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  • As climate changes, cities grapple with big rains

    February 04, 2015 |

    Minnesota Public Radio |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Duluth, Minnesota

    While some parts of the United States struggle with drought, others are faced with more water than they know what to do with. Minnesota reconstructs roads and drainage systems in order to be more prepared for the large amounts of rain fall they have received, largely due to climate change.

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  • The Battle to Keep Ho Chi Minh City Above Water

    January 22, 2015 |

    New Orleans Public Radio (WWNO) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

    Geography and climate change challenge the viability of sea-level cities in Vietnam, but architects, researchers, and urban planners work together to find creative solutions. One architect in Ho Chi Minh City designed green roofs to absorb the rainwater that causes floods.

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  • Biogas Offers Poor Countries a Cleaner, Safer Fuel

    October 25, 2011 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Nepal

    In developing countries, environmentally friendly and practicality don't always go hand-in-hand. Biogas are changing that. With biogas technology, methane is derived from the feces of humans and animals and is used in place of traditional fuel which improves sanitation across these regions and is a benefit for the environment.

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