Science & Climate

How Climate Research Informs Local Planning

Municipal urban planners leverage satellite hydrological data to manage stormwater and prevent flash flooding.

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How Climate Research Informs Local Planning

Municipal urban planners leverage satellite hydrological data to manage stormwater and prevent flash flooding.

This report looks beyond the announcement to explain the systems, trade-offs and unanswered questions at the center of the story.

The bigger picture

The debate surrounding science & climate is often presented as a contest between competing positions. A closer examination reveals a more practical set of questions.

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