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TedTalk: Let's Prepare for Climate Change

Set aside the politics: Data shows that climate change is happening, measurably, now. And as Vicki Arroyo says, it's time to prepare our homes and cities for the new climate, with its increased risk of flooding, drought and uncertainty. She illustrates this inspiring talk with bold projects from cities all over the world -- local examples of thinking ahead.

Published October 10, 2012 in News      3 Comments    Open printer friendly version of this article Print Article








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Charles Hunter

October 10, 2012, 06:27:03 AM
I recently heard that the Water Management District accepts that there will be a five-and-a-half inch sea leavel rise by 2030.

stephendare

October 10, 2012, 09:04:31 AM
um wow. charles.

thats pretty bold-----from the viewpoint of 2004.

but its progress, for here.

We are sooo behind every other major city in america on this issue.

ChriswUfGator

October 13, 2012, 07:28:44 AM
Just on this issue? Lol
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