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12 Legal Tools to Push Climate Preparedness
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. Here are 12 ways the law can help society cope with these impacts.
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13 Proposals to Boost Resilience in Vieques, Puerto Rico
Working closely with Vieques residents, graduate students designed solutions to help the tiny island recover after Hurricane Maria and weather future storms. Their proposals are published in a new report.
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Columbia Students and Locals Team Up to Build Resilience in Johnstown, PA
Workshop shows how climate adaptation could be linked with economic revitalization in the nation’s so-called “Rust Belt.”
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How Climate Change Threatens NYC’s Transportation Infrastructure
Environmental Science and Policy alum Susanne DesRoches has testified before Congress on how to build resiliency in roadways and public transit.
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Nature-Based Solutions: The Missing Ingredient in Climate Adaptation?
Restoring natural ecosystems can make communities more resilient to climate change while offering other benefits along the way.
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Even If You Don’t Live in the Midwest, This Spring’s Floods Could Still Impact You
While the flooding may not have inundated your house, you could still feel its effects in the form of more volatile food prices.
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The Use and Misuse of Climate Change Projections in Development
Current practices are not making use of the best available scientific knowledge to guide real-world decision making.
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Climate Panel Disbanded by Trump, Now Regrouped, Releases Report
The report details how to translate climate science into local action.
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New York City Panel on Climate Change Releases 2019 Report
The report lays out how climate change is already affecting New York City, and what’s needed to adapt for the future.
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