A disaster, such as befell Joplin, Missouri, can bring devastation. But it can also bring opportunity, as this report on Greenburg, Kansas, which was destroyed by a tornado in 2007, shows. Greenburg has largely rebuilt — sustainably. Several buildings are LEED certified. The new school has natural light and geothermal heat, and a wind generator that saves $150,000 a year on energy costs. GR

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How Climate Change Affected My Home Town of Nepal By City Tech Blogger Sakuna Rai
Everyone carries memories and feelings towards their hometown or country, whether good or bad. Sometimes, these memories are associated with a sense of nostalgia, reflecting back on our past happy days. I was born and raised in Morang, Nepal, at the foot of the Himalayas. I still remember