Coastal Redwoods, Expand Protected LandThe purchase of Monte Rio Redwoods will enhance wildlife connectivity and support state conservation goals.
Will Hawaii Implement a New Tourism Tax This Year? Here's What To KnowHawaii plans to introduce a new 'Green Fee' for tourists to support climate resilience initiatives and conservation efforts.
Crucial Ocean-Current System Is Safe from Climate Collapsefor NowAMOC is unlikely to collapse due to climate change, remaining stable until at least the end of the century.
Climate resilience focus at Alumni Weekend 2024Nearly 200 Harvard public health community members convened to discuss climate resilience and public health solutions during Alumni Weekend 2024.
London must prepare for floods and heatwaves - reportLondon must prepare for more frequent and extreme climate risks, including severe floods and heatwaves.
Crucial Ocean-Current System Is Safe from Climate Collapsefor NowAMOC is unlikely to collapse due to climate change, remaining stable until at least the end of the century.
Climate resilience focus at Alumni Weekend 2024Nearly 200 Harvard public health community members convened to discuss climate resilience and public health solutions during Alumni Weekend 2024.
London must prepare for floods and heatwaves - reportLondon must prepare for more frequent and extreme climate risks, including severe floods and heatwaves.
More than 100,000 African seeds put in Svalbard vault for safekeepingThe Svalbard Global Seed Vault received over 100,000 seeds from Africa to aid in biodiversity and climate resilience.
Opinion | Changing How We Grow Our FoodFactory farming is not the only solution for feeding the planet; sustainable, diverse farming practices are essential for biodiversity and resilience.
More eels, otters and water voles in London rivers as Sadiq Khan goes wild for natureLondon aims to boost wildlife like water voles and eels to improve river health and biodiversity over the next decade.
Major restoration set for Kingston's wetlandsKingston Council's rewilding project aims to restore wetlands at Tolworth Court Farm Fields, enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience.
Germany's Hula Earth lands 1.6M to tackle the global decline in wildlifeHula Earth secured €1.6M in pre-seed funding to enhance biodiversity monitoring technologies, crucial for addressing global biodiversity loss.
More than 100,000 African seeds put in Svalbard vault for safekeepingThe Svalbard Global Seed Vault received over 100,000 seeds from Africa to aid in biodiversity and climate resilience.
Opinion | Changing How We Grow Our FoodFactory farming is not the only solution for feeding the planet; sustainable, diverse farming practices are essential for biodiversity and resilience.
More eels, otters and water voles in London rivers as Sadiq Khan goes wild for natureLondon aims to boost wildlife like water voles and eels to improve river health and biodiversity over the next decade.
Major restoration set for Kingston's wetlandsKingston Council's rewilding project aims to restore wetlands at Tolworth Court Farm Fields, enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience.
Germany's Hula Earth lands 1.6M to tackle the global decline in wildlifeHula Earth secured €1.6M in pre-seed funding to enhance biodiversity monitoring technologies, crucial for addressing global biodiversity loss.
Hot Potato' Plants Engineered to Flourish in Heat WavesBioengineered potatoes proved to be 30% more resilient to drought, showcasing potential benefits for future crop yields in extreme weather.
Researchers Work to Make Farming More Climate Resilient | KQEDResearchers at CSUMB are enhancing Central Coast farming's climate resilience by reducing greenhouse gas emissions using sustainable practices.
Researchers Work to Make Farming More Climate Resilient | KQEDCal State Monterey Bay researchers are exploring climate-resilient farming methods to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in specialty crop agriculture.
Belgian agritech startup Fyteko lands 13MFyteko raised €13M to expand sustainable biosolutions for agriculture, enhancing climate resilience and promoting innovative farming practices.
Researchers Work to Make Farming More Climate Resilient | KQEDResearchers at CSUMB are enhancing Central Coast farming's climate resilience by reducing greenhouse gas emissions using sustainable practices.
Researchers Work to Make Farming More Climate Resilient | KQEDCal State Monterey Bay researchers are exploring climate-resilient farming methods to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in specialty crop agriculture.
Belgian agritech startup Fyteko lands 13MFyteko raised €13M to expand sustainable biosolutions for agriculture, enhancing climate resilience and promoting innovative farming practices.
UK's Renew Risk raises 5.99M to advance renewable energy insuranceRenew Risk secures £5M funding to enhance risk modelling for renewable energy assets, improving financing and insurance processes.
Healey announces state-funded fare-free regional transitThe Healey-Driscoll Administration allocates $30 million for fare-free public transportation across Massachusetts statewide.
UK's Renew Risk raises 5.99M to advance renewable energy insuranceRenew Risk secures £5M funding to enhance risk modelling for renewable energy assets, improving financing and insurance processes.
Healey announces state-funded fare-free regional transitThe Healey-Driscoll Administration allocates $30 million for fare-free public transportation across Massachusetts statewide.
Strengthening Community Ties: Insights From a Climate Knowledge Exchange on CampusInterdisciplinary collaboration in community engagement for climate resilience is essential for equitable planning and effective outcomes.
Weigh in on Berkeley's disaster readiness, environmental justice at Saturday workshopBerkeley is updating its General Plan to enhance climate resilience and environmental justice with community input and significant funding.
Strengthening Community Ties: Insights From a Climate Knowledge Exchange on CampusInterdisciplinary collaboration in community engagement for climate resilience is essential for equitable planning and effective outcomes.
Weigh in on Berkeley's disaster readiness, environmental justice at Saturday workshopBerkeley is updating its General Plan to enhance climate resilience and environmental justice with community input and significant funding.
Magic, Dodgers exec to lead wildfire aid groupCalifornia's new initiative, LA Rises, aims to support wildfire recovery in Los Angeles with significant funding and leadership from prominent figures.
California offering new rebates up to $8,000 to make homes more energy efficientCalifornia is providing home energy cost rebates up to $8,000 for energy-efficient appliances.
$20 billion: The Delta tunnel's new price tagCalifornia's Delta tunnel project cost estimated at $20 billion, $4 billion higher than before, aiming to improve water supply and climate resilience despite environmental concerns.
How much do heat waves cost? Here's what California report foundExtreme heat events in California cost $7.7 billion, impacting health, productivity, and infrastructure. The report aims to help policymakers budget for and combat these costs.
Magic, Dodgers exec to lead wildfire aid groupCalifornia's new initiative, LA Rises, aims to support wildfire recovery in Los Angeles with significant funding and leadership from prominent figures.
California offering new rebates up to $8,000 to make homes more energy efficientCalifornia is providing home energy cost rebates up to $8,000 for energy-efficient appliances.
$20 billion: The Delta tunnel's new price tagCalifornia's Delta tunnel project cost estimated at $20 billion, $4 billion higher than before, aiming to improve water supply and climate resilience despite environmental concerns.
How much do heat waves cost? Here's what California report foundExtreme heat events in California cost $7.7 billion, impacting health, productivity, and infrastructure. The report aims to help policymakers budget for and combat these costs.
Royal Horticultural Society calls for 6m of compensation amid M25 roadworksThe RHS seeks 6m compensation due to significant visitor losses from roadworks, threatening their projects and contributions to public wellbeing and education.
Miami-Dade's new climate change czar has a mission: 'We want this place to survive'Curtis Osceola, with unique tribal leadership experience, is appointed as Miami-Dade's Chief Resilience Officer, focusing on environmental advocacy and collaboration.
Brooklyn Navy Yard Secures $28.7M for Sandy Repairs And Climate Resilience$28.7 million in FEMA funding secured to restore and modernize infrastructure at the Brooklyn Navy Yard post-Hurricane Sandy.
The Philippines is building a new city from scratch to withstand extreme weather. Will it work?New Clark City aims to be a model climate-resilient metropolis in the Philippines, addressing urban planning amidst climate threats.
Mike Siegel plans to balance 'big goals and broad ambitions' with pragmatism during his first year on Council - Austin MonitorIncoming Council Member Mike Siegel aims to make significant impacts on climate resilience, housing, workers' rights, and public safety reform.
Public health commissioners eye heat resistance steps for city budget requests - Austin MonitorPublic health advocates in Austin seek increased heat mitigation resources in the 2025 city budget based on a new Heat Resilience Playbook.
Mike Siegel plans to balance 'big goals and broad ambitions' with pragmatism during his first year on Council - Austin MonitorIncoming Council Member Mike Siegel aims to make significant impacts on climate resilience, housing, workers' rights, and public safety reform.
Public health commissioners eye heat resistance steps for city budget requests - Austin MonitorPublic health advocates in Austin seek increased heat mitigation resources in the 2025 city budget based on a new Heat Resilience Playbook.
Highgate Cemetery has revealed plans for a massive 18 million makeoverHighgate Cemetery will undergo an £18 million renovation aimed at preserving its historic charm while improving infrastructure and resilience to climate change.
San Francisco's Aging Infrastructure Ill-Prepared for Future Flooding, Report Warns | KQEDSan Francisco's bureaucracy is hindering climate resilience in the face of worsening flood risks from human-caused climate change.
PG&E offered $15 billion loan from the Biden administration for climate projects, power gridThe U.S. Department of Energy offered PG&E a conditional $15 billion loan to enhance climate resilience and power grid strength.
San Francisco's Aging Infrastructure Ill-Prepared for Future Flooding, Report Warns | KQEDSan Francisco's bureaucracy is hindering climate resilience in the face of worsening flood risks from human-caused climate change.
PG&E offered $15 billion loan from the Biden administration for climate projects, power gridThe U.S. Department of Energy offered PG&E a conditional $15 billion loan to enhance climate resilience and power grid strength.
PG&E Secures $15 Billion Loan From U.S. Energy DepartmentThe Energy Department plans to offer a $15 billion loan guarantee to PG&E for improving the electrical grid and funding climate resilience projects.
There Are Clam Cathedrals Everywhere For Those With The Eyes To See | DefectorHeart cockles have evolved unique light-filtering adaptations that enable them to thrive with their symbiotic algae, far surpassing corals in climate resilience.
A look inside America's first solar-powered community-and it's hurricane-proof, tooBabcock Ranch, America's first solar-powered community, significantly reduces residents' power bills while also emphasizing sustainability and climate resilience.
Tell us about the changes you have made to your home due to extreme weatherHome adaptations for weather changes are essential for preventing damage and ensuring long-term sustainability.
A look inside America's first solar-powered community-and it's hurricane-proof, tooBabcock Ranch, America's first solar-powered community, significantly reduces residents' power bills while also emphasizing sustainability and climate resilience.
Tell us about the changes you have made to your home due to extreme weatherHome adaptations for weather changes are essential for preventing damage and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Opinion: An ancient, Indigenous, legendary bean to give thanks forTeparies, an ancient crop, are essential for sustainable agriculture in drought-prone regions, gaining recognition for their resilience and cultural history.
UC Berkeley researchers studying problem-solving abilities in urban raccoonsRaccoons' cleverness and adaptability in urban environments provide important insights for climate readiness.
Amid Climate Crisis, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Gets a Huge DepositSvalbard Global Seed Vault is vital for preserving genetic diversity and food security against catastrophic events.
Americans left vulnerable while tax money funds military aid abroadAmericans question military aid abroad when domestic disaster response remains underfunded and uncoordinated.
Babcock Ranch in Florida Offered Shelter During Hurricane MiltonBabcock Ranch effectively provided shelter and demonstrated resilience during Hurricane Milton, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure designed for extreme weather.
'A Hot Mess': As Heat Rises, California Kids Are Sweltering in Schools Without Air Conditioning | KQEDCalifornia's public schools face a significant lack of air conditioning, affecting students' learning, especially in low-income districts.
L.A. County faces $12.5 billion in climate costs through 2040, study saysLos Angeles County needs to invest billions through 2040 to protect residents from climate hazards.Report identifies 14 climate adaptation measures costing L.A. taxpayers at least $12.5 billion over the next 15 years.
'A Hot Mess': As Heat Rises, California Kids Are Sweltering in Schools Without Air Conditioning | KQEDCalifornia's public schools face a significant lack of air conditioning, affecting students' learning, especially in low-income districts.
L.A. County faces $12.5 billion in climate costs through 2040, study saysLos Angeles County needs to invest billions through 2040 to protect residents from climate hazards.Report identifies 14 climate adaptation measures costing L.A. taxpayers at least $12.5 billion over the next 15 years.
I spent $1.25 million on a 'hurricane-proof' home in Hurricane Milton's path. I'm not evacuating.William Fulford believes his $1.25 million home is 'hurricane-proof' and prefers staying during storms rather than evacuating.
CoreLogic unveils AI-driven Araya platform for advanced property dataCoreLogic launches Araya, an AI-powered platform for comprehensive property data access and analytics to enhance decision-making in the housing industry.
The 2 hottest states to buy property in right now - and 3 where home price appreciation is being crippled by soaring insurance costsNew York and Connecticut home prices have appreciated more than the national average, with increasing resilience against climate impacts.
I spent $1.25 million on a 'hurricane-proof' home in Hurricane Milton's path. I'm not evacuating.William Fulford believes his $1.25 million home is 'hurricane-proof' and prefers staying during storms rather than evacuating.
CoreLogic unveils AI-driven Araya platform for advanced property dataCoreLogic launches Araya, an AI-powered platform for comprehensive property data access and analytics to enhance decision-making in the housing industry.
The 2 hottest states to buy property in right now - and 3 where home price appreciation is being crippled by soaring insurance costsNew York and Connecticut home prices have appreciated more than the national average, with increasing resilience against climate impacts.
Decisions by legislators, homebuilders may have worsened North Carolina's Helene damageHurricane Helene's impact was worsened by decades of construction policies in North Carolina that favored homebuilders over safety regulations.
Helene Delivered My Second Catastrophic FloodThe 2022 Kentucky floods left a lasting impact, prompting a promise of safety that contrasts with the recent flooding experienced by a friend in North Carolina.
Decisions by legislators, homebuilders may have worsened North Carolina's Helene damageHurricane Helene's impact was worsened by decades of construction policies in North Carolina that favored homebuilders over safety regulations.
Helene Delivered My Second Catastrophic FloodThe 2022 Kentucky floods left a lasting impact, prompting a promise of safety that contrasts with the recent flooding experienced by a friend in North Carolina.
Key flood defences in disrepair across England as wet autumn looms, data revealsEngland's flood defences are deteriorating, putting millions of properties at increased risk, especially with forecasts of more extreme weather this autumn.
New 'Flood Adaptive Platform' automatically lifts homes to save them from floodingThe Flood Adaptive Platform provides a revolutionary method to protect homes from flooding by automatically elevating them above rising water levels.
Check out the new pedestrian bridge that just opened in East River ParkThe construction in East River Park enhances recreational facilities and resilience against flooding in Lower Manhattan.
New 'Flood Adaptive Platform' automatically lifts homes to save them from floodingThe Flood Adaptive Platform provides a revolutionary method to protect homes from flooding by automatically elevating them above rising water levels.
Check out the new pedestrian bridge that just opened in East River ParkThe construction in East River Park enhances recreational facilities and resilience against flooding in Lower Manhattan.
Newsom lifts drought declaration for much of California, but measures remain in some areasCalifornia lifts drought emergency in 19 counties but retains it in 39 to address ongoing concerns.Governor emphasizes building a climate-resilient water system due to extreme weather extremes.
Opinion: Climate change won't wait for better budget years. Californians need climate bonds nowCalifornia needs a climate resilience bond on the November ballot to ensure continued funding for essential state programs amidst budget constraints.
Newsom lifts drought declaration for much of California, but measures remain in some areasCalifornia lifts drought emergency in 19 counties but retains it in 39 to address ongoing concerns.Governor emphasizes building a climate-resilient water system due to extreme weather extremes.
Opinion: Climate change won't wait for better budget years. Californians need climate bonds nowCalifornia needs a climate resilience bond on the November ballot to ensure continued funding for essential state programs amidst budget constraints.
How Lawyers Can Help Communities Prepare for Disaster: An Interview with Verna Williams - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyLawyers play a crucial role in providing free legal aid to communities affected by climate disasters, contributing to disaster preparedness and resilience.
Water recycling gets a boost in Southern California with new federal fundingInvesting in wastewater recycling for climate resilience is crucial for sustainable water supplies and reliability.
Flash floods have killed more than 300 people in AfghanistanHeavy flooding in Afghanistan has led to over 300 deaths and significant destruction, prompting urgent aid and long-term planning for climate resilience.
Extreme weather puts two-fifths of London homes at risk of subsidence by 2030Over 40% of London homes to face subsidence by 2030 due to extreme weather.
U.S. Treasury and USAID hold urgent talks on extreme heat and climate changeUrgent meeting called by U.S. Treasury and USAID with multilateral development banks to address extreme heat impact on developing countries.