The researchers conducted the Somerville, Mass. drainage system study to reflect the attributes of effective climate adaptation and planning.
Author: Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate Adaptation Platform )
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Learning the Carbon Cycle and Anthropogenic Climate Change
The Economist's film explains the carbon cycle, its equilibrium, and how human activities cause climate change.
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Should Financiers Do Green Investing to Avert Climate Change?
Can hedge funds leverage investments to reduce companies' carbon emissions? The Economist article explains more.
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Climate Adaptation, Interconnectedness, and Socio-Technical Systems
The study "Adaptation of Interconnected Infrastructures to Climate Change" reviews the literature on infrastructure climate adaptation.
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ASCE Report Urges Climate Change Adaptation in Infrastructure and Engineering Practice
This paper benefits the engineering sector: students, practitioners, educators, professionals, and planners.
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Climate Change Adaptation of Infrastructure
The Motu Note No. 11 study looks into how to design and implement climate change adaptation policies in infrastructure investments optimally.
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Adapting to Floods by Creating “Sponge Cities” in China
Prof. Kongjian Yu, a Harvard University graduate, returned to China to design a "sponge city," an eco-friendly approach to flooding.
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Climate Change, Water, and Wastewater Challenges in Cities Need Urgent Action
The study highlights the major challenges cities face from rapid urbanization, climate change, and poor maintenance of water infrastructure.
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Experts Say that Climate Adaptation in the Transport Sector is Needed Now
Transport industry experts agree that adapting infrastructure for extreme weather from climate change is a top priority.
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Study of Vietnam’s Roads Shows Climate Adaptation Cost Benefits
The study on Vietnam's roads found that climate adaptation could reduce maintenance and road deterioration costs over time.