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Oahu

New Law in Hawaii Makes Developers Consider Sea-Level Rise

Hawaii Governor David Ige signed a bill that requires developers to consider rising seas in all environmental impact studies.

June 18, 2018 - Next City

Getting Raised in Gentilly, Loisiana

Will Americans Ever Move Out of Flood-Prone Areas?

After a series of hurricanes, experts discuss how guide people out of the way of the most deadly floods and storms.

September 16, 2017 - Vox

Cheonggyecheon Daylighting

Bringing Urban Rivers Back Into the Daylight

"Daylighting" rivers in urban areas is the process of uncovering waterways to beautify cities, support habitats, and aid drainage.

September 15, 2017 - The Guardian

Harvey Floods Houston

FEMA to Buy Flooded Houston Homes

In the hopes of helping some Houston homeowners rebuild in more sustainable living places, FEMA will buy some homes flooded during Hurricane Harvey.

September 13, 2017 - The Houston Chronicle

New Yorkers Take Pride in Resilience, Preserve Scars from Sandy

As New York and New Jersey continue to recover from Hurricane Sandy, some residents choose to preserve the watermarks left on their homes and businesses as a way to commemorate their survival.

October 29, 2013 - The New York Times

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