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In Central Texas, homes are being built with 3D printing technology
Using robotic 3D printers that can build the concrete walls of a house, a pair of Texas startups say the technology could help alleviate two crises: the housing shortage and climate change.
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This Hawaiian county has a radical plan to deal with sea level rise
Kaua’i County passed an ordinance requiring new structures to be elevated to a certain level, based on future projections about how much sea-level will rise.
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How growth, climate change are pushing wildlife and people together
Development on the edges of wildlife habitat have long created conflicts between people and animals. New studies say climate change is also a factor.
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When homes flood, where do people go? These maps reveal a surprising answer
The government tries to encourage 'managed retreat' to minimize future risk. But most people don't go far.
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'A flipping swamp': Property rights vs. climate change in Narragansett
A controversial proposal to build a house on an undersized lot — that is nearly half wetlands and adjacent to the Narrow River — is pitting questions of property rights against neighborhood compatibility and climate change.
Turn your charming old house into an energy-efficient home
If your house is more than 30 years old, it may be due for an energy upgrade.
Ditching concrete for earth to build a cleaner future
Climate change has spurred renewed interest in an ancient technique, which sees polluting concrete swapped, where possible, for earth.
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