Grist

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

To better understand exactly how mangroves can grow in the ocean yet pump freshwater up to their leaves, engineers constructed what they’re dubbing “synthetic mangroves ”, pressure-driven devices that can draw freshwater out of the saltiest seas — and have the potential to help manage stormwater in cities.

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Grist

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Much of the urgency around flood resilience is based on climate change: One report from the Northeast Regional Climate Center found that “100-year” storm events could be as much as 50 percent rainier by the end of the century. In the U.S.,

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Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The plan is Somerville’s first, and is a comprehensive “set of implementable actions that will reduce Somerville’s contribution to climate change and prepare the City for the unavoidable impacts of climate change.” Curtatone, as well as a number of climate change leaders in the community.

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Front And Centered

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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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Greenability Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Their extensive root systems retain more water than traditional lawns, which reduces stormwater run-off, mitigates flooding and traps significant amounts of carbon. Native plants are critical to our natural system, supporting the butterflies, birds, bees and other insects that pollinate our food system.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In consideration of the increased number of hurricanes connected to the effects of climate change in coastal communities, Unabridged Architecture developed the Black and White Beach House to address these issues. Their mission is to produce sustainable, resilient design, specializing in architectural responses to climate challenges.

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Greenability Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

Past winners have worked to reduce waste, air pollution, stormwater runoff, energy costs and transportation costs. The purpose of the KC Green Neighborhood Recognition Program is to recognize those neighborhoods that have implemented sustainable practices within their community.

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Greenability Magazine

JULY 28, 2020

Land Use: MARC’s Tom Jacobs and Scott Schulte with Vireo Landscape Architects highlight green infrastructure for better soil health and stormwater retention. Watch it here. Watch it here.

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Business Green

JUNE 7, 2021

The Bank is intended to deliver on the UK's net zero commitment, operate within the Climate Change Act, and facilitate the deployment of public and private capital to modernise and improve the infrastructure of nation.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

State and federal officials move forward plans and policies for water conservation, conveyance, and climate resilience. The project, which is supported by Governor Newsom, seeks to safeguard California’s water supply against the challenges posed by climate change, sea-level rise, earthquakes, and extreme weather fluctuations.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As we're moving from what was traditionally an avoidance of carbon emissions to avoid climate change, we're now moving much more into adaptation," she said. If we're seeing things on fast forward in terms of what is happening with the climate, then development has to stay on top of that."

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Grist

MARCH 29, 2023

Most often, climate change is associated with a decrease in groundwater, fueled by worsening drought and evaporative demand. Cracks in aging and poorly maintained pipes are being inundated , leaving plumbing unable to carry away stormwater and waste. As Earth warms, groundwater — long seen as an immutable resource — is in flux.

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Varuna

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

This past week (Jan 2020) a slew of climate change investment redirection announcements last week from Microsoft , Union Square Ventures and fifty wall ventures (both VC firms) and Blackrock (the second time Larry Fink has emphasized this shift in the hedge fund’s focus). drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and greywater?—?as

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GreenBiz

APRIL 15, 2021

They also are more equipped with the vital skills to adapt and be resilient to climate change when disaster strikes, and to influence how their communities mitigate against it. Opus 12 is addressing climate change by using carbon emissions to create products traditionally derived from fossil fuels. Carbon removal.

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Elemental Excelerator

OCTOBER 5, 2020

We’re grateful to partner with this latest group of innovators and, with a portfolio that’s now 117 companies strong, work together to commercialize an abundance of solutions to reverse climate change — starting today. “These are technologies that are primed for deployment and growth. Evrnu | DEMONSTRATION TRACK.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

What is important about putting pedestrians first in the fight against climate change? Silwal: We’re in a climate crisis , and we need to base our urban planning around it. We know that climate change impacts will have a more severe effect on the most vulnerable population of our cities.

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Elemental Excelerator

MARCH 9, 2021

The lists below are non-exhaustive, but we hope will inspire everyone involved in fighting climate change and social inequities to apply or send their favorite companies our way. Stormwater management and flood resiliency solutions. Enhanced roadway infrastructure safety, resiliency, and disaster planning.

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EDF + Business

MARCH 1, 2021

He is a fierce advocate for climate action, and his spent his entire career helping organizations achieve impact visions with a focus on addressing climate change. She leads engagement with more than 200 cities and states/regions across the US and Canada to measure and manage climate and environmental action.

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Grist

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

On Tuesday, the United States government published the Fifth National Climate Assessment — an exhaustive summary of the leading research on climate change and how it affects life in every part of the country. That’s partly the result of more Americans feeling the effects of climate change in their daily lives.

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Grist

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Every four years, the federal government is required to gather up the leading research on how climate change is affecting Americans, boil it all down, and then publish a National Climate Assessment. We need more transformative adaptation actions to keep pace with climate change.” Here they are.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 22, 2020

Ballen, who recently took on her new role at Indigo Ag, says her time working in the food and beverage sector shed light on "just how important agriculture is to a sustainable future and the climate change battle.". — Senior Sustainability Consultant — Climate Strategy Lead, Quantis International; San Diego. Meg Wilcox.

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