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Flood City Fights Climate Change with Infrastructure and Social Media

Unsustainable

Tides are a major concern in flood contribution, especially the King Tides, seasonal tide surges traditionally occurring September and November, resulting in above average water levels and “sunny day flooding”, flooding without rain. September 2019 marked the first addition of a “bioswale” to the city’s roads.

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Rising groundwater levels are threatening clean air and water across the country

Grist

Cracks in aging and poorly maintained pipes are being inundated , leaving plumbing unable to carry away stormwater and waste. West Oakland, California Grist / Getty Images Oceans do not stop where the sea meets the shore. Many Americans are familiar with sea-level rise. Pavement is degrading faster.

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How does climate change threaten where you live? A region-by-region guide.

Grist

The Fifth National Climate Assessment , released on Tuesday by the Biden administration, is unique for its focus on the present. Northeast are especially at risk, and the region’s aging stormwater and sewage infrastructure only makes matters worse. C aribbean What could $1 billion do for Puerto Rico’s energy resilience?