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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

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Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Large volumes of stormwater can also lead to combined sewer overflow in older cities across the U.S., Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green roofs.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

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Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Large volume of stormwater can also lead to combined sewer overflow in older cities across the U.S., Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green roofs.

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. The Digital Lab will apply computing technologies to address the manufacturing challenges faced by the Department of Defense. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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Borghetti Turbos North America, Inc., The county also approved sewer extensions for the other 270-acre industrial park that is two miles off the interstate. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for grant funds.

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Less Is More In New England

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Rochester Public Works has multiple new road, water and sewer improvement projects that will support existing and continued growth in commercial and industrial development. Green Airport in Providence, RI, has approximately 250 domestic flights per day. In addition, less than 30 miles away, T.F. economy and 2/3 of the Canadian economy.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. SALES & USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CLEAN TECH MANUFACTURING (CAEATFA): The goal is to create a strong, new clean-tech industry within California that reduces green house gas emissions and creates new, long-term high value-added jobs.

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