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www.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London

London's flood defences will need to be half metre higher in future due to climate change

Flood defence walls in London need to be higher due to climate change threats. [ more ]
BBC News
1 week ago
London

London's Thames Barrier marks 40th anniversary

London's flood defence walls will need to be 50cm higher to protect against climate change. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

California's second-largest reservoir is full - again. How high is the water at others?

California's second-largest reservoir, Lake Oroville, has reached full capacity, ensuring a stable water supply for the state. [ more ]
BKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Red Hook's $100M Flood Resiliency Project Moves Closer to Approval

The $100 million Red Hook flood resiliency project aims to reduce floods in Red Hook by installing flood walls, barriers, and elevating streets.
The project will provide protection against expected storms and sea level rise, although it may not prevent another Superstorm Sandy-like event. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
San Francisco

San Mateo property owners approve stormwater fee

San Mateo property owners have voted in favor of a stormwater fee to improve the city's drainage system.
The proposed fee is set at $8 per month or $96 annually for property owners. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Re-wilding San Francisco Bay, one pond at a time

A large wetlands restoration project in Menlo Park, California, has opened a 19th-century industrial salt pond to the San Francisco Bay.
The project aims to restore habitats for endangered wildlife, provide flood protection, and offer recreational areas for local residents. [ more ]
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