To Battle Climate Change, a Baltimore Church Turns to Nature

Inside Climate News · By Tierra Stone · last updated April 17, 2026 – 1:03 AM

Rising sea levels and aging infrastructure pose serious flood risks for the coastal city. Efforts by Faith Presbyterian Church and other congregations could help stem the tide.

By Tierra Stone

BALTIMORE—Every drop of rain rushing over pavement is a dilemma, picking up pollution and sweeping it into streams. And in this low-lying city on the water, it doesn’t take much to trigger flooding.

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