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New York stunned and swamped by record-breaking rainfall as more downpours are expected (apnews.com)

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[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I’m starting to think climate change is going to necessitate a total rebuild of all water-related infrastructure, as well as anything that can be affected by excessive precipitation. Do basements even make sense in this new world?

[–] MisterD@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

But let's keep allowing big polluters and private jets make it worse

[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 years ago

No let’s not do that.