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Michael Méndez, Manuel Pastor: What happened in Pajaro isn’t just a ‘natural’ disaster
As California experiences a rapid increase in the number and severity of challenges associated with our changing climate, we must embrace and engage all Californians, including those who may lack legal status, in preparing for a sustainable future.
Jacksonville asks residents for input on increasing city's resilience
Jacksonville officials planning for new impacts from climate change are asking residents to share their thoughts on handling problems ranging from flooding to a shortage of affordable housing.
How extreme weather is changing real estate nationwide and in Miami
Around the country, architects, cities and organizations are taking action to build more resilient homes in the face of climate change.
Photo by John Middelkoop on Unsplash
New measure of climate's toll: Disasters are now common across US
A new report found that 90 percent of all counties nationwide have suffered a major disaster since 2011.
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Biden to announce $60M to bolster flood protections in Puerto Rico
The funds will come from the recently enacted infrastructure law.
I am the land
Native islander uses ancestral wisdom to help return Puerto Rico to its Indigenous roots.
After a devastating wildfire, this tiny Oregon town built back greener
In September 2020, Talent, Oregon, was destroyed by a wildfire. In the aftermath, residents have embraced energy-efficient solutions, which save them money and help protect from another fire.
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