The Conversation has posted an article covering the projects various cities around the world are undertaking to adapt to climate change. It first addresses solutions for predicted hotter temperatures, noting programs Medellin and Vienna have put into place to address the urban heat island effect. It then discusses the various strategies Singapore, Rotterdam, New York City, Basel, and Tokyo have prepared to capture excessive rainwater during increased periods of flooding. The article concludes political courage is necessary to reshape cities to be more prepared in the face of climate change. Read more at The Conversation.
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