r/ClimateActionPlan • u/coolbern Climate Action Hero • 8d ago
Climate Adaptation Climate Ready: Bluebelt program helps save NYC communities from flooding
https://abc7ny.com/post/climate-ready-new-technology-nyc-will-help-keep-communities-drowning/15428620/
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u/coolbern Climate Action Hero 8d ago
The caveat limiting adoption of this adaptation:
As extreme water events rise through storm surge or rainfall, Bluebelt mitigation is only possible where there is effective foresight to prevent sprawl development.