“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
#climatechange #Houston
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