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As climate change threatens cultural treasures, museums get creative to conserve both energy and artifacts

Grist

But climate control represents a particularly bedeviling problem, since more energy use contributes to climate change, which in turn causes greater temperature extremes that necessitate even more energy use to maintain a controlled indoor environment (sometimes known as the “doom loop” of AC ).

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It’s raining harder than ever. New research says climate change is to blame.

Grist

According to an analysis of hourly rainfall data released Wednesday by the nonprofit science and media organization Climate Central, the U.S. And climate change is largely to blame. Studies estimated that Harvey was 15 percent more intense as a result of climate change. New research says climate change is to blame.

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Comment: Smart water reuse and flood management technology “could be a vital strategic water asset”

Envirotec Magazine

Developers of the new technology are urging industry stakeholders to recognise the nationally-important strategic contribution that new smart stormwater systems could make, not only to reducing mains water demand but also to lowering surface water flood risk and preventing sewer overflow pollution. Strategic water planning. “So,

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Flood City Fights Climate Change with Infrastructure and Social Media

Unsustainable

Journalists from the Miami Herald to the BBC have crowned Miami, FL, Ground Zero, for the effects of Climate Change. inches of runoff water, according to the project specs from the Florida Stormwater Associations 2018 Winter Conference. September 2019 marked the first addition of a “bioswale” to the city’s roads.

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What we’re looking to fund for Cohort 11

Elemental Excelerator

Then, built on the belief that it takes more than funding for companies to succeed, we surround them with holistic support across equity and access, fundraising, policy , corporate partnerships , community engagement , and a network of other CEOs and innovators. Optimize stormwater and flood management.

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Comprehensive Plans and Climate Justice: HB 1181 in Action

Front And Centered

Thirty-three years after it was codified, the GMA finally requires cities and counties to integrate climate change into comprehensive plans! The Front and Centered coalition and supporters have advocated for years to include climate and environmental justice in the GMA. Required Elements in Comprehensive Plans ( RCW 36.70A.070

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US state lawmakers should consider the benefits of community solar

Renewable Energy World

The advent of community solar in states like Massachusetts is a critical component in the fight against climate change; however, the location and impact of these projects often presents significant challenges for both the developer and the communities in which they are located. Better policy is needed.

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