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Public Infrastructure for Effective Climate Mitigation and Adaptation: A Workshop

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...
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National Academies of Sciences%2c Engineering%2c and Medicine

Public Infrastructure for Effective Climate Mitigation and Adaptation: A Workshop

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will organize and convene a 1-day workshop on the role of public infrastructure in effective climate mitigation and adaptation. The ...