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Identifying the Populations Most Vulnerable to 'Extreme Heat Events'

New research published in Applied Geography is a first step toward planning for the resilience of vulnerable populations as the heat rises in urban areas.

August 11, 2017 - Scientific American

Scott Pruitt

Pressure on Trump Administration to Release Climate Report

Scientist are concerned that a congressionally mandated climate assessment, originally authorized under President George H.W. Bush, may not be released by the Trump Administration because it contradicts their rejection of climate science.

August 10, 2017 - The New York Times

Surfing

Friday Funny: An Artist Makes Climate Change 'Look Awesome'

This kind of satire burns.

July 28, 2017 - Clickhole

California Big Sur

California Counties, City Sue Fossil Fuel Industry Over Sea Level Rise

Faced with "mounting costs" due to the impacts of climate change, a collection of coastal communities in California have taken legal action against the fossil fuel industry.

July 23, 2017 - Associated Press via KPCC

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An Interactive Map of the World's Climate in 2100

A new map presents two scenarios: the temperature in 2100 if recent emissions trends continue unabated, and the temperature in 2100 with moderate emissions cuts.

July 21, 2017 - Climate Central

Sea Level

Sea Level Rise Will Displace Communities in Every Corner of the Bay Area

Sea level rise is already flooding communities with such regularity that many residents are deciding to leave. The sea level rise tipping point will expand its reach as the climate changes.

July 15, 2017 - San Francisco Chronicle

Staten Island

New Staten Island Zoning Rules Would Prohibit Most Development in Flood-Prone Areas

An article in Crain's Business New York calls the new zoning rules proposed for neighborhoods in Staten Island a "back to nature" scheme.

July 10, 2017 - Crain's New York Business

Palm Springs

U.S. Conference of Mayors Sets Target for 100 Percent Renewable Energy

The Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors wrapped up in Miami Beach earlier this week, culminating with a display of climate change solidarity.

July 4, 2017 - CleanTechnica

Mendenhall Glacier

Climate Change Having Dramatic Effect on Mountains

The ecology of mountains around the world is changing as summer plants bloom earlier and forests march up hill to newly temperate ground.

July 2, 2017 - Pacific Standard

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Three Questions to Ask Yourself About Climate Action

Looking for ways to make a difference in advocating for climate friendly policies? Start with three simple questions.

July 1, 2017 - TheCityFix

Glen Canyon Dam

Climate Change Is Shrinking the Colorado River

Documenting the effects of climate change on the West's most vital source of water.

June 30, 2017 - The Conversation

Airport

It's Too Hot to Fly in Phoenix Today

A record heatwave and the likelihood for more extreme weather raises alarm in Arizona.

June 20, 2017 - The Arizona Republic

New York Sandy Power Outage

Imagine 2°C Warmer: New York Under Water

Curbed says this climate fiction is "scary as hell."

June 14, 2017 - Arch Daily

FEMA Hurricane Sandy

New York Unveils Design Guidelines for Climate Resiliency

New York is piloting new building design guidelines aimed at improving the city's climate resiliency.

June 11, 2017 - Architectural Record

Flood

New Podcast 'Terrestrial' Makes Climate Change Personal

Terrestrial is all about how the changing environment impacts, and is impacted by, our personal lives.

June 7, 2017 - KCTS

Rockaway Beach

The New Boardwalk at Rockaway Beach Showcases Coastal Resilience

The new boardwalk at Rockaway Beach shows how sea level rise is requiring new design and infrastructure decisions for the resilience of coastal communities.

June 6, 2017 - Climate Central

Carfree Freeway

Mayors and Governors Can Do More on Climate Change Than Just to Denounce Trump

The Paris Agreement gave public officials an opportunity to criticize the President on his climate denial, but these statements ring truer when the officials seek out climate solutions at home as well.

June 5, 2017 - Business Insider

PCH Santa Monica

Op-Ed: Slow Growth Fails the Paris Accords Too

Many local leaders spoke strongly against President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accords, but local land use and transportation policies still sorely lack any consideration of climate impact.

June 5, 2017 - Santa Monica Next

Los Angeles Downtown River

Climate Change Will Be Worse for Big Cities

Blame it on the urban heat island effect.

June 4, 2017 - KPCC

Portland Streetcar Bike

Portland Region's Commitment to 100 Percent Renewables Includes Transportation

The timing of the announcement of deeply ambitious energy goals by the city of Portland and the county of Multnomah was not coincidental.

June 3, 2017 - The Oregonian

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