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Flexible New Historic Preservation Policies Support Housing and Climate Solutions Four federal policy statements guide planners seeking more modern approaches to housing, climate change, burial grounds, and Indigenous Knowledge. https://lnkd.in/e7b_GmqA
Scientists and policymakers agree that the Bay Area needs 100,000 acres of tidal marsh to remain a healthy environment and properly prepare for sea level rise. For adequate wetland restoration and shoreline protection strategies, it will take around $110 billion in funding. Current funds are not enough to meet the restoration needs of the region, especially since the proposed state budget for this year slashes $450 million in sea level rise adaptation funding. The state needs a climate bond. Currently, legislators are working to pass a bond to raise billions for climate resilience in the state that could potentially show up on the 2024 ballot. To learn more about the current stages of the climate bond and who we support this upcoming year, check out our blog. https://lnkd.in/gfgDgTRP
Dive into the world of floating residences in this issue of Zoning Practice! Amphibious homes have the potential to enhance coastal resilience in the face of climate change. Discover smart zoning strategies for a climate-resilient future: https://bit.ly/3w9aYw0
Mayors highlight cities’ central role in leading climate actions such as building renovations and developing sustainable transport. However, when it comes to being able to fund climate action and other priorities, mayors state that they are not receiving enough support from the EU or their national governments. Read more about the priorities and insights from European mayors in our #EurocitiesPulse mayors survey 2024 → https://lnkd.in/e7vtaPWT
🌍 Climate action starts at the urban level! Explore the insightful article "City Climate Investments: A Year of U.S. Urban Climate Action" to learn how cities are taking the lead in combatting climate change. Discover the innovative strategies and investments shaping a sustainable future for our communities. #ClimateAction #UrbanSustainability https://ow.ly/cU1l50PEVsa
From city staff to mayor, hear from those who've stepped into the roles necessary to power local climate policy. Wondering why ambitious local policies are hard to pass? Join our upcoming webinar to uncover a hidden barrier to green transitions. RSVP: bit.ly/cce-cities-climate
Check out the Maryland Municipal League's latest issue of their digital magazine The Local, to see an article written by ESLC's Owen Bailey on page 22! The entire issue focuses on sustainability and smart growth-related news and Owen's article discusses climate resilience models for comprehensive plans. These models help local governments to consider how things like flooding and sea-level rise might affect comprehensive plan elements like land use, housing, and transportation. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/aMFU50Q7EK8
#BlueCarbon ecosystems such as seagrass beds, mangrove forests and tidal marshes are important allies in tackling the climate crisis through capturing and storing atmospheric carbon. The Ocean Panel’s Blue Carbon Handbook breaks down how blue carbon action can help us meet our climate goals while providing coastal communities with benefits such as economic productivity boosts and coastal protection. Read the Blue Carbon Handbook 👉 https://bit.ly/3CSk8gk
Natural climate solutions can help harness the power of nature to solve climate and environmental challenges. As a recent US Nature4Climate poll shows, these solutions have support from 92% of voters, indicating broad bipartisan appeal. Recent and upcoming federal legislation, like the Inflation Reduction Act and the Farm Bill, presents an opportunity for the implementation of natural climate solutions on a larger and more impactful scale. Learn more in EESI's recent article by Zoe Antonoff and Molly Brind'Amour: https://lnkd.in/efxHAfJF #Nature #NaturePositive #NaturalClimateSolutions #ClimateAction #Bipartisan
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Thrilled to join today’s The Washington Post Climate Summit. We must cut through the clutter to elevate the #climatecrisis with an urgency that matches the science, and events like this led by respected media outlets can play a huge role. Great to hear from John Podesta, Gov. Wes Moore & others about America’s huge progress on climate solutions, including our massive, world-leading investments in every aspect of delivering #Forests4Climate. Special thanks to Governor Moore for lifting up Maryland's leadership to plant #TreeEquity 🌳 in cities as a central piece of the State's climate action and climate justice efforts. We urgently need the climate-safe cooling and clean air from trees in every neighborhood. American Forests 1t.org US Chapter Forest-Climate Working Group #ClimateChange #ActOnClimate #ClimateAction #ClimateSolutions
