The TRB circular provides climate adaptation information for planners and researchers in state and local transportation agencies.
Category: Climate Resilience
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Venice Has Built a Flood Barrier as an Adaptation to Flooding
The Moses Dam is a wise investment for Venice, safeguarding residents and the tourism industry from frequent flooding.
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Climate Adaptation Examples from Coastal Management Studies
The USA National Park Service highlights 24 case studies on coastal adaptation featuring effective infrastructure and strategies.
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Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in the Developing World’s Drylands
The paper shares research and case studies on innovative techniques for tackling drought and improving food security in arid regions.
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E-learning Courses for Hazard Warning Launched
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) offers e-learning courses on the Common Alerting Protocol for public hazard warnings.
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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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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.
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Study Looks Into the Effects of Climate Change on Pavement Performance
Dr. Sachi Kodippily and colleagues study factors influencing pavement performance and the effects of climate.
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How the Marshall Islands’ Climate Actions Kept Covid-19 Away
The island's early actions against climate change prevented COVID-19 from reaching their shores. Learn about the measures they implemented.