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The Adirondack Almanack: A suite of environmental bills passed in the state Senate recently to mark last month’s Earth Day. One measure, delivered to the Assembly last week, could result in a multi-million annual grant for the North Country to help with disasters caused by extreme weather. The money is anticipated under the Climate Superfund Act introduced […]

PBS: Flooding is getting worse, and not just from hurricanes or rising tides, but from increased heavy rainfall. In this episode, we dive into the changing landscape of flood hazards. First, we journey to New York, to visit Hoboken, New Jersey, and Hollis, Queens, two communities facing different flood challenges. Then, we explore First Street’s

Ingenio: L’anno dopo infatti nasce Rebuild by Design, un’organizzazione con il compito di far cooperare istituzioni locali e federali, università, enti di ricerca, attori locali. In breve tempo furono prodotti, con incontri di progettazione partecipata, dieci progetti di difesa dall’innalzamento delle acque e di resilienza urbana, sei dei quali, esattamente un anno dopo, nel giugno del

Little Green Podcast: Big storms aren’t going anywhere any time soon, so it’s essential to understand how cities like New York are adapting to and preparing for these increasingly precedent weather events. Christina gets the lowdown on some of the massive resiliency projects happening in the city. She learns about an exciting model for climate

CBS: How well is New York City prepared for the complexities of climate change, like flooding? Since Superstorm Sandy hit in 2012, New York has been increasing its flood resiliency plans. “The reality is we’re never going to be fully prepared for a storm like Sandy,” New York Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala said.

Feet in Two Words: When Venezuelan migrant Bibiane Chamorro woke up on September 1st, 2021, at first, she thought she was dreaming. She had gone to bed at 9 p.m. with her husband, Mario, so she could get up at 4 a.m. for her job as a housekeeper. But in the middle of the night,