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NYSERDA - Population Vulnerability to Climate Change in New York State
October 2017
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) identified current and future vulnerability to extreme heat across New York State, focusing on community and individual health risk factors. A heat-vulnerability index was developed, and a heat-health impact assessment was conducted using ClimAID climate projections. The study included an assessment of the adequacy and accessibility of cooling centers, and the public’s awareness of cooling centers and heat warning systems or adaptation resources across New York.
Related Organizations: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Resource Category: Assessments
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Climate Change and Environmental Justice: Considerations for Transportation Decision-making
June 2016
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) produced this overview describing how the impacts of climate change in the transportation sector can disproportionately affect environmental justice (EJ) communities. The report recommends considerations for transportation providers to ensure that climate adaptation measures do not exacerbate these impacts. The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) policy statement on climate change previously specified that USDOT will address inequalities and EJ issues related to climate change and adaptation efforts.
Related Organizations: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Resource Category: Solutions
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California AB 2722: Transformative Climate Communities Program
September 14, 2016
California AB 2722 creates the Transformative Climate Communities Program, and requires the CA Strategic Growth Council to award competitive grants to specified eligible entities for the development of “transformative” climate community plans. Priority is to be given to projects that implement the community plans, improve air and water quality, contribute to the reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases and demonstrate potential climate, economic, workforce, health, and environmental benefits in disadvantaged communities.
Related Organizations: State of California
Resource Category: Law and Governance
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Populations at Risk Tool
Populations at Risk is an online tool that can be used to determine socioeconomic information about populations more likely to experience adverse social, health, or economic outcomes, due to their race, age, gender, poverty status, or other potential risk factors.
Related Organizations: Headwaters Economics
Resource Category: Data and tools
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California AB 1550: Climate Investments for California Communities Act
September 14, 2016
AB 1550 requires a minimum of 25% of proceeds from California’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF, established by SB 535) to be invested in projects located directly within disadvantaged communities, with an additional 20% designated for projects that benefit low income households regardless of where they are located within California.
Related Organizations: State of California
Resource Category: Law and Governance
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Drought and Equity in California
January 9, 2017
Drought and Equity in California is the first statewide analysis of the impacts of the five-year and ongoing drought on California’s most vulnerable communities. Three major impacts of the drought are the focus of the report, including water supply shortages, drought charges and water affordability, and the drought impacts on salmon fisheries. The Pacific Institute finds that water shortages and price increases affected access to safe, affordable water for Californians, with the most severe impacts on several vulnerable populations.
Related Organizations: Pacific Institute, Environmental Justice Coalition for Water
Resource Category: Assessments
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Seattle, Washington Equity and Environment Agenda
April 22, 2016
The City of Seattle, Washington released an Equity and Environment Agenda in 2016 - a plan that lays out policy goals and strategies for addressing race and social justice in environmental programs and ensuring benefits are shared by all residents equally.
Related Organizations: City of Seattle, Washington
Resource Category: Solutions
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Next Generation - New York City Housing Authority Sustainability Agenda
April 22, 2016
This report outlines New York City’s Housing Authority (NYCHA) plan to support safe, clean, and connected communities that reverse the downward spiral of disinvestment. The plan specifically includes climate change as a risk to the community, public health, and public housing - noting that if Hurricane Sandy is predictive, climate will disproportionately impact low-income people and public housing residents.
Related Organizations: New York City Housing Authority, City of New York, New York
Resource Category: Planning
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California Disadvantaged Communities Mapping Tool
June 2016
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has developed a web-based application to assist in evaluating disadvantaged community status throughout the State. This publicly available mapping tool shows disadvantaged communities of California, in funding areas as recognized pursuant to California Proposition 1 and Proposition 84.
Related Organizations: California Department of Water Resources
Resource Category: Data and tools
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King County, Washington Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan
September 13, 2016
The King County, Washington Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan provides the county’s blueprint and shared vision for addressing environmental justice, advancing equity, and fostering resiliency. The Plan was developed through a diverse and inclusive community engagement process including more than 600 county employees and 100 local organizations. The Plan sets a pro-equity agenda for expanding access and addressing the following determinants of equity: child and youth development, economic development and jobs, environment and climate, health and human services, housing, information and technology, the justice system, and transportation and mobility.
Related Organizations: King County, Washington
Resource Category: Planning
