Maine, the northeasternmost U.S. state, is known for its rocky coastline, maritime history, and seafood industry, often described as its lifeblood. Maine has more than 3,400 miles of coastline …
Hurricane Helene’s Impact Calls for Climate Resilient Infrastructure
Weeks after Hurricane Helene first entered Florida's Big Bend in late September, it left a trail of destruction to six southern US states. Many communities are still reeling from its impact. …
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Addressing the Crumbling US Water Infrastructure
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) backgrounder titled "How U.S. Water Infrastructure Works" provides an overview of the country's massive and complex infrastructure and explains how its water …
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Integrating Green Infrastructure in Urban Planning For Sustainability
Climate change impacts are escalating around the world. Extreme events are happening worldwide this year, not even halfway through 2024. Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Thailand, and the …
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These Mapping Tools Help Build Climate Change Resilient Infrastructure
As climate change's effects intensify and become more frequent, it becomes crucial to design infrastructure projects considering their location and present and future conditions. Data from NOAA's …
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The Rise of Sustainable Airports Across the Globe
Airports worldwide have responded to the growing calls to become more sustainable and reduce carbon emissions to help fight climate change. Airports have been associated with many environmental …
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