Atlantic Wharf, Boston's first green skyscraper, was designated LEED Platinum under the U. S. Green Building Council's LEED Core & Shell program in 2012. Source : . Wikimedia Commons. By ...

Rising seas increase the risk of coastal flooding during storms. Here, waves crash over a rock jetty during the March 2010 nor'easter in the Atlantic Ocean. Source : . Nor'easter Slams a ...

Summary: The City of Boston requires new construction and redevelopment projects to consider present and future climate conditions. This checklist helps decision makers consider the range of issues building and their inhabitants may face.

Following a plateau in the early 2000s, global concentrations of the powerful greenhouse gas methane have hit new highs in recent years. Chemical fingerprint tests seem to rule out a major role for fossil fuels. With more than half a dozen possible natural and human sources, how will  scientists figure out where it's coming from? 

Summary: To build the city's resilience, Boston requires that new buildings and renovation projects follow best practices for climate change adaptation.

The vulnerability analysis found that 180 parcels—23.4 percent—of city-owned property providing community services are vulnerable to flooding. Image credit: UNC Asheville's NEMAC. Used with permission ...

The Collider, located in downtown Asheville, is a non-profit innovation center focused on catalyzing market-driven climate solutions. Image credit: The Collider. Used with permission. Last modi ...

Jim Fox from UNC Asheville's NEMAC leads participants from the City of Asheville during a climate resilience planning workshop held in December 2016. Image credit: Karin Rogers, UNC Asheville's NEMAC. ...

Biltmore Avenue, near the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, was impassable during flooding in 2004. Image credit: City of Asheville. Used with permission. Last modified : . 10 July 2017 - 9: ...

Summary: This western North Carolina city is using the Steps to Resilience to proactively plan for expected climate change impacts.