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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. These extremes elevate the risk of dangerous flash floods, soil erosion, and the destruction of crops. And climate change is largely to blame. on Apr 27, 2022.

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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. Beneath the soil beds are pipes and water storage containers to manage the runoff. .: +44-(0)-1509-222-938

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Plan It Native landscape conference goes virtual

Greenability Magazine

Twenty-three speakers will cover a wide variety of topics, including selecting plants for pollinators, gardening for winter beauty and wildlife, principles for improving soil health, seeding and maintaining prairie plantings, native trees and plants, ecological restoration, replacements for invasive plants and green infrastructure.

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What we’re looking to fund for Cohort 11

Elemental Excelerator

Second, our nonprofit mission: Redesigning systems at the root of the climate crisis drives our work with startups, to help fast-track the sustainable and equitable deployment of technologies the world needs to help solve climate change. Climate resilience, zero carbon, and the built environment. Built Environment.

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One of the biggest climate threats is the most familiar: Rain

Grist

But as Barry proved, one of the most insidious effects of climate change might be something with which most places are already somewhat familiar: rain. More than 70 percent of the planet’s surface is water, and as the world warms, more water evaporates from oceans, lakes, and soils. For every 1 degree Celsius (or 1.8

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Earth Day goes big & virtual again

Greenability Magazine

Heart & Soil , CinemaKC. KC’s Regional Climate Action Plan , Climate Action KC. Federal Carbon-Pricing Legislation , Citizens Climate Lobby KC. Stormwater Sunday Earth Day Celebration , The Little Red Hen’s Community Garden puppet show, 2400 E. Sew”-stainability , The Sewing Labs. Sunday, April 18.

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Hear local experts discuss climate issues

Greenability Magazine

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.