Today’s Solutions: August 18, 2026

As well as focusing on climate-related catastrophes, the 41-step resilience strategy addresses social issues such as poverty, racial inequality and crime Wednesday 26 August 2015 05.26 EDT Last modified on Wednesday 26 August 2015 05.27 EDT In the week that marks the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans officials have launched a comprehensive “resilience strategy” aiming to secure the city’s future. As well as seeking ways for the city to both prevent and survive more climate-related…

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