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fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Locals Split Over Mixed-Use Development Proposed for MTA Greenpoint Waterfront Site

Monitor Point is a proposed mixed-use development near Bushwick Inlet Park facing mixed community reactions before formal rezoning begins.
#city-of-water-day
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Weatherwatch: Why plane trees are cooler than you think

Plane trees have been found to help cool urban areas during heatwaves through water evaporation, challenging previous beliefs about their behavior in high temperatures.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 weeks ago

Farmers Are Finally Getting Critical USDA Web Pages Back - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The web page removals significantly undermined an organization's ability to trust USDA digital resources, to trust that they're up to date, and that they're accurate.
Agriculture
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hampton Court Palace unveils climate-resilient garden

Historic Royal Palaces is planning a climate-resilient garden at Hampton Court Palace featuring almost 300 species selected for sustainability and biodiversity.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto could get a 'chief resiliency officer' to help deal with its extreme weather response | CBC News

Toronto is considering creating a chief resiliency officer to improve responses to extreme weather events.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

brick walls and perforated jali screens enclose training hub by codec in coastal bangladesh

The design of the Kuakata Training Center demonstrates a strong commitment to climate-resilient architecture that responds effectively to the environmental challenges faced by coastal communities in Bangladesh.
Online Community Development
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Heat officers help sweltering cities stay cool DW 06/24/2025

Cities worldwide are appointing chief heat officers to combat extreme heat and develop long-term adaptation strategies.
#urban-planning
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

New approach models potential and trade-offs of floating solar | Cornell Chronicle

With this study, we wanted to think more holistically about the social and environmental attributes of waterbodies, instead of just thinking about which ones provided the lowest-cost solar and the greatest energy generation potential.
Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

AR is helping cities show residents a better-built future

Augmented reality is enhancing community engagement by allowing residents to visualize infrastructure projects in their actual environment.
#architecture
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Design

"Can We Think of a Building as a Microclimate?": In Conversation With Bas Smets and Dennis Pohl About the Belgian Pavilion in Venice

fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Design

"Can We Think of a Building as a Microclimate?": In Conversation With Bas Smets and Dennis Pohl About the Belgian Pavilion in Venice

Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

New EMS station breaks ground in Seaport as neighborhood grows

A new Boston EMS station aims to enhance emergency response times by serving the growing South Boston Waterfront area.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

FEMA rescinds strategic agency plan ahead of hurricane season

The rescindment of a critical disaster plan without replacement may hinder agency preparedness for the upcoming storm season.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

How much is EBMUD planning to raise its water rates?

EBMUD proposes a 13% water rate increase and a 17% wastewater increase to update aging infrastructure and enhance climate resilience.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

A-ll aboard! Hochul rides the A train in the Rockaways as it reopens in time for summer

The A train in the Rockaways is back in service after a four-month repair, enhancing reliability for local commuters.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Diplomat makes history as first refugee to become a UK high commissioner

Kanbar Hossein-Bor becomes UK's first refugee high commissioner to Fiji, aiming to reshape views on refugees and the British identity.
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago

7 Climate-Resilient Crops to Grow This Year

Adaptability through climate-resilient crops is essential for farming success amidst unpredictable weather patterns.
fromQNS
2 months ago

MTA officials tour Rockaway A train project site ahead of Memorial Day reopening - QNS

We had to remove the steel and concrete structure... the signals, the battery control, the track systems, and then put it all back together like Humpty Dumpty.
Renovation
fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago

With new farm bill in the works, Illinois farmers go to Washington to urge investments in environmental justice

Small farmers in Illinois advocate for transformational investments in the next farm bill to combat inequality and enhance sustainability.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago

New Hospitals, Schools and Apartments Will Have to Meet Stronger Building Codes for Flooding

New building codes require hospitals and schools to have stronger flood protection.
The International Code Council has approved major revisions to flood safety standards for construction.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Cornell Center for Social Sciences awards grants, invites new proposals | Cornell Chronicle

the Cornell Center for Social Sciences announced 35 funded proposals addressing climate resilience, housing market biases, and large language models in hiring.
Fundraising
fromBronx Times
3 months ago

In celebration of Arbor Day, Hochul awards nearly $1M for Bronx reforestation projects - Bronx Times

New York announced $15 million for urban reforestation to improve air quality and reduce heat in vulnerable neighborhoods.
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

City releases 'State of the Environment' report - Austin Monitor

Austin continues to set the standard for innovative environmental management, showing that a strong community commitment to conservation can yield impactful results, especially in fragile areas.
Environment
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | Fund our parks like our future depends on it | amNewYork

Another City budget is on the negotiating table, and difficult decisions lie ahead as we brace for the chaos Trump could inflict on our city.
NYC politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Royal Parks plan 'vibrant' tribute to Elizabeth II

A new garden in Regents Park will honor Queen Elizabeth II with a biodiversity-focused design, opening in April 2026, the centenary of her birth.
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Prospect Park Alliance Begins Restoration of Fire-Damaged Ravine

Prospect Park is undergoing a long-term restoration project for the woodland Ravine damaged by a fire, focusing on soil stabilization and biodiversity.
#flood-protection
New York City
fromTime Out New York
5 months ago

Check out the new high-tech flood gates that the city can activate with the 'touch of a button'

New York is enhancing its flood protection to combat extreme weather with advanced barriers set to be operational by 2026.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
11 months ago

New 'Flood Adaptive Platform' automatically lifts homes to save them from flooding

The Flood Adaptive Platform provides a revolutionary method to protect homes from flooding by automatically elevating them above rising water levels.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
5 months ago

Check out the new high-tech flood gates that the city can activate with the 'touch of a button'

New York is enhancing its flood protection to combat extreme weather with advanced barriers set to be operational by 2026.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
11 months ago

New 'Flood Adaptive Platform' automatically lifts homes to save them from flooding

The Flood Adaptive Platform provides a revolutionary method to protect homes from flooding by automatically elevating them above rising water levels.
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Op-Ed | The next mayor's no-brainer: Go all in on buses | amNewYork

The next mayor's smartest move? Go all in on buses. New York City can transform its broken transit system overnight without waiting for billions in funding.
NYC startup
NYC politics
frombrooklyneagle.com
4 months ago

Panel: Can NYC pull off a climate-resilient Brooklyn Marine Terminal?

The City Club of New York is hosting a discussion on climate resilience for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal amid growing concerns over waterfront development vulnerabilities.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
4 months ago

This small tweak to California parks could help prevent fires

The Test Plot initiative in Elysian Park aims to restore native plant species to urban parks, enhancing ecological balance and climate resilience.
NYC startup
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

Field Form Turns Backyards Into Climate Defense

Field Form is transforming gardens into flood protection systems for neighborhoods.
Their projects blend beauty with function to combat severe flooding in Brooklyn.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
5 months ago

Environmental Groups Praise Plan to Conserve Coastal Redwoods, Expand Protected Land

The purchase of Monte Rio Redwoods will enhance wildlife connectivity and support state conservation goals.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
5 months ago

Crucial Ocean-Current System Is Safe from Climate Collapsefor Now

AMOC is unlikely to collapse due to climate change, remaining stable until at least the end of the century.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

More than 100,000 African seeds put in Svalbard vault for safekeeping

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received over 100,000 seeds from Africa to aid in biodiversity and climate resilience.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Major restoration set for Kingston's wetlands

Kingston Council's rewilding project aims to restore wetlands at Tolworth Court Farm Fields, enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

Weigh in on Berkeley's disaster readiness, environmental justice at Saturday workshop

Berkeley is updating its General Plan to enhance climate resilience and environmental justice with community input and significant funding.
fromFast Company
7 months ago

PG&E offered $15 billion loan from the Biden administration for climate projects, power grid

"Investments in a clean and resilient grid for northern and central California will have significant returns for our customers in safety, reliability and economic growth," PG&E CEO Patti Poppe said in a statement.
Miscellaneous
Education
fromKqed
9 months ago

'A Hot Mess': As Heat Rises, California Kids Are Sweltering in Schools Without Air Conditioning | KQED

California's public schools face a significant lack of air conditioning, affecting students' learning, especially in low-income districts.
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

I spent $1.25 million on a 'hurricane-proof' home in Hurricane Milton's path. I'm not evacuating.

William Fulford believes his $1.25 million home is 'hurricane-proof' and prefers staying during storms rather than evacuating.
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