Adopting natural infrastructure can improve resilience to climate change: IISD
A new report released by the Winnipeg-based think tank the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that communities across the prairies face pervasive water infrastructure challenges — the stress put on these systems due to the impact of climate change, including flooding, drought, and wildfires, is making things worse.
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