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“Extreme downpours” such as caused flooding in Houston are only going to get more common. University of Michigan experts who specialized in projects that can reduce the harm of future climate disasters look at what cities can do to protect citizens and property:
- Reinforce infrastructure and make sure that rain can drain off roads and parking lots
- Take increased flooding risks into account in zoning rules
- Invest in flood recovery resources.
https://theconversation.com/houston-areas-flood-problems-offer-lessons-for-cities-trying-to-adapt-to-a-changing-climate-229351
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- Reinforce infrastructure and make sure that rain can drain off roads and parking lots
- Take increased flooding risks into account in zoning rules
- Invest in flood recovery resources.
https://theconversation.com/houston-areas-flood-problems-offer-lessons-for-cities-trying-to-adapt-to-a-changing-climate-229351
#climatechange #Houston
What cities everywhere can learn from the Houston area’s severe flooding as they try to adapt to climate change
Too much pavement and old drainage systems are just two of the problems communities face.The Conversation