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Linda Poon
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Staff Writer, Bloomberg CityLab
Washington
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By Linda Poon Verified| Bloomberg Green Daily Verified Also today: LA County floats spending cuts after wildfires, and US economy set to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away. In Hong Kong, a startup promises to simulate and predict potential flooding for every street in the city in under three minutes with the help of artificial intelligence. The firm, Stellerus, is one of many around the globe looking to capitalize on the need for hyperlocal forecasting as climate change makes extreme weather events more dangerous and less predictable.
By Linda Poon Verified, Rthvika Suvarna Verified| Bloomberg Green Daily Verified Also today: Behold the bacon, egg and cheese index, and why some homeowners choose heat batteries over heat pumps. Brampton, Ontario, is a lot like many low-density suburbs across North America, with wide roads, strip malls and neighborhoods full of single-family homes — features that often make public transit less appealing to residents. Yet this Toronto-area city of about 700,000 boasts roughly 226,500 bus riders on an average weekday.
By Linda Poon Verified| Bloomberg Green Daily Verified Also today: LA County floats spending cuts after wildfires, and US economy set to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away. In Hong Kong, a startup promises to simulate and predict potential flooding for every street in the city in under three minutes with the help of artificial intelligence. The firm, Stellerus, is one of many around the globe looking to capitalize on the need for hyperlocal forecasting as climate change makes extreme weather events more dangerous and less predictable.
Company Info
Bloomberg CityLab
Bloomberg Philanthropies is a philanthropic organization founded by Michael R. Bloomberg, the former Mayor of New York City. Based in New York City, the organization focuses on creating impactful change in five key areas: public health, the environment, education, government innovation, and the arts. Its mission is to improve lives by addressing complex challenges that often lack sufficient funding and attention. The organization employs a strategic approach that includes identifying unmet needs, partnering with strong organizations, and utilizing data-driven decision-making. Bloomberg Philanthropies collaborates with city leaders and various partners to develop innovative solutions and support initiatives through funding, grants, and program resources. Michael R. Bloomberg has committed to donating the majority of his wealth to these philanthropic efforts, significantly contributing to various initiatives each year.
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Founded: 2007