Sustainability in Civil Engineering

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

Maps and tools for sea level rise simulations by zip code.

This 2022 Greater Boston Research Advisory Group Report provides a scientific projection of storms, precipitation, flooding, and groundwater, as well as temperature increases and sea level rise in the Boston metro area.

A free, online tool that makes it easy to learn if a property has flooded from major events in the past, is currently at risk, and how that risk changes over time.

This document establishes sea level rise design flood elevations for new construction and retrofits in areas prone to flooding. A related zoning map is also included.

Climate change resources from 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.

This plan aims to ensure the Commonwealth is prepared to withstand, rapidly recover from, adapt to, and mitigate natural hazard events.

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.

A 2002 report that discusses the effects of melting permafrost upon structures and civil works.

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

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

Tools, services, and educational material available from NOAA and other federal agencies.

A free online tool created by the nonprofit First Street Foundation® that makes it easy for Americans to find their property’s risk from environmental threats such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme heat and understand how risks are changing because of a changing environment.

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.