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Cities need to act on climate adaptation now

Unsustainable

In 2006, flooding in Surat left more than 75 percent of the city underwater, causing major economic and other losses. The city took a series of coordinated action so that the experience of 2006 was not repeated. And most of the cities, which are still rapidly expanding, are not prepared for it, although there are a few exceptions.

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When Extreme Weather Reigns, Disinformation Pours

DeSmogBlog

In 2006, the DCI Group , a lobbying company employed by ExxonMobil , spearheaded a campaign to “suppress” connections between hurricanes and climate change in the public debate, Davies said. . Keith Berry looks down into flooded streets searching for survivors. Deny, Distract, Doubt.

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California Water Challenges Remain Despite Significant Precipitation in 2023

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

State and federal officials move forward plans and policies for water conservation, conveyance, and climate resilience. Kermanian , and Julie Miles The winter of 2022-23 brought historic levels of precipitation to California after years of deep drought , dwindling reservoirs, and groundwater depletion. By Michael G. Romey , Lucas I.