Publications
Publications relevant to Resilient Virginia’s mission are being gathered and will be added here.
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Climate Change in the American Mind
The latest survey from George Mason University’s Center for Climate Communication reveals that the number of Americans “very worried” about global warming has reached a record high since first measured in 2008.
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The United Nations Climate Change Conference, the 23rd annual “Conference of Parties” (or COP23) took place in Bonn, Germany, November 6–17, 2017.
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The 2017 National Climate Assessment (NCA) Climate Science Special Report (Volume 1) was released on November 3, 2017. The National Climate Assessment summarizes the impacts of climate change on the United States, now and in the future.Costs of Doing Nothing: Economic Consequences of Not Adapting to Sea Level Rise in the Hampton Roads Region
Recent studies have pointed out the economic costs of rising temperatures, increased sea levels, and extreme weather events — all factors associated with climate change impact in the Southeast United States. Costs of Doing Nothing: Economic Consequences of Not Adapting to Sea Level Rise in the Hampton Roads Region narrows down the data to the Hampton ... Read more...Climate Change in the American Mind: November 2016
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Americans are increasingly sure global warming is happening, according to this national survey conducted after the presidential election (November–December 2016).Hampton Roads Sea Level Rise Preparedness and Resilience Intergovernmental Pilot Project
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“Phase 2 Report: Recommendations, Accomplishments and Lessons Learned” was published in October 2016 by Old Dominion University’s Center for Sea Level Rise.Climate Ready DC: The District of Columbia’s Plan to Adapt to a Changing Climate
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Climate Ready DC is the District of Columbia’s strategy to make the District more resilient to future climate change while helping to ensure that our city continues to grow greener, healthier, and more livable.Resilient Cities, A Grosvenor Research Report
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A 2014 research report developed by Grosvenor quantified the resilience of the world’s most important 50 cities based on two criteria: vulnerability and adaptive capability. The Resilient Cities Report collected independent data and created a scale on which to place each of the 50 cities.Climate Change Indicators in the United States
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This 2016 report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows compelling and clear evidence of long-term changes to our climate and highlights impacts on human health and the environment in the United States and around the world.Climate Change: Cost of Inaction for Maryland’s Economy
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The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) produced a report in November 2015 that expanded upon climate impacts addressed in the American Climate Prospectus. The report includes estimates on climate change’s effects on infrastructure, tourism, ecosystems, agriculture, water resources, and human health.