Five ways to make cities more resilient to climate change
Progressive adaptation could ensure society is not only better prepared for future shocks, but thrives in the face of uncertainty.
April 28, 2025 • ~9 min
Progressive adaptation could ensure society is not only better prepared for future shocks, but thrives in the face of uncertainty.
Alaska produces a lot of crude oil, but many of the state’s utilities, businesses and homes run on natural gas, which is in dwindling supply near population centers.
When volcanoes like Alaska’s Mount Spurr erupt, the ash can damage people’s lungs, smother crops and kill animals, and the harm can continue to spread long afterward.
Changes to the landscape and pollution have harmed this vital ecosystem known as the ‘river of grass.’
Donald Trump says he is a big fan of oil and gas. His actions may not be of great interest to the industry. And the results may not be what he says he wants.
Most rivers need some human help to stay clean and healthy and to flow freely. People have to fish out litter, block sewage, look out for invasive species and so on. This is obvious enough. But, as rivers…
Farmers can take ownership of nature recovery actions and scientific expertise can adapt to local knowledge in the design of environmental outcomes.
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