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Climate change means all cities are in the water-rescue business now

Climate change means all cities are in the water-rescue business now

Floods are growing more frequent and intense due to global warming. Experts say rising to the challenge won’t be easy.
Hot London real estate faces high flood risk, climate change troubles

Hot London real estate faces high flood risk, climate change troubles

New housing developments across London are vulnerable to flooding from extreme weather events. Experts are alarmed and demand citywide accountability and action.
In Chicago, flooding overwhelmingly strikes communities of color
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In Chicago, flooding overwhelmingly strikes communities of color

Chicago's leaders have poured billions into ambitious programs to keep water away from roads and buildings. But urban flooding continues—overwhelmingly in communities of color—forcing experts to turn to new solutions.

New York embarks on a massive climate resiliency project to protect Manhattan's Lower East Side
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New York embarks on a massive climate resiliency project to protect Manhattan's Lower East Side

Some residents are wary of the $1.45 billion system of seawalls and floodgates that will elevate the East River Park and protect 110,000 New Yorkers from coastal storms and flooding.

Colombo's wetlands float to top of flood prevention plan

Colombo's wetlands float to top of flood prevention plan

The Sri Lankan capital's remaining wetland areas are being revived as parks that soak up floodwaters and offer leisure activities.

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