{
  "id": 389991,
  "title": "New York's Bluebelt wetlands saved $80 million in infrastructure costs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/new-yorks-bluebelt-wetlands-saved-80-million-in-infrastructure-costs",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-09T15:14:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-the-1990s-new-york-chose-wetlands-over-conventional-storm-sewers-on-staten-island-the-bluebelt-strategy-saved-taxpayers-80-million-in-infrastructure-costs/articleshow/133069096.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In an innovative move, New York City has turned to its natural wetlands for stormwater management, resulting in significant cost savings. The Bluebelt initiative has replaced expensive underground drainage systems with revitalized waterways, integrating both green and grey infrastructure to manage runoff efficiently. This strategic framework not only safeguards and extends essential wetland areas…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}