Protecting Critical Infrastructure in the Nation’s Capital
Changing conditions spur a utility in Washington, D.C., to consider and address its future climate vulnerabilities.
References:
- District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment, 2016: Climate Ready DC—The District of Columbia’s Plan to Adapt to a Changing Climate, Draft for Public Comment. 24 pp.
- National Capital Planning Commission, 2014: Information Presentation—DC Water Seawall Improvement Project. 3 pp.
- District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment, 2016: Climate Adaptation and Preparedness. Accessed October 2016.
- Sweet, W., J. Park, J. Marra, C. Zervas, and S. Gill, 2014: Sea Level Rise and Nuisance Flood Frequency Changes around the United States. NOAA Technical Report NOS CO-OPS 073. 58 pp.
Story Credit:
Jennifer Freeman, freelance writer.
Banner Image Credit:
Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo by Alicia Pimental, Chesapeake Bay Program, CC BY-NC 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/
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23 April 2024 - 9:53am
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