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Climate-proofing cities: Not something conservatives are going to be good at
2013-01-09 22:38:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: The notion of preparing cities for climate disruption is somewhat novel, though of course cities have always been built to adapt to natural conditions. What`s new is that almost all cities must now plan for changes in the natural conditions they take for granted - changes likely to be substantial but which, in their specifics, are maddeningly difficult to predict with precision or confidence. Though it`s just beginning to catch on in the U.S., urban climate adaptation has been around for longer...
Starving the cities to feed the suburbs
2013-01-09 12:47:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: You`re probably aware that the federal government spends money on some things you like (national parks), and some things you may not care for (imprisoning non-violent drug offenders). But you probably don`t know that the feds actually spend more money on real estate than practically anything else other than defense. How so? As a new report illustrates, a variety of federal policies that go by other names are actually public investments in housing and other development. The report, "Federal involvement...
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How does Utah compare to the world's most polluted cities?
2013-01-09 02:50:08| Waste Management - Topix.net
SALT LAKE CITY — They say a picture is worth a thousand words. A picture of the valley right now is worth at least a cough.
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Aereo to bring its TV service to 22 cities this year
2013-01-08 21:55:44| CNET News.com
If all goes according to plan, the upstart streaming over-the-air TV service soon won't be limited just to New York City. Plus: a fresh $38 million in financing. [Read more]
Big Boxes: Cities work to find new uses for vacant retail stores
2013-01-05 04:35:40| Auto Parts - Topix.net
Lockport City Administrator Tim Schloneger and Mayor Dev Trivedi stand outside the former vacant Kmart location that now houses Advance Auto Parts and Big Lots! in the Summit Plaza Friday, Jan.
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