Climate change is no longer just a problem for future generations – it is here now, with storms, wildfires, droughts and extreme temperatures becoming more prevalent in our cities, towns…
Across the globe, climate change is wreaking havoc on the earth’s ecological and social systems. Cities in the U.S are no exception, and over the last several years, the number…
Exchanging local and international perspectives at COP28 is vital for meeting global climate goals Seventy-five percent of global greenhouse gas emissions come from cities, towns and villages. Mayors and local…
One of the many things the last few years has taught us is that climate change is no longer just a problem for future generations. It is here now and is…
The message is clear – without transformational, rapid, and collaborative change from across the world, all of us will be subject to the most extreme impacts from climate change. In my…
In May 2023, California’s largest home insurer State Farm announced that it would pause issuing policies in the state due to growing wildfire risk. Allstate followed shortly after. Next came…
Cities, counties, and states across the United States have brought at least a dozen lawsuits against major oil and gas companies claiming they knew for decades their products caused climate…
In B.P. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-1 on a procedural issue that a federal court of appeals may review any grounds the district court…
By The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Climate Change Impacts Extreme heat and the combination of high heat and humidity pose serious risks to human health. Heat-related fatalities far exceeded…
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Teal Harrison is a Climate Resilience Specialist with Adaptation International who is specialized in coastal science, flood resilience and community engagement.