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fromwww.housingwire.com
16 hours ago

FEMA rescinds strategic agency plan ahead of hurricane season

The impacted plan is a guiding document for agency objectives; its rescindment, without replacement, could significantly disrupt preparations for the upcoming storm season.
SF politics
#ebmud
more#ebmud
#mta
fromQNS
1 week ago
Renovation

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

fromQNS
1 week ago
Renovation

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

more#mta
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
#architecture
more#architecture
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
1 week ago

7 Climate-Resilient Crops to Grow This Year

Adaptability through climate-resilient crops is essential for farming success amidst unpredictable weather patterns.
#climate-change
Science
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Crucial Ocean-Current System Is Safe from Climate Collapsefor Now

AMOC is unlikely to collapse due to climate change, remaining stable until at least the end of the century.
fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

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

Science
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Crucial Ocean-Current System Is Safe from Climate Collapsefor Now

AMOC is unlikely to collapse due to climate change, remaining stable until at least the end of the century.
fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

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

more#climate-change
#flood-protection
New York City
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

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.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
9 months ago

New 'Flood Adaptive Platform' automatically lifts homes to save them from flooding

The Flood Adaptive Platform provides a revolutionary method to protect homes from flooding by automatically elevating them above rising water levels.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

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.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
9 months ago

New 'Flood Adaptive Platform' automatically lifts homes to save them from flooding

The Flood Adaptive Platform provides a revolutionary method to protect homes from flooding by automatically elevating them above rising water levels.
more#flood-protection
#artificial-intelligence
more#artificial-intelligence
NYC politics
fromBronx Times
4 weeks 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.
Environment
fromAustin Monitor
4 weeks ago

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

Austin's annual State of the Environment Report underscores community-driven successes in land conservation and water quality protection.
#new-york-city
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | The next mayor's no-brainer: Go all in on buses | amNewYork

New York City can quickly improve transit by prioritizing bus rapid transit (BRT) over costly subway expansions.
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | The next mayor's no-brainer: Go all in on buses | amNewYork

New York City can quickly improve transit by prioritizing bus rapid transit (BRT) over costly subway expansions.
more#new-york-city
#biodiversity
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More than 100,000 African seeds put in Svalbard vault for safekeeping

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received over 100,000 seeds from Africa to aid in biodiversity and climate resilience.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More than 100,000 African seeds put in Svalbard vault for safekeeping

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received over 100,000 seeds from Africa to aid in biodiversity and climate resilience.
more#biodiversity
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Prospect Park Alliance Begins Restoration of Fire-Damaged Ravine

Prospect Park is undergoing a long-term restoration project for the woodland Ravine damaged by a fire, focusing on soil stabilization and biodiversity.
#urban-development
NYC politics
frombrooklyneagle.com
2 months ago

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.
NYC politics
frombrooklyneagle.com
2 months ago

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.
more#urban-development
NYC startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This small tweak to California parks could help prevent fires

The Test Plot initiative in Elysian Park aims to restore native plant species to urban parks, enhancing ecological balance and climate resilience.
NYC startup
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Field Form Turns Backyards Into Climate Defense

Field Form is transforming gardens into flood protection systems for neighborhoods.
Their projects blend beauty with function to combat severe flooding in Brooklyn.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
3 months ago

Environmental Groups Praise Plan to Conserve Coastal Redwoods, Expand Protected Land

The purchase of Monte Rio Redwoods will enhance wildlife connectivity and support state conservation goals.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Weigh in on Berkeley's disaster readiness, environmental justice at Saturday workshop

Berkeley's community workshop seeks resident input on climate resilience, air pollution, and environmental justice, as part of a larger update of its General Plan.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
4 months ago

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.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

PG&E offered $15 billion loan from the Biden administration for climate projects, power grid

"Investments in a clean and resilient grid for northern and central California will have significant returns for our customers in safety, reliability and economic growth," PG&E CEO Patti Poppe said in a statement.
Miscellaneous
Education
fromKqed
7 months ago

'A Hot Mess': As Heat Rises, California Kids Are Sweltering in Schools Without Air Conditioning | KQED

California's public schools face a significant lack of air conditioning, affecting students' learning, especially in low-income districts.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

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.
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