Environmental Engineering

This document provides a specific plan for dealing with rising sea levels in the Boston wharf district. It proposes such strategies as sea barriers, flood storage tanks, and the elevation of infrastructure in the area.

Describes measures that can be taken by property owners and government officials to meet the challenges posed by rising sea levels in Boston.

Reports on Boston's plans to deal with rising sea levels and urban flooding.

A regional climate vulnerability index that shows which neighborhoods in Metro Boston are more vulnerable to climate hazards than others.

A guide to climate change mitigation efforts being taken by the Mass. state government.

This Public Radio International report examines the likely outcome of the collapse of this massive glacier, and uses Boston as a case study in sea level rise.

Publications for policymakers on agriculture and food, business, coastal, ecosystems, emergency preparedness, energy, land use, public health, transportation, water, and more.

Strategies for planners, engaged citizens and elected officials to slow the pace of climate change and to adapt to its impacts.

Examines the impact that climate change would likely have on the health of US residents and the world population in general.

Information on sustainable energy policy and climate change.

Climate Central conducts scientific research on climate change and informs the public of key findings.

Reports on climate change science, effects, and design solutions.

Allows uses to discover the flood risk for properties across the United States based on historical flooding events and future climate modeling.

Reports, data and multimedia on global climate change and its impact upon the United States.

A 2016 article from New York Magazine about the potential for flooding in New York City from storms and rising sea levels.

A portal to TRB activities and products addressing transportation and climate change.

Research on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States, and their effect on global climate.

Extensive coverage of climate change and its effects on the nation's forests, water, and biodiversity.