Climate Cities
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5 ways cities can fight climate change — with or without the Paris deal
Build dense. Build near transit. Rinse and repeat.
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Rising seas aren’t the only threat to coastlines
Erosion will make the West Coast even more vulnerable as bigger storms batter shores.
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The Ghost Ship fire is a reminder: We have to make our cities work for everyone
In this time of dramatic economic inequality, we’re going to have to accept unconventional housing and work to make it safer.
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Who pumped millions of gallons of water during California’s drought?
Extensive research reveals the water hogs of Bel Air.
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Should New York City abandon its waterfront?
Much of NYC will be under water in 100 years -- but that doesn’t necessarily mean we should make a hasty retreat from the coastlines.
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Climate change made Louisiana’s devastating floods more likely
A new study finds that similar downpours can now be expected every 30 years.
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Louisiana’s flood couldn’t have been stopped, but it didn’t have to be so devastating
A set of canals, levees, and reservoirs that could have staunched Louisiana's floods had been deemed impractical.
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Teens remind NYC drivers: It’s illegal to idle your car for more than three minutes
High-school reporters found lots of New Yorkers breaking a law that’s intended to curb air pollution.
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Boston is cooking up a plan to survive sea-level rise
The mayor wants to make sure the city stays above water even as climate change gets more serious.
