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“Loss and damage” fund agreed at COP 27
Washington Post live blog describes the “loss and damage” fund that was agreed – to help at risk countries, often hardest hit by the climate change impacts of larger polluters, adapt to rising temperatures. Scrolling summary of short news items provides a solid overview of the summit.
$2M to replace Newell Road Bridge
Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) presented a $2 million “big check” to Palo Alto city officials on Saturday, November 19, representing the funds Becker was able to secure in the state budget to help pay for the replacement of the Newell Road Bridge. The project helps mitigate some ongoing risks from climate change and flooding in the city.