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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
Miami 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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