Posts tagged Weather
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DC made lots of promises to mitigate climate change. How well is the District doing in 2022?
Checking in on all of the initiatives the District of Columbia has taken on to mitigate climate change. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: January’s I-95 snow-induced shutdown could have been prevented, Virginia OIG finds
Unlearned lessons in emergency management contributed to the I-95 snow shutdown, according to Virginia OIG. New Montgomery County planning study seeks to separate displacement from gentrification. DC homeowners continue to receive high property tax bills in error. Keep reading…
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Rising seas mean flooded streets for coastal Virginia
Streets throughout coastal Virginia are flooding with growing frequency, as sea levels rise and rainfall across the Eastern Seaboard increases every year. In response, researchers, residents, and government officials are searching for solutions as to how coastal Virginia can respond to a changing climate. Keep reading…
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National links: After 6 months, London’s low-emission rules cut air pollution by a third
London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone has resulted in less air pollution and fewer cars. One year after super typhoon Yutu, residents are still picking up the pieces. Why the New York bodegas may lose their swag. Keep reading…
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There’s a pedestrian tunnel system under Capitol Hill. Do you know why it was built?
A sprawling pedestrian tunnel system under Capitol Hill allows staffers and members of congress to move underground between the office buildings, Library of Congress, and Capitol building. Today they are an integral part of security on the Hill, but when they were first built it was for a far less important reason. Keep reading…
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The summer heat can be deadly for unsheltered people. Here’s how you can help.
Washington, DC is one of the most intense summer “heat islands” of any US city. Temperatures during the summer can soar 21 degrees higher than surrounding rural areas, according to a report by Climate Central. And the population at greatest risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses in the summer is people experiencing homelessness. Keep reading…
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Events: Write letters for greater density in Cleveland Park
Cleveland Park Smart Growth is gathering interested residents and friends for a letter writing party at the Cleveland Park Library (3210 Connecticut Ave NW) at 6:30 pm on July 30. Join the fun to compose letters to policy makers advocating for greater density in the Cleveland Park commercial area. You’ll meet fellow smart growth advocates interested in affordable housing, climate change, diveristy and inclusion, improved transportation, and more. Keep reading…
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Events: How is DC preparing for extreme heat?
Learn how we can keep residents safe as our region heats up, celebrate the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, bring your kids to speak with local archaeologists, bring your pup to GGWash’s yappy hour, and more urbanist events in the region. Keep reading…
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Metro Reasons: Don’t go chasing waterfalls (at the Virginia Square stop)
Drivers had to be rescued from cars, streets flooded, and the Virginia Square Metro station developed a waterfall on Monday. The record-breaking rain showed how powerful large amounts of water can be and what it can do to infrastructure that isn’t built to handle it. Keep reading…
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Fairfax County built a levee to protect from floods. How’d it hold up in Monday’s storm?
On Monday morning, the Washington region experienced an intense storm with pouring rain and dangerous flooding conditions. Metro stations turned into fountains, parking garages and roads became rivers, and dozens had to be rescued from rising flood waters. The storm was also one of the first tests of the new Huntington levee in Southeast Fairfax County. Keep reading…