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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Circular Construction Drives Business Sustainability and Resilience
The construction industry is increasingly feeling the impact of extreme events, which are becoming more frequent and intense. Simultaneously, the sector is contributing to climate change. The …
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Adapting Infrastructure to Cope with Extreme Weather in a Warmer World
On 7 November 2022, the annual climate change summit, COP27, started in Egypt. This year's climate change summit gathered world leaders to discuss and plan how to tackle the climate crisis through …
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Investing in Infrastructure Resilience Key to Tackling Climate Hazards
The latest IPCC assessment report, AR6, concludes that temperatures will continue to rise until at least 2050 under all emissions scenarios. Rising temperature means extreme weather events like heavy …
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Philippines Recovering from Typhoon Rai and Japan’s Disaster Learnings
When Super Typhoon Rai, locally known as 'Odette,' hit the country on 16 December 2021, it claimed 405 lives, left 82 people missing, and thousands injured, and caused 23.4 billion pesos (US$459 …
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