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How can we make a case for positive #adaptation actions which protect the people and assets in our communities? One approach is to present the potential financial costs caused by #climatechange and #extremeweather. The costs of not taking action to adapt to our changed and changing climate here in the #Prairies. Our latest report prepared by All One Sky Foundation presents these projected costs in the Prairie provinces across five climate-sensitive sectors. Use the findings to make a case for building resiliency in your community! 💪 ✨ Report highlights https://bit.ly/3LtbklE 📙 Full report https://bit.ly/48iSXK2

"Thousands of #wind and #solar projects are underway or on the boards, and these could cut carbon pollution from power plants 80 percent or so by 2030, boosted by the #cleanenergy and #climate #incentives in the #InflationReductionAct. There’s an emerging hitch, though, that must be addressed. Local opposition in parts of the country is slowing or halting wind and solar farms, or the power line extensions and upgrades they require. The answer—as we point out in this new NRDC report—isn’t to try to steamroll communities or dim #localvoices, as some in #Congress would do. The better approach is to enhance #communityengagement and bring local interests to the table early in the planning process to make sure their voices are heard. That’s how to build projects where they belong—and not where they don’t. It’s the way to identify potential #conflicts up-front and address them in the project’s design. And it can empower local advocates to press clean energy developers to provide greater benefits to the communities that host the projects." #landuse #landuseplanning #infrastructure

Working together between business and conservation media personalities is just what we need.

Annually, Cooperative Energy releases informative business climate flyers covering the 55 counties and 4 Metropolitan Statistical Areas that we serve. Explore data on population, workforce, cost of living, and more here: https://lnkd.in/eBau9nZQ

The U.S. needs to build out clean energy infrastructure—and figuring out where and how to do so is complicated. We can’t find the answer by dimming voices and steamrolling communities. Instead, we must work to bring local groups into the process and ensure they receive the health and economic benefits that these projects bring. A new NRDC report lays out pathways for permitting reform that put people and our climate first.

The director of the Natural Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) Green Finance Center, Sarah Dougherty shares that climate change has created a future that’s different from the past, and communities of color face even more challenges because their neighborhoods are more flood-prone. During the conversation, leaders discussed how climate change has exacerbated structural and environmental racism, made affordable housing even less accessible, and increased energy costs. Read more about how the organization is working to address climate challenges through green financing and prioritizing communities that need it the most. https://ow.ly/6mPa50PwIMS #climatechange #structuralracism #enviornmentalracism #BIPOC #communitiesofcolor #affordablehousing #energycosts

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent LinkedIn poll on the critical components of robust climate risk assessments. Your engagement reflects a shared commitment to addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Local-Level Assessments (17%): Precision meets preparedness. Local-level assessments are the compass, guiding us through the intricacies of each community. While they may have claimed 17%, their impact is immeasurable in tailoring strategies to the unique vulnerabilities of specific regions. Community Involvement (83%): Community involvement fosters ownership, diverse perspectives, and a shared commitment to resilience. With 83%, it's clear: when communities lead, change follows. Financial Support: Though not the poll topper, financial support is one of the fuels that power assessments into action. It ensures plans materialize, translating strategies into impactful initiatives. Let's celebrate the synergy of these elements and continue championing comprehensive climate risk assessments that reflect the diversity of our world. The Tax Prism Magazine #climateaction #communityengagement #climateresilience

Every year I'm so impressed with the level of knowledge and insights shared during the American Planning Association's National Planning Conference (and I'm glad there's an online version!). This year, planners are zoning in (get it?) on hard-hitting issues facing communities everywhere: housing, transportation, changing land use trends, climate change, equity. I can't wait to read more about what's here, what's coming, and how to prepare for the future of our profession in the 2024 Trend Report. Climate change resilience, domestic policy, and technology are on my list- what about you? #NPC24 #climateresilience https://lnkd.in/eXrEyaTa

Register today for this webinar by Liz Cornelius Timothy Farewell and John Harvey CEng on climate models in action discussing Anglian Water Services Forward-Looking Approach. https://lnkd.in/eBc3xctM #theIAM #assetmanagement #webinar #climatechange

Calling all local businesses! Let's help Choose DuPage create a more business-friendly climate. Take this quick survey, and let them know what it's like to do business in DuPage and how they can help you succeed. ➡ https://bit.ly/3uGo9UI