Wildfire Risk Is Rewriting the Rules of Homebuilding
Communities at the forest edge are adopting materials and street plans designed for a hotter future.
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The Neighborhoods Learning to Live With More Water
Rain gardens and restored wetlands are becoming part of urban flood protection.
Read the storyA New Role for Old Mines in the Energy Transition
Engineers are exploring storage, geothermal heat, and the reuse of industrial sites.
Read the storyFarmers Test a More Precise Approach to Water
Low-cost monitoring is helping growers make the most of a limited resource.
Read the storyThe Coastal Projects Bringing Nature Back Into Flood Defense
Living shorelines are offering a flexible alternative to hard barriers.
Read the storyCities Make the Case for a Cooler, Greener Street
Trees and shade are being treated as infrastructure, with maintenance budgets to match.
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