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- MIT Proposes “New Meadowlands” Plan to Protect New Jersey and New York from Future Storms Thu, 10 Apr 14, 4:30amHow would some of the nation's smartest minds approach the Eastern seaboard's increasingly dire problem of rising tides and storms? A team led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently submitted their proposed...
- How ‘Soft Infrastructure,’ Like Wetlands and Green Roofs, Could Help Protect NYC from Future Storms Tue, 27 Aug 13, 1:55amAs the climate changes and sea levels rise, cities that were previously thought to be relatively safe are looking more and more vulnerable -- just ask anyone in New York who lived through Hurricane Sandy...
- Louisiana Flood Board Sues 97 Oil and Gas Companies Over Damage to Coastal Wetlands Thu, 1 Aug 13, 12:11amPhoto via Shutterstock Louisiana has seen its fair share of flooding and hurricane damage due to the loss of its wetlands, and now the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East is suing 97 oil and gas companies...