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What is climate-ready infrastructure? Some cities are starting to adapt

  • Written by Mikhail Chester, Associate Professor of Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering, Arizona State University
What is climate-ready infrastructure? Some cities are starting to adaptMiami is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to raise roads in response to rising sea levels.AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

The most recent international report on climate change paints a picture of disruption to society unless there are drastic and rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.

Although it’s early days, some cities and municipalities...

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