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July 2025

The North Rim Grand Canyon: What It Reveals about Fire, Drought, and Resilience
Beyond the Flames: The Dragon Bravo Fire and the Search for Resilience
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Alan Booker
How Singapore Turned Geography Into Power
From Swamp to Economic Powerhouse: Lee Kuan Yew’s Blueprint for Every Coastal City
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Alan Booker
How Africa's Great Green Wall is Fighting Desertification - A Blueprint for Global Resilience
What Africa's Green Wall Can Teach us About Reversing Land Degradation and Drought
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Alan Booker
Which part of Florida has the best climate year-round?
Which Florida city has the best climate year-round? Compare 10 cities using real NOAA data on heat, rain, dew points, and comfort to find out.
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Alan Booker
Why Do We Still Build in the Floodplain?
Why do we keep building in floodplains? Explore outdated maps, weak policies, and real-world risks—and how smarter planning can save lives.
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Alan Booker
Flooding Can Happen Anywhere: How to Stay Aware, Stay Safe, and Stay Ready
Flooding can happen anywhere—often without warning. Learn how to read FEMA maps, spot hidden risks, and take action to protect your home and community.
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Alan Booker
Las Vegas and the Southwest’s Water Reckoning: Scarcity, Strategy, and Resilience
Las Vegas faces water and energy limits, but smart planning, native landscapes, and interstate cooperation offer a path to resilience in the Southwest.
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Alan Booker
Why Florida’s Wealth is Written in Water
Florida’s economy runs on water. Learn what inland ports, Singapore’s strategy, and climate resilience can teach us about building smarter, stronger…
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Alan Booker
Ukraine’s War Through a Geographic Lens: Rivers, Steppes, and Strategic Depth
Explore how Ukraine’s rivers, terrain, and ports have shaped the war with Russia from 2022 to 2025—and why geography still defines the path forward.
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Alan Booker
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