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Q&A: Evolution may reshape how urban forests, wetlands and reefs protect cities

Over the past decade, cities around the world have increasingly turned to nature-based infrastructure to become more resilient in the face of a changing climate. Urban forests provide shade during heat waves and improve air quality; wetlands filter stormwater and reduce flooding; and restored oyster reefs filter water, create habitat and reduce wave energy along shorelines. When carefully designed and managed, these "nature-based solutions" can support climate adaptation, biodiversity and public health.

Phys.org5/15/2026, 3:40:05 PM
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Global Push to Decarbonise Steel and Cement Faces Massive Finance Gap: OECD

A new OECD and Climate Club report warns that financial support for decarbonising heavy industries like steel, cement and chemicals in developing economies remains far below what is needed, despite these sectors being among the world’s largest sources of emissions. While international funding and private investment are beginning to rise, the report says much stronger global action and investment in breakthrough technologies such as clean hydrogen and carbon capture are urgently required.

Devdiscourse5/15/2026, 5:24:02 AM