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The Army Corps and NYC criticized for ignoring local voices in climate resilience efforts

The Army Corps and NYC criticized for ignoring local voices in climate resilience efforts

New York City’s environmental justice activists are frustrated by the lack of input in climate resilience projects, saying the Army Corps often focuses too much on protecting real estate and storm surge rather than broader flood risks.

Lauren Dalban reports for Inside Climate News.

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Los Angeles adapts to heavy storms by becoming a 'sponge city'
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Los Angeles adapts to heavy storms by becoming a 'sponge city'

A supercharged February storm brought record rainfall to Los Angeles, testing and validating new infrastructure designed to absorb water and prevent catastrophic flooding.

Jonathan Thompson reports for High Country News.

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Innovative concrete mix combats urban floods using seashell waste

Innovative concrete mix combats urban floods using seashell waste

A new type of permeable concrete made from discarded shellfish is helping to reduce flooding in Blackpool, England, by absorbing excess water in urban areas.

Ayurella Horn-Muller reports for Grist.

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Harnessing urban stormwater could revolutionize city water management

Harnessing urban stormwater could revolutionize city water management

Cities in the United States have the untapped potential to capture a significant amount of stormwater, which could lead to more sustainable water resource management.

Matt Simon reports for WIRED.

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Los Angeles demonstrates the effectiveness of sponge city infrastructure

In the midst of unyielding downpours, Los Angeles' innovative "sponge" infrastructure successfully captured 8.6 billion gallons of water, providing enough resources to support more than 100,000 households for an entire year.

Matt Simon reports for WIRED.

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human waste is killing corals

The weird way that human waste is killing corals

Wastewater fuels blooms of reef-smothering algae. Better engineering and an army of funny-looking fish can come to the rescue.
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As extreme weather outpaces response, could crowdsourced data help?

Tijuana’s Citizens’ Flood Monitor offers a model for data collection in the flood-affected West.
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