Resiliency Resources

81. Climate Adaptation Projects Sometimes Exacerbate The Problems They Try To Solve 11/6/2023

    Across the globe, a "climate adaptation industry" sometimes imposes solutions that exacerbate the problems they aim to solve. Frequently, this comes at the cost of vulnerable communities.

82. Extreme Weather Is Outpacing Even The Worst-Case Scenarios Of Our Forecasting Models 11/3/2023
    In the wake of the destructive Hurricane Otis, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the history of weather forecasting. This rare and alarming event, described by the U.S. National Hurricane Center as a "nightmare scenario," broke records for the fastest intensification rate over a 12-hour period in the eastern Pacific. Otis not only caught residents and authorities off guard, but also exposed the limitations of our current predictive tools.
83. Preserving Paradise: How Honolulu Is Combating Climate Change 11/3/2023
    The last state to join the U.S. is leading in resiliency planning, serving as a model for others as storms and floods worsen.
84. Free Will And Cybersecurity 11/3/2023
    Even with federal regulations mandating action for municipal water and wastewater systems unfinished, the commitment to protect the public should compel utilities to improve cybersecurity.
85. Coastal Project Sheds Light On Importance Of Community Collaboration 11/2/2023

    In the 1970s, if you took a helicopter ride from New York City to the Montauk Point Lighthouse that sits on the eastern tip of Long Island, New York, you could have spotted a woman in her 60s crawling along the 65-foot cliff under the beacon, packing and shaping earth with her bare hands and her small garden hoe.

86. What Is A Strong El Niño? Meteorologists Anticipate A Big Impact In Winter 2023, But The Forecasts Don't All Agree 10/16/2023
    Winter is still weeks away, but meteorologists are already talking about a snowy winter ahead in the southern Rockies and the Sierra Nevada. They anticipate more storms in the U.S. South and Northeast, and warmer, drier conditions across the already dry Pacific Northwest and the upper Midwest. One phrase comes up repeatedly with these projections: a strong El Niño is coming.
87. WWEMA Window: Designing Wastewater Treatment Equipment For Resiliency 9/24/2023

    It is a known issue that wastewater infrastructure is aging and is in need of significant investment to upgrade or replace systems to operate safely. Age is not the only factor driving system replacements. Wastewater itself has changed, which means what flows through collection systems and into treatment plants is different than what it was 50 years ago. At home, lower-flow toilets translate to less water to move flushed solids.

88. As Extreme Downpours Trigger Flooding, Scientists Take A Closer Look At Global Warming's Role 9/19/2023

    After severe flooding on almost every continent this year, including mudslides and flooding in California in early 2023 and devastating floods in New York and Vermont in July, it can seem like extreme rainfall is becoming more common. So, what role does global warming play in this? And importantly, what can we do to adapt to this new reality?

89. What Drought-Ridden States Can Learn From Israel's Pioneering Water Strategy 9/15/2023
    Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality.
90. From Google To Water — Innovation In Water Through A Fresh Lens 9/14/2023
    What do Google and extreme mountain running have to do with innovation and resilience in water? Seasoned business strategist and thought leader, Dr. Ari Veltman, CBO at WFI Group, shares his personal and professional path and explains why a fresh perspective on scaling innovations in water is needed.