In less than two months apart, torrential rains swept across the country and brought with it record floods that devastated properties.
Tag: climate change
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Engaging the Disadvantaged Youth in Climate Adaptation Planning
In a study published in April 2021, Davis and Hügel explored the extent of participation in climate adaptation planning of disadvantaged youth in Ireland.
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Vertical Forest for Future Cities
Vertical forests are high rise buildings that incorporate trees and plants in urban design, which Italian architect Stefano Boeri pioneered.
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Climate Risk Week 2020 – A Virtual Event by The Economist Magazine
Measuring, managing and mitigating the threat from climate change. A 5-day Virtual Event hosted by The Economist Magazine.
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Climate Change Effects, Jet Stream and Extreme Weather Link Revealed
International scientists have found a connection between these extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change on the jet stream.
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Climate Change Inclusion in NZ Councils’ Long Term Plans
Local councils in New Zealand have recognised climate change is a “significant future issue” that must be reflected in their long term plans.
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New Zealand Coastal Society Webinar Series
New Zealand Coastal Society (NZCS) has collated a range of exciting presentation topics covering contemporary New Zealand coastal issues.
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Effect of the Pandemic to Climate Change Explained
This interesting article published on Bloomberg discusses the benefits of the COVID-19 to the environment and whether it has slowed down climate change.
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Learning the Carbon Cycle and Anthropogenic Climate Change
The Economist's short film explains the Carbon Cycle, how its equilibrium works, and how human activities became one of the causes of climate change.
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ASCE Report Urges Climate Change Adaptation in Infrastructure and Engineering Practice
The paper will benefit the engineering sector – students, practitioners, and educators, professionals, infrastructure asset managers, development planners.