New National Climate Assessment of impacts, costs and risks starkly contrasts with Trump Administration's fossil fuel agenda

But Who will Protect the People of the United States?

Climate Change Puts U.S. Economy and Lives at Risk, and Costs Are Rising, Federal Agencies Warn    
The National Climate Assessment describes increasing heat, fire and flood damage. It's a stark contrast to Trump's energy policies and climate claims. 
Inside Climate News - 11.23.2018: click here

Unable to Bury Climate Report, Trump & Deniers Launch Assault on the Science

Evidence and warnings in the National Climate Assessment are a high-stakes problem for Trump's fossil fuel-friendly agenda, both in politics and in court. 
Inside Climate News - 11.30.2018: click here

Adapting to a Changing Climate - Strategies for Community Planning

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Adapting to a Changing Climate: 

Strategies for Community Planning

Below are links to slides and a recording of a Climate Smart Communities webinar that provide an introduction to the state of local climate adaptation planning in the United States and ideas for the types of adaptation strategies you can pursue as you work to create a more resilient community.

The information provided comes from research conducted by Dr. Missy Stults looking at how local governments are planning for climate change and what opportunities exist for improving the next generation of climate adaptation plans.  A portion of the presentation draws upon a recently released paper that assesses the quality of local climate adaptation planning and one, soon to be released, that looks at the types of strategies included in local adaptation plans.

In addition, real-world examples of adaptation in practice are provided to help understand the array of activities available to help build local resilience to climate change. 

Adapting to a Changing Climate: Strategies for Community Planning

RECORDING plus SLIDES: Click Here

SLIDES Only (PDF):  Click Here