Climate Resilience Archives

Mary Scott Nabers before roadway construction equipment for her weekly colulmn.

Building for tomorrow: the shift toward unified climate resilience initiatives

Across the U.S., cities are adopting unified, cross-agency climate resilience strategies to strengthen sustainable infrastructure.

The Wilmington skyline in Delaware on an overcast day.

Veronica Piscitelli

Delaware launches task force to secure funding for transportation system

Delaware established a task force to develop strategies for sustainable transportation funding and infrastructure resilience.

An aerial view of a snow-dusted Boston cityscape.

Veronica Piscitelli

Massachusetts unveils $3B “Mass Ready Act” to boost climate, housing and infrastructure resilience

Gov. Maura Healey launches the $3 billion Mass Ready Act to enhance infrastructure, housing, and climate resilience statewide.

A colorful stream littered with rocks and nearby a forest of tall green trees.

Veronica Piscitelli

New York invests $21M for flood resilience, mitigation in Westchester County

Gov. Kathy Hochul announces $21 million for flood resilience in Westchester County, funding bridges and stream restoration.

Disaster-damaged homes with broken trees and debris in Cypress near Houston, Texas.

Adam Rollins

Houston targets power, safety and housing in $314M recovery plan

After Hurricane Beryl and a derecho windstorm, Houston is announcing recovery plans following $314M HUD grant.

Keaton Peters

EPA honors 38 water projects for innovation and excellence

These infrastructure investments are part of the EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative.

Veronica Piscitelli

New Atlanta plan tackles climate risks and energy burdens

The Climate Resilience Action Plan is a blueprint to build the city’s capacity for adapting and responding to the impacts of climate change.

Brady Pieper

Federal judge orders release of frozen climate project funds

The nationwide injunction will order the administration to honor existing commitments from two federal grant programs.

Adam Rollins

New York allocates $80M for climate resilience projects

Funded projects will emphasize proactive methods for emergency preparedness and solutions that reduce damage caused by climate-driven extreme weather.

Brady Pieper

FEMA terminates $1B infrastructure resilience program

The remaining $882 million in estimated funds will be reallocated to FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund or the U.S. Treasury.

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